Pixel Buds A-series long term review!
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- The Pixel Buds A-series are a great alternative to the 2020 version but with a few compromises...
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In US its free with a preorder of a pixel 6. Make sure to add it in you cart if you are getting the pixel 6/pixel 6 pro
lol in the Uk we are getting a free pair of Bose 700's... sounds like you guys got the short straw!
I got a email saying they will send me a redemption code for the buds on the 28th
@@selw0nk They also told me that I can buy the Pixel Bud A-series (though out of stock right now). Once shipped, let them know your order # and they will refund. The agent told me that there is no deadline for this offer when I asked if there is any expiration.
@@oliver.gilbert 😪😪😪😪😪 man I'd kill for those
@@oliver.gilbert thats a crazy deal wow
I've owned both and the Pixel Buds A are far superior than the original Pixel buds. Better sound and no Bluetooth issues like the original ones
The audio hardware is identical. Turn on bass boost in the a-series app and you can't tell them apart.
Good I just ordered a pair both me and my husband original pixel buds doesn't work anymore
I don't understand why Google just didn't just make these like Google Pixel Buds 2.5 with the improved connectivity, improved battery life, keep all of the earbud control features..$125 to $150. What Google got right is the stuff that many people really want: comfortable fit, strong battery life, long usage, good sound, above average microphone, innovative earbud controls at the time. They just needed to not fuck up with connectivity at random times or using just one of them.
@@cykablyat1466 the pixel buds pro coming out next month
hey Damien! thank you for the great review. do these buds still have that uncomfortable feeling inside the ear with that vent? I don't usually like the buds in the ear canal. thanks.
(2:03) there are two connection lights on the 2020 pixel buds (near bottom and inside case). The movement of the light for the series-a version was due to the removal of 1 of the connection lights.
I love mine, especially the integration with Google Assistant, They fit great and stay in your ears, only thing I'm missing is the microphones that pipe-in sound from the outside, and The battery life could be better, I have a pair of Galaxy Buds that last forever. But pop them in the case real quick and they're good to go, glad that I purchased them, I use them exclusively with my Pixel 5 and will use the with the Pixel 6 and use the Galaxy Buds with my s21 ultra.
Quick question: can you use the assistant on th Google Pixel Buds A series without tapping on them, just by saying "hey google"? or can the assistant only be activated with a tapping gesture? Thanks!
bro how many devices u got
@@martinrueckert565 You can say just hey google or tap and hold or hold and then with beep get away and it will tell some information
I had a pair of these for a while, and they were ....fine? They worked? I just didn't get the audio I hoped for, then again for $99 what could I expect?
After a month or so of frequent wear I've declared these a superior product to the 2nd gen ones. My god is it nice to not having the damn things cutting out, disconnecting, and getting louder in one ear
Any recommendation for wirelessly earbuds to go with a Motorola G7 Power?
@@preston8872 if you want to save a buck, get the JLab Go Air POP
totally agree. Robert
Great review ❣️
I've had the cutout issue on these a series especially outside when my phone is in my pocket has anybody else experienced this ? I've seen a few online comments also with the same problem , have tried all the trouble shooting but in the end they went back for a refund but i really like them they were so comfortable and had a nice sound and features 😟
I wanna know can you use each earbud separately? Or do you need both of them out to use them? I have the Bose soundsport Free wireless earbuds. And you can only use the right ear by itself and you can only talk on the phone on the right earbud. I really hate that.
Grabbed the olive color free with the pixel 6a pre-order in europe. Excellent product
I have the a-series, the in ear feature does not work. In the beginning, it did but now when I remove one bud the audio doesn't pause. How do I resolve this?
Simple question. Which would you buy and why?
Google pixel buds a or Moondrop Sparks?
excellent review. Thanks, Robert Livingston , Scotland.
