Google Pixel Buds A-Series - Wireless Earbuds - Headphones with Bluetooth - Compatible with Android - Dark Olive

I was kind of skeptical at first when I decided to buy these - there were other earbuds I was considering at the time at around the same price range, and I had a pair of $20 buds at home that were still somewhat working. But, I decided to take a shot and honestly, I'm really surprised with how well these work. Bluetooth communication between the buds and my Pixel 6 have been amazing outside of one weird incident towards the beginning where music was choppy, but a quick restart on my phone fixed that. I've left my phone in my office a few times, and I can get a pretty good distance before noticing dropouts too, so it's nice not to always need the phone on my hip for these to work. Though, these do not support multipoint - afraid if you want to connect to multiple devices at the same time with a Pixel bud, you'll need to step up to the Pixel Buds Pro. Audio quality has been really good as well. I'm no audiophile by any means, but I do listen to a lot of EDM/Techno/Jazz and nothing really sounds muted. There is a setting to do Bass Boost within the Bluetooth settings that silently get installed when pairing the Buds for the first time to your phone, but I've yet to experiment with it. ANC isn't a feature on here, but just the fit of the earbuds do isolate the music to some degree from the world around. And the fit was surprisingly comfortable - the extra wing of support keeps the buds in place well that I rarely have to adjust them. Lastly, I was kind of worried about the battery before purchasing. I'd prefer something that would last my whole work day, and surprisingly, these do! Mind you, I typically only have a single bud in while I'm working because a lot of people walk into my office, but I'll swap buds around lunch time when it starts to get low on battery. They charge quickly - I'd say I could pull out my bud in about 20 minutes to it being mostly, if not fully charged. From this, I'd say I get about a week's worth of battery charge with the case. My only major complaint is that I hate that there's no tactile buttons on the buds themselves. You have to tap the G on your earbuds to bring up the Assistant, stop/play music, etc. but sometimes I'll be tapping all around the bud just trying to find that sweet spot because touch detection can be a little iffy. But, compared to my previous earbud set, this is a significant upgrade.

im honestly really impressed with these things. ive bought a lot of wireless ear buds over the years and have really failed to find a pair that 1. stay in my ears and 2. sound great relative to the price. even airpods and airpod pros were a disappointment to me when i used apple. these are the best everyday wireless earbuds ive ever used. the biggest pro is the fin that helps keep them in your ears. i dont why, but so many audio companies just stopped designing fins into their earbuds and its nice to see that google actually cares if these things stay in your ears or not. the fin design is great and functional and they dont move at all in my ears for long periods. i also havent had any connection issues with these over the past few weeks. they never take long to pair, randomly disconnect and reconnect, or randomly pair while their in the case. these just work like they should and its nice to experience. they also sound great for what you pay for them. im not an audiophile but the sound on these have really impressed me. I have a pair of sony wf-1000xm4s that i use at work and those sound truly incredible with the anc on and while these dont have anc i would say they do sound impressive when turned up louder and the eq is perfect for the music i listen to. the case is also great and i love the shape. and the battery is great also. ive only had to change them once since i got them a few weeks ago. i love these things as an everyday carry. they look great, sound great, and work great. if you use android you should really look into these.

After many different pairs of Bluetooth headphones from Jaybirds, to V Modas, to JBL I finally made the switch to the true wireless with these headphones. Sound is great for a vast majority of users (but not quite audiophile level) and these have great features. The auto pause when you take them of your ear, google assistant and touch buttons, automatic volume control based on ambient noise are all thoroughly enjoyable and helpful. Definitely make sure you download the app to get the most out of them. I do use them for music, videos, voice, and video calls and have great results with Windows, Mac, and Android. Battery life isn't the most stellar and I do run out of juice when using continuously for 3 to 4 hours between music and calls. But at this point I normally find that my ears need a break anyway and the buds charge rapidly in the case so they have enough juice to keep going by the time I'm ready to throw them in again. I also paired the sage color buds with the leather case from Nomad, and the pairing makes this product look and feel like a luxury product. I can't say how happy I am to have such a large company trending towards making modern tech more affordable. Google really exceeded expectations for me at this price point, and if you wait until they're on sale it feels like an absolute steal.

