Pixel Buds 2a
KSh 21,500
- Drivers: 12 mm dynamic
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes, with Transparency mode
- Battery Life: Up to 8 hours (ANC off), 5–6 hours (ANC on), 30 hours with case
- Charging: USB-C + wireless charging on case
- Fast Charge: 15 min → 3 hours playback
- Water Resistance: IP54 (buds), IPX2 (case)
- Bluetooth: 5.4
- Microphones: 3 per bud (beamforming + voice acceleration sensors)
- Weight: 4.8 g per bud, 46 g case
- Additional Features: Adaptive Sound, Spatial Audio, Live Translate, Fast Pair
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Pixel Buds 2a Highlights
- Up to 10 hours battery life
- ANC active noise cancellation
- IP54 dust and water resistance
- 11 mm drivers
- Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connection
- Charging case case type
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| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | Marshall Motif II ANC | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Marshall | Not specified | Samsung | |
| Model | Pixel Buds 2a | Motif II A.N.C. | Ear (3) (B173) | Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (SM-R640) |
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 | 2025 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Fog, Berry, Iris, Hazel | Black | White, Black | White, Black |
Design
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | Marshall Motif II ANC | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud; 47.6g case with earbuds | 4.31g per earbud | 5.2 g per earbud | 5.1g per earbud |
| Dimensions | Earbud 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8mm; case 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm | Not specified | 30.5 × 21.5 × 20.75 mm per earbud | 30.9 x 18.1 x 19.6mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | Marshall Motif II ANC | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) | 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on); 9 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC; up to 38 hours total with charging case (ANC off) | Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 7 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour with ANC | 15 minutes provides 1 hour | 5 minutes provides 1 hour on earbuds; 10 minutes provides 10 hours including case, ANC off | Not specified |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C (case) | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes (case) | Yes (case) | Yes |
| Charging Time | Not specified | 1.5 hours earbuds and case | 70 minutes wired; 120 minutes wirelessly | Not specified |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | Marshall Motif II ANC | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 LE | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| App Support | Google Pixel Buds app on Android | Marshall Bluetooth app | Nothing X | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
| Bluetooth Range | Not specified | 10m | 10 m | Not specified |
| Multipoint Connection | Not specified | Yes | Yes, dual connection | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
| Connector | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | No audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | Marshall Motif II ANC | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Gemini and Google Assistant | No dedicated voice command | Charging-case Talk button activates voice assistant | Bixby |
| Sensors | Capacitive touch, IR proximity and Hall sensors | In-ear detection and touch sensors | In-ear detection; pinch sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
| Special Features | Google Tensor A1; Clear Calling; Google Fast Pair | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; Spotify Tap | Super Mic in charging case; Hi-Res Wireless Audio | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | Marshall Motif II ANC | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers | 6mm dynamic drivers | 12mm dynamic driver | Enhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 | Yes | Up to 45dB ANC | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ambient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control |
| Microphones | Two microphones per earbud | Built-in microphone and remote | Six MEMS microphones and two voice pickup units; Super Mic in case | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | Google Tensor A1; active in-ear pressure relief; five-band EQ | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ | 24-bit Hi-Res Audio with LDAC | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band; Voice Detect; Siren Detect |
| Frequency Response | Not specified | 20Hz-20kHz | 20 Hz–40 kHz | Not specified |
| Impedance | Not specified | 16 ohms | 32 ohms | Not specified |
| Audio Codecs | Not specified | Not specified | AAC, SBC, LDAC | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3 |
| Spatial Audio | Not specified | Not specified | Static spatial audio | Samsung 360 Audio |
Charging Case
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | Marshall Motif II ANC | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | Included in total battery figures above | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C; wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm | Not specified | 55.5 × 55.5 × 22.25 mm | 51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | 47.6g with earbuds | Not specified | Not specified | 44.3g |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case | Protective charging case | 530mAh typical battery |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | Not specified | Not specified | IP54 | Not specified |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | Marshall Motif II ANC | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Capacitive touch controls | Touch controls | Pinch controls on earbuds; Talk and pairing buttons on case | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case | IPX5 earbuds; IPX4 case | IP54 earbuds | IP57 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | Three pairs of ear tips | Silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Pixel Buds 2a | Marshall Motif II ANC | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Pixel Buds 2a earbuds | Motif II A.N.C. earbuds | Ear (3) (B173) earbuds | Galaxy Buds 4 Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | Not included | USB-C charging cable | USB-C to USB-C cable | USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | True wireless design | True wireless design | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Three sets of silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide |
Specs
Pixel Buds 2a specifications
General
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Model | Pixel Buds 2a |
| Announced | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Fog, Berry, Iris, Hazel |
Battery & Charging
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) |
|---|---|
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour with ANC |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Connectivity
| Connection | Bluetooth |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| App Support | Google Pixel Buds app on Android |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Gemini and Google Assistant |
|---|---|
| Sensors | Capacitive touch, IR proximity and Hall sensors |
| Special Features | Google Tensor A1; Clear Calling; Google Fast Pair |
Audio
| Drivers | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes |
| Microphones | Two microphones per earbud |
| Audio Features | Google Tensor A1; active in-ear pressure relief; five-band EQ |
Charging Case
| Case Type | Charging case |
|---|---|
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No |
| Case Dimensions | 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm |
| Case Weight | 47.6g with earbuds |
| Case Features | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Controls | Capacitive touch controls |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case |
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud; 47.6g case with earbuds |
| Dimensions | Earbud 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8mm; case 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Headphones / Earbuds | Pixel Buds 2a earbuds |
|---|---|
| Charging Case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation |