Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review

Pixel Buds Pro 2 are Google's best earbuds and the first with a Tensor chip inside. Google says the Tensor A1 powers twice the Active Noise Cancellation of the previous model, through what it calls Silent Seal 2.0, and Adaptive Audio lowers loud surroundings without shutting them out completely. Battery is a strong point: the specs page lists up to 8 hours with noise cancelling on and up to 30 hours with the case, which is more than Bose and Samsung document. The earbuds are rated IP54 and the case IPX4, the case charges on Qi pads, and a twist-to-adjust stabilizer helps them stay put. Gemini Live works hands-free, and you can ask it to change audio settings. The list price is $229, and the Google Store was selling them for $169 when we checked, which makes them the best value among the stronger noise cancelling pairs. iPhone owners will miss most of the smart features.

Who it is for

Android and Pixel owners who want strong noise cancelling and long battery for less than the flagships.

Price

$229 list price; $169 on sale at the Google Store when checked.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 $169 $229
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0, which Google says cancels twice the noise
• Google Tensor A1 chip in each earbud
• Up to 8 hours with ANC on, up to 30 hours with the charging case
• Hands-free Gemini Live and Adaptive Audio
• IP54 earbuds, IPX4 case and Qi-certified wireless charging

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Long ANC-on battery for the price
• Strength: Twist-to-adjust stabilizer helps the fit
• Strength: Deep sale pricing at the Google Store when we checked
• Weakness: Gemini features are aimed at Android phones
• Weakness: No high-resolution codec documented
• Weakness: Case is only IPX4

Key facts

• List price: $229
• Battery with ANC: Up to 8 hours, 30 hours with case
• Water resistance: IP54 earbuds, IPX4 case
• Chip: Google Tensor A1

Where it ranks

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is No. 4 in our Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds verdict and No. 2 in Best Wireless Earbuds.