Google Pixel Buds 2

After the launch of the first Google Buds, there was so much left to be desired from the tech giant. With a lot of manufacturers stepping into the wireless buds territory and announcing new ‘true wireless’ buds every month, Google decided to launch the successor of the first version of their attempt at making earphones, the Google Pixel Buds 2.

Good Looks

The Pixel Buds come in a standard white hue minus the gloss (present on the Samsung Pill case) or the weird shape of the AirPods Pro Carrier (which looks more like a suitcase). The case uses the minimalist industrial design to make the case look neat and give it a unique look. So unique that it takes the shape of an egg (much thinner though) and also feels like one.

It also boasts the ability to fast-charge which will give you 2 hours of juice to listen to music in just 10 mins. A regular USB-C cable (included in the box) allows you to charge it with LEDs on the interior and exterior that inform you about the charging status. Currently available in white, more colors will be soon available for purchase. Google Pixel Buds 2 is a great combination of aesthetics and features. 

Battery

The small egg-shaped case contains a battery big enough to recharge the Google Pixel Buds 2 at least 4 times before the case itself needs a top-up. One charge of the Google Buds 2 can gives 5 hours of music playback and 2.5 hours of talk time.

Sound

The custom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers offer crystal clarity and depth which makes listening to every instrument being played in the song a possibility. The depth on the Buds allows you to experience the musical details though the bass levels aren’t too good (to raise your hair), they take care of your needs and are acceptable. The ability of Google Buds to adapt to the sound of the environment through the adaptive sound feature allows you to stay undisturbed by automatically increasing the volume when in loud environments, but the loudness doesn’t increase too much. The clarity on call is also high and the microphone adjusts the sound delivered to the listener (based on a technology that detects the jaw movement)

Usability

Located on the Buds, touch controls make some functions like raising or lowering the volume as simple as sliding left or right. Some of the other interesting features that come along are Google Translate and the deepest possible integration with the Google Assistant.

Overall, the Google Pixel Buds 2 is a drastic improvement over the first Google Buds and offer you some of the best features a pair of truly wireless earphone has offered yet.