I got the Pixel Buds A for free with my pre-order of the Pixel 6 Pro. As a long-term user of the 2020 Google Pixel Buds. I do have to say that the Pixel Buds A are definitely not the same quality. There are some things that I do like better than the original Pixel Buds 2020, but for the most part I'm going to be using my Google Pixel 6 Pro with my 2020 Pixel Buds. That's not the say that they're not good because they are good and even better for free. But the original Pixel Buds do sound better and it's not even close. I will say they are slightly more comfortable than the original Pixel Buds. As for the connectivity issues I did hear a lot of people had that I only had it on very rare occasions at the beginning I no longer have those issues anymore so that is not an issue for me. I just recently dropped my Pixel Buds onto concrete and cracked the lid of the outer shell. No major damage and a case covers it right up so not a big deal to me. But if that would have been the Pixel Buds A-Series that would have been a different story because it was a really hard fall and this case is definitely not as sturdy as the original.
Did you pre-order through Google or a carrier? Did not get that option when going through my carrier
@@ruhroh8658 pre-ordered through Google
Bought these earbuds recently and damn they're comfortable and to me at least battery lasts a long while plus sound amazing
Can't wait to get me a pair of these
@BHARATH KUMAR HODEPALLY nice 🙂
Have you noticed any battery issues? Mine currently shows the Right-Bud is 100% and the Left-Bud is 15%. Is this something you have run into as well?
You can't expect much out of them really. As long as the bass isn't overblown as with most headphones at this price then all should be well.
Can we make a call by using Google assistant?? And also control smart home devices by using Google assistant command?
How is the Google Assistant better on these as opposed to something like the Galaxy Buds 2? I use the Google Assistant voice commands from my Galaxy Buds 2 all the time and don't notice any problems
I've had 2 pairs now and after 1 week of use both of them develope a problem where one earbud has extremely quiet audio. They also cut out the entire time I use them making them basically unusable. I'll be returning this pair too, this time for a refund.
How is latency watching video with these ones
I ve never got into earbuds. Arent they dangerous due amber alers?
Enjoying A series more than the original, completely agree with you.
Any recommendation for wirelessly earbuds to go with a Motorola G7 Power?
I would love to a see a Pixel Buds Pro with ANC
Its a balanced package tbh, I own it and maybe it lacks a few things I dont really care about. I love it.
Why the sillicone in-ear thing? Can´t hear my voice while talking, makes calls very unconfortable.
I need a revised version of the 2nd Gen Buds. These won't do for me. That lack of volume swipe was a deal breaker.
Can't you use google assistance to change the volume?
There's a lag between audio and video. Plus I don't know if this will get feature drops like Pixel Buds 2. Overall, it's a decent pair of wireless airbuds
That's really common with Bluetooth. They need a special codec, LLAC/LLDC
I own both series and I must admit the pixel a bud is better overall. The original has Bluetooth connection issues and volume issues. Pixel a just work better all around.
Google is so annoying for selling broken product's tho uggghh
Thats interesting, but how did you feel about losing a lot of features in the A-series like the wireless charging and the ability to turn up the volume with the Bud so you don't have to reach for your phone everytime you want to adjust the volume? Btw ik That the A-series is supposed to be like a bargain at a budget so you lose a lot of features to lower the price but now there isnt even a flagship option for the pixel buds now that they discontinued the original buds
@@spacemker I'm fine losing those things. Being able to connect is my biggest issue with the original buds. Volume control from my phone is not a big deal to me or wireless charging. The pixel buds a just works better.
I know they're free to me but the fact that there's no touch control for volume has me shook. Like that's probably the most important one.
I am using samsung s20 fe 5g. Can anyone suggest me between samsung buds 2 vs Google pixel buds A? And my main priority is Calling and listening music
Did you face any issues with calls while using WhatsApp/ google duo or any VOIP app? My sony wf 1000xm3 picks up a lot of background noise during the calls. But in normal calls it works fine.
6:20 - I find tapping neither painful nor uncomfortable, and definitely not deafening. It makes me wonder if you either have them shoved in too far or are tapping too hard because I'm particular about having a snug fit, and I never experience any kind of discomfort from tapping.
Agree with you
Just got my Pixel 6 and definitely was looking at these. I already didn’t like the lack of volume controls but no wireless charging kind crushed my hopes on these. I was looking so forward to being able to charge my buds by just setting them down on the back of my phone. This sucks and I can’t find the gen 2 anywhere smh..