I ordered these for my Pixel 6 Pro because I needed bluetooth headphones quickly, otherwise I would have waited for the new Pro buds that came out a short while after I ordered these. Overall, I like these but I have a few issues. One, all three ear fitting sizes don't work great with the shape of my ear canal, I guess, because they are pushed out and I am constantly pushing them back in. They have almost fallen in the trash, down the sink and in the litter box when I have leaned/bent over. I am not using these buds during physical activity such as running or working out, this is just in the kitchen while cooking or doing household chores. This is inconvenient and aggravating. If I did some research, I am sure I could find other shapes in ear fittings to remedy this issue, and this issue does not reflect on the quality of the headphones themselves. Two, the battery life. For music and talking on the phone, I find the battery life to be as much as one should expect but not as much I would want. I hope the Pro buds have longer battery duration. I use my ear buds everyday, for as little as an hour/2 hours for talking on the phone, or as long for music. I understand not everyone will need to be on the phone as long as I do, but if you were looking for these for working from home or instead of a headset at work, they aren't advisable for that. Three, the noise filter/cancelation. When using in the car, I have had complaints of the road/wind/traffic being louder than my voice to the person am talking to. Also, I have had complaints that noises like doing dishes/opening a bag to add to the trash can is extremely loud to the person on the other end. For noise cancelation, I think it does decent enough but I think the feature the Pro has called Transparency mode where you can fade in/out of cancelation would be more useful. These are comfortable in your ear when they aren't popping out, the sound quality of the music and the voice of the other person on a phone call is great. The voice assistant I haven't used much but it's been very responsive when I have used it. I can't call my husband via voice because he is saved as 'hubby' in my contacts, and when I ask Google to call Hubby, she says, ok what's your husband's name? then can't find him in my phone. Oh well. All in all these headphones are worth getting over off-brands, but I would save for the Pros if I was honest.

Venturing into the realm of the Google Pixel Buds, I embarked on a journey of exploration that spanned across platforms, including iPhone and Windows computer usage. This review aims to offer a comprehensive perspective on the capabilities of these wireless earbuds, in comparison to other popular options. To be honest I tried them out because they were on supersale during Prime Day. So why not! The Pixel Buds shine brightly in several aspects. Their design, minimalistic and comfortable, ensures a snug fit suitable for both workouts and daily activities. The sound quality, characterized by crisp audio and punchy bass, impressed me across a variety of musical genres. Google's adaptive sound feature, dynamically adjusting volume based on surroundings, further enhanced the listening experience. As an iPhone user I love Airpods but they are pretty pricey. Speaking of alternatives, let's talk about the AirPods. The Pixel Buds stack up well in terms of sound quality and the real-time translation feature, giving them a distinct edge. I have found the battery to be pretty good and have not had to recharge nearly as often as my Airpod Pros. Considering the AirPods, while they integrate seamlessly with Apple devices, the Pixel Buds' compatibility with different platforms is a plus. Additionally, the Pixel Buds' noise canceling and translation capabilities broaden their appeal beyond audio quality alone. To sum it up, the Google Pixel Buds offer a solid package. Their design, audio quality, and innovative features position them as strong contenders in the wireless earbud market. Though a few minor drawbacks exist, they deliver an enjoyable audio journey. Whether you lean towards the Google ecosystem or seek versatile wireless earbuds with modern touches, the Pixel Buds are well worth your consideration. So I say, if they are on SUPERSALE give them a spin!

