Google Pixel Buds Pro Review: Just Get These!
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The Google Pixel Buds Pro are presented as a substantial stride over the previous Pixel Buds, delivering active noise cancellation, a larger battery, and a more premium feel while maintaining a compact case. Marques highlights the new design, noting the absence of wing tips and a slightly larger bud with a colored cap, which balances comfort and secure wear without sticking out dramatically. The case remains compact and practical, with IPX2 splash resistance, USB-C charging, and wireless charging, fitting comfortably in a coin pocket. On the sound front, he praises the 11-millimeter drivers for delivering crisp, clear audio with strong bass, especially in hip hop, while pointing out some genres may benefit from an EQ that is not currently built into the buds or Pixel phones. He mentions a firmware update that added a volume-based EQ option, but stresses that a full five-band EQ is planned for later in the year, which could address the bass emphasis and allow more flexible sound shaping. In terms of features, Pixel Buds Pro excel with multi-device pairing, Google Assistant access, ear tip seal detection, and adaptive touch controls, though he notes volume swipe can be inconsistent due to the small surface area. Transparency Mode is included but rated as average compared with leaders like AirPods, and while not perfect, it remains usable. Battery life is a strong selling point, offering seven hours with ANC on and eleven hours with ANC off, contributing to an overall value proposition at the 199 price point, especially given ongoing sales. The review closes with a strong endorsement to pick them up for everyday use, while acknowledging that other brands offer niche strengths such as equalized sound or wing-tip stability for workouts, and that updates and ecosystem integration are likely to improve further over time, keeping the Pixel Buds Pro in strong consideration for Android and Google-centric setups.
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Questions answered
- Do Pixel Buds Pro have built in an equalizer, and will there be an EQ update?
- As of the video, Pixel Buds Pro do not have a built in EQ, but Google has announced a full five band EQ is coming later this year through firmware updates.
- How is the battery life with ANC on and off, and is the case portable?
- The Pixel Buds Pro offer seven hours of listening time with active noise cancellation on and eleven hours with ANC off, and the case is compact enough to fit in a coin pocket with optional wireless charging.