Google has unveiled the Pixel Buds Pro 2 alongside the Pixel 9 series smartphones.
The updated earbuds are 24% lighter and 27% smaller compared to the earlier version. Designed using 45 million ear scans and real-life wear tests, they feature a twist-to-adjust stabilizer and come with four eartip sizes for a secure and personalized fit.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 feature 11 mm drivers for deep bass and a high-frequency chamber for smooth treble. They offer spatial audio with head tracking for immersion and are powered by Google’s Tensor A1 chip, which enhances audio performance and noise cancellation.
The Tensor A1 processes audio with ultra-low latency and adapts to your environment up to 3 million times per second, providing Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that is twice as effective as the previous generation, with Silent Seal 2.0 for enhanced noise reduction.
These buds offer up to 8 hours of use with ANC enabled and 30 hours with the charging case. A 15-minute charge provides an additional three hours of battery life. They support USB-C and Qi-certified wireless charging, with connectivity options including Bluetooth v5.4, LE Audio, and Super Wideband.
The earbuds are IP54 rated for sweat and water resistance, while the case is IPX4 rated. The Gemini AI assistant enables hands-free operation for directions, reminders, and music recommendations, with Gemini Live supporting extended conversations even when the phone is locked.
Additional features include:
- A new Find My Device Network with a ringing speaker in the case for locating misplaced earbuds.
- Clear Calling for improved phone call clarity in noisy environments.
Transparency mode and active in-ear pressure relief. - Voice accelerometers, wind-blocking mesh covers, three microphones, capacitive touch sensors, and IR proximity sensors for automatic play/pause.
- Motion-detecting accelerometers and gyroscopes in the earbuds, and a Hall Effect sensor in the case.
- Conversation Detection, which automatically disables noise cancellation during conversations.
- A 5-band EQ in the Pixel Buds app for sound customization.
Quick Specifications: Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
- Lightweight design with twist-to-adjust stabilizer
- Custom 11 mm dynamic driver
- Spatial audio with head tracking
- Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0
- Transparency mode, active in-ear pressure relief, Conversation Detection
- Tensor A1 Processor
- Bluetooth 5.4, LE Audio, Super Wideband
- Clear Calling, voice accelerometer, wind-blocking mesh covers, three microphones
- Hands-free assistance with Gemini
- Capacitive touch controls, in-ear detection, motion detection, gyroscope, Hall effect sensor
- Battery life: Up to 12 hours (ANC off), 8 hours (ANC on); up to 48 hours total with case (ANC off), 30 hours with case (ANC on)
- 5-minute charge provides up to 1.5 hours of listening (ANC off)
- Charging: USB-C and Qi-certified wireless
- Ringtone speaker for Find My Device
- Pixel Buds app with 5-band EQ
- Colors: Porcelain, Hazel, Wintergreen, Peony
Pricing and availability
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are available for pre-order in the U.S. for USD 229 (Rs. 19,215 approx.) and will be priced at Rs. 22,900 in India, with a release date of September 26, and come in Porcelain, Hazel, Wintergreen, and Peony.