Ok, so I really only bought these because I was curious about the difference between the $10-20 earbuds I was used to using (with no real functional complaints) versus a more expensive, near-premium experience. I had also just bought a Pixel phone, so I figured, what the heck, let's get the ecosystem since I'd never fully done that before (I also bought the Pixel watch). And honestly, while they're fine and the audio is great and the easy connection to a Google phone is convenient, I'm not sure it's $60-80 better than the cheap stuff we buy and replace all the time. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's nice to have Google assistant on call, handsfree, especially after I've gotten so used to using it at home that I sometimes call out to Google in public places only to catch myself mid ”Hey Goo-." But honestly, most earbuds at least allow you to press and call Google or Alexa, so again, my quibble isn't we with the buds being good. They are. But if you're a practical spender like me and also have a tight budget (or just don't want to spend more than you have to), I'd put it like this: these earbuds are more than worth the money if calling Google assistant anywhere, at anytime with just a whisper is super important to you. Otherwise, save a few bucks and get something in the $40-60 range and you'll still get 95% of what comes with these. But if you have the money to spend and don't care too much, yeah, these are fine. They fit fine, they last for a decent amount of time, and the charging case feels premium. But I was a bit underwhelmed after using em for a bit because I guess I expected something that would fundamentally raise my expectations for earbuds moving forward and I don't think these did that. I'll probably still switch between these and my $10 buds from time to time, probably keeping these in the car since the house wired with Google inside.

I'll be honest, I loose technology....often. As a result I never bought expensive earbuds. I would always buy the $30 and under option because inevitably I was going to misplace them and could not stomach the idea of loosing a $100 item within a few weeks of purchase. However after 3 years of COVID required zoom calls my coworkers chipped in and bought me the Google pixel buds. There was an immediate difference for me in regards to what I could hear and the experience for anyone talking to me on the other side. Here are the highlights 1. The noise cancellation works well. In the past people would complain they can't hear me clearly because of all the background noise. As if I were at a construction site when I simply was opening a bag of chips! 2. Sound quality is perfect. Can't tell you how many times with other earbuds I would be told can you get closer to the phone, or that I sounded far away, or was I underwater etc etc. But with these it's Crystal clear no issues at all. 3. Battery lasts long enough. I find that these last most of my work day. I tend to average about five hours of meetings a day and in that capacity they last. 4. Charge speed is quick. When I do need to charge these for from 0-100% in like 20mins. To be fair I don't think I have ever let them get to 0. Overall I don't find myself charging them often and the charging case really does do a good job of charging the actual buds quickly if I do run into a problem. 5. Ear buds do slip out. I have found an occasion that a slight tap will accidentally send the earbuds falling out of my ear. I've changed the size of the ear cushion but doesn't really seem to lock in well like other earbuds I have tried. So that is one point off for them but nothing insurmountable that would detract from the overall score. Overall for the price I think these are great. So much so that I did in fact lose the ones my coworker bought me within about 6 weeks and ended up buying my own pair thankfully they were on sale. We'll see how long these last before I lose them!

I've had my Pixel Buds A series for a couple months shy of a year. I've really enjoyed them and use them every day when I'm cooking breakfast. They might get up to 1 hour a day use from me. The sound quality is very good, they are comfortable in the ears, and I like how well they work with my Pixel phone. I like the appearance, charging case and fit/finish of these more than AirPods. Recently the left earbud lost at least 50% of its volume, and is fading more every day. It's the same thing that happens with cheaper wired earbuds after a few months... volume loss, then eventually it stops working all together. So I was disappointed that the same thing seems to be happening with these Pixel buds, which are not cheap earbuds. I take care of my earbuds and keep them clean and free of debris, so that's not the issue. Apparently these aren't built to last. I had expected these to last as long as AirPods, but that's not been my experience. One other issue I've had with them is that often when you place them back in the charging case, they don't charge. Next time you go to put them on, they don't work because they will completely discharge on their own. Apparently there's an issue with the earbud's charging pin making contact with the one in the charging case -- it doesn't always make contact. Thankfully, the case's LED blinks to let you know when it's detected the earbud and is charging it, but you just have to make sure you watch it. It often takes me a few tries before I can get it to work. This has been an issue as long as I've had these. It's only a minor annoyance and I suspect it's a minor design flaw that they'll eventually remedy in manufacturing.