Google Pixel Buds A-Series
A stabilizer arc and three eartip sizes create a secure, gentle seal, delivering rich audio with up to 5 hours of earbud battery life and a total 24-hour case. One-tap pairing with Android and hands-free Google Assistant provide seamless daily usability in a lightweight 54g build. Best for Android owners who need a durable, voice-controlled earbud for workouts and casual listening, not for noisy commutes.
form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 5
case battery hours 24
water resistance Water-Resistant
46 Overall Score
Price $72
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong comfort (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong build (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong battery (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | three eartip sizes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Impedance | 1 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 5 |
| Fast Charging | Not stated |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 24 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JBL Live Beam 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 54 | 36 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP57 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel Buds A-Series | 28.8 | 64.5 | 69.2 | 26.6 | 67.2 | 71.3 | 54.5 | 86.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 86.9 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 96.6 | 79.3 | 98.7 | 89 | 74.6 | 93.2 | 97.6 | 99.2 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 78.5 | 95.7 | 74.6 | 93.2 | 98.6 | 50.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 99.2 | 86.9 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 78.6 | 89.3 | 93.2 | 96 | 86.9 |
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