In the hardware space, Google is a brand that loves to load its devices with the coolest software features to create an impressive experience. Most Pixel users are already familiar with this. However, the company is also known to struggle when it comes to pairing up the software experience with hardware shrewdness. We have recently seen this with the Pixel 10 smartphones and then with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. These are the devices that promise a lot and almost win you over, but something always holds them back.
The Google Pixel Buds 2a are tricky to sum up because my impressions kept shifting the longer I used them. The software experience and design are excellent, echoing the Buds Pro 2, but compromises in features, battery life, and a sound profile that may feel light on bass for many Indian listeners hold them back. Still, if you want premium-looking, hassle-free earphones with balanced sound, especially as a Pixel user or someone with smaller ears, they offer much of the Buds Pro 2’s appeal at a lower price.
| Brand | |
| Model | Pixel Buds 2a True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones |
| Price in India | ₹12,999 |
| Release date | 20th August 2025 |
| Type | Earphones |
| Headphone Type | In-Ear |
| Connectivity | True Wireless Stereo (TWS) |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 11 |
| Water Resistant | IP54 |
| Weight (g) | 4.70 |
| Weight With Case (g) | 47.6 |
| Active Noice Cancellation | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Charging Port | USB Type-C |
| Battery Life (Hrs) Earpieces Only | 10 |
| Battery Life (Hrs) With Case Total | 27 |
Google Pixel Buds 2a True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones