Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Exact average 81.2 · 7 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 81
Image: Google8 professional reviewers tested the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and battery life. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by WIRED, Tom's Guide, The Verge and 5 more
The catch: The fit can be loose, and the Gemini features feel unfinished.
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What 8 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90WIRED
The reviewer calls them among the best premium earbuds for Android, praising fit, noise blocking and calls, and considers the higher price justified.
Read WIRED review - 90Tom's Guide
Described as the most complete Android earbuds so far, with solid sound, noise cancelling and battery, held back slightly by a loose fit and poor spatial audio.
Read Tom's Guide review - 90The Verge
A strong generational step up with a lighter, more comfortable build, better noise control and long battery life, making them an easy pick for Pixel owners despite an unfinished Gemini experience.
Read The Verge review - 80Android Central
An early hands-on that finds a big improvement over the first model, with great comfort, strong sound and appealing Gemini features, recommended especially for the Pixel ecosystem.
Read Android Central review - 80Digital Trends
Excellent small earbuds with standout noise cancelling and sound, and an obvious choice for Pixel users, with only minor gripes about spatial audio and call clarity.
Read Digital Trends review - 77TechGearLab
Lab-style testing finds balanced sound, a comfortable secure fit and above-average battery, making them a go-to for Android users, though not cheap and with limits for iPhone owners.
Read TechGearLab review - 60TechRadar
The reviewer finds the earbuds cute and comfortable for Google-phone users, but sees them as outclassed on sound and value by Samsung's rival buds at a similar cost.
Read TechRadar review - 83est.NBC Select
Chosen as the best earbuds for Android users: light, secure for workouts and long-lasting.
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Common questions
Is the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 8 recommend it. The fit can be loose, and the Gemini features feel unfinished.
Do critics agree about the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2?
Critics split: scores range from 60 (TechRadar) to 90 (WIRED), a spread of 30 points across 8 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2?
Price (4 of 8 reviews), Fit and comfort (2 of 8 reviews), Controls and app (2 of 8 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2?
The Sony WF-C710N (critic score 94), top pick, narrowly.