Wireless charging (especially from the back of a phone) is inefficient and I will not miss that wisely omitted frill
It's kind of weird but I pretty much always use my phone to change volume anyway, I just walk with my hands in my pockets usually, unless it's in the middle of summer and I'm only in a t-shirt, but yeah I probably wouldn't even notice the swipe thing being there. Wireless charging is a bummer because you can't just stick them on the back of the new pixel 6 but meh.
Does anyone know if you can use These Pixel Buds A inside an Original Pixel Buds Charging case?
Current pixel buds are terrible, Left side dies as fast as 10mins in UA-cam and about 2hours total for regular music.
my voice is always muffled or cant be heard from what it seems; always get feedback on I should buy new ear buds (Use it for meetings everyday and I always swap to speaker my computer instead).
If I can pick these up and keep my original Case that would be great.
I'm not sure if it's backwards compatible in practice, but I do remember that the A-series only has 2 charging contacts while the 2020 buds have 3 on each earbud, so likely not.
You cant
They are half price today for black friday at the Google store when you purchase a pixel 6
These are currently free with pre orders of the pixel 6a
These or AirPods 1/2 for my pixel phone
My Airpods died after years of use. Leaving me to have to use my 12 Minis small but capable speakers. Still not better than earbuds so I bought these last month for my Pixel 4a and I'm stunned! They sound amazing, if not better than the Airpods I was using. Google Assistant is light years ahead of Siri of course, at first they did hurt my ears as it was a completely different earbud style to that of the Airpods but I've gotten used to the feel and they don't hurt anymore.
Absolutely worth the $99 and will definitely buy their next Google headset after these die.
Any recommendation for wirelessly earbuds to go with a Motorola G7 Power?
@@preston8872 I do not know as I wasn't actively searching for anything that could replace my aging Airpods.
I only see started look in my after they started to die, and I ended up getting the Pixel Buds A as they're the closest thing to Airpods I can get paired with my Pixel 4a.
Any recommendation for wirelessly earbuds to go with a Motorola G7 Power?
You can get the galaxy buds plus, pixel buds a, studio beats, Jlab go air or the go air pop, and tranya t10 or t12 tozo.
The cut out on the old model is horrible. I might consider these
for me the ear tips are all too small. I don't get a good fit as a result and the sound quality really suffers. For a bit more money you can get excellent buds like the Sennheiser momentum 2
In India it sells at $136
5:20 what's his music player app?
YT Music
For the price, I am really happy. I wish the ear tips were better.
It's the 21st & order time.
However, I'm a Saltwater Fisherman & wear my Nothing Ear 1's while wade fishing the Salty Surf, while in the rain, in the extreme heat & I've been lucky.
I've had zero issues with mine. I've been trying to kill them but they both just sound so great.
For Googles $100 a pair? ($200 total) They better be beyond other earbuds & I can't justify buying them over these Ear 1's.
Isn't it odd that pixel 5 & 6 have reverse wireless charging, but pixel buds don't charge wirelessly?
They cut corners to get it out before their competition.
Thumbs up for your music taste
Honestly, i think the only problem with the sound quality, is the bad high tones. For example speaking sounds more like you robbed two pieces together. Other than that its really clear in the mid and low tones
thank you ..
Why is the Pixel bud A case magnetic?
Who gives a real crap about wireless charging-Sound is more important
Does pixel buds a series have gesture volume control?
Unfortunately not.
Got the A-series free with the Pixel 6 in Australia. Don't care about wireless charging.
Why does he keep calling them air buds?
I have been used pixel buds for a year, and they just decide give A pair of their a series for free when I brought pixel 6.
I just want a proper review that just reviews the buds as they are, instead of constantly saying "it's not as good as the expensive version"...well obviously.......!
I just wanna know if this product is worth my $100.
I think they're great! Had them for about 3 weeks now and use them all the time.
