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I compared the new $130 Pixel Buds to Apple, Sony and Bose - here's how Google wins


The Pixel Buds 2a arrive with solid upgrades, but they're diving into a crowded midrange market - here's how their specs compare to the competition.

The Pixel Buds 2a aren't the cheapest earbuds on the market, but they make meaningful strides over their similarly priced competitors. Compared to their predecessor, the Pixel Buds 2a promise up to five more hours of continuous listening time, depending on whether active noise cancellation (ANC) is enabled. Google's chip was designed with AI-powered noise processing in mind, aiming to make the Pixel Buds a tiny yet mighty pair of earbuds.

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