To my ears these 3rd Gen Air pods are more comfortable compared to the newer Pro version with the soft gel tips. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxgl8SzyQoymMu-S3V55Dskg5QJ8xr1yCR That said, compared to the 3rd Gen, I notice these do not stay planted in the ear as well. One design issue I think, is you squeeze the stem and click it twice to advance your songs. On 3rd gen you tap the large speaker. The difference is by grabbing the stem each time, you tend to loosen the bud fit in your ear. Not always, but the bud falls out a few times while running. The old tap to change never had that problem for me. I would not have changed that tap function. That said, the newer Pro version sticks in the ear, almost airtight if you want that. I do not like that Airtight fit. So that's why I'd stay with this version as the best trade off of comfort, use, and overall feel.
Being free, they are good enough for me!
So far they have worked great for me, but the case is a bit bad quality, the latch is a little lose as in I can wiggle it left and right. They are really good so far!
I like everything except the sound quality. Half price alternative s sound so much better
I hate the feeling of a bad case
I got a free one with my new pixel 6pro purchase
Can anyone tell me how the sound quality of these is compared to the og pixel buds with the wire from 2019? Im still rocking those but thinking of upgrading
Upgrading with low cost. ?? No IP rating and volume control
@@sujithol4779 my pixel buds one dont have any of that except volume control, and it is so finicky on the og pair that i never use it anyways. So yes. These would be an upgrade.
The pair I owned had a major flaw. They didn't work if you put your phone in your pocket. They just cut in and out constantly. When I would go for a walk, I would pop my AirPods in and get some tunes going on my iPhone X, then drop my phone in my back pocket. I never gave it a second thought. I recently switched to a Google Pixel 4a and Pixel Buds A Series. I start on a walk and drop the 4a in my pocket and the Buds just cut in and out constantly. They were unusable with the phone in my pocket. I went through Google support and they heard it on the call and would have replaced them. I chose instead to swap them at Best Buy. The second pair I got had the same flaw so I took them back as well and got the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro. They work great with my phone in my pocket! The Pixel Buds A Series have a serious flaw.
I use mine the same way -- phone in my back pocket while I walk -- but I have the Pixel 6, and I've only had two drops in four months, and those both occurred when the phone switched from wi-fi to cell signal as I left the house. Maybe the issue is with the 4a.
Hearing aids in pixel buds pls.
Is there not a function like this linked to the pixel phone already?
so you can't even change volume ???
I think i'm gonna stick with my original Galaxy Buds (I got them for $50 at walmart)
They still work great, and the Pixel Buds A-series look nice, but they aren't really bringing anything different to the table, like active noise cancellation.
The Beats Studio Buds look great, because they have active noise cancellation, and they're made by Apple but these also fully support Android, which is nice.
Were they used or something?
@@donkeydanny2114 No, they were new out of the box
I find that I rather be able to hear my surroundings when I started using aftershocks opencomm headsets.
Is this support "real time translation" ?😂
Nobody use that
I'm pretty sure it's an assistant feature, so It might be
I just don't get why they can't make the same product MAKE IT WORK and keep the features I just want the touch controls.
Am I high af or is that Jack frags voice 🤣
Me first
M second
$100 for basic earbuds... I kind of regret buying these. These sound the same as some $35 tribit earbuds but UA-cam reviews tricked me into spending $100 on these thanks to all these fake hype videos
Bluetooth Headphones are garbage, sorry.
Yeah I'm not sure why pixel buds get a pass for what they don't offer they are still overpriced for 100
Me fourth
Re learn plugging a charging cable in ? Joke review.
Got these with my new pixel 6 for free. Hurts ears too much in just 30 mins. Completely garbage buds.
How is " a month or so of daily wear" a long term review? Is it just clickbait?
I like these earbuds and I've liked them since they came out but since the Nothing ear (1)s are at the same price I just can't go with the Pixel buds or recommend them to someone. The Nothing earbuds have ANC, the Google ones don't. The Nothing earbuds look stunning, the Google ones look pretty good but not stunning. The Nothing earbuds have wireless charging, the Google buds don't. The Nothing ear(1)s are either as good or better than the Google Pixelbuds A in all categories. That's it. If the Nothing ear(1) earbuds were not revealed I would have gotten the Pixel Buds A but now... I'll get the Nothing ear(1). Sorry Google.
Two words:. Google support
I have the Nothing buds are no fun. Sound quality is severely lacking. Not worth the ANC
Broke within a year. I can't believe I payed such money for this rubbish product.