Fit
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Four ear-tip sizes
- Pixel Buds 2a
- Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L
Headphones comparison
Beats Powerbeats Pro vs Pixel Buds 2a
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Beats Powerbeats Pro
KSh 22,300In Stock | 02  Pixel Buds 2a
KSh 21,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Pixel Buds 2a if you want a newer model (2025) and a lower price (KSh 800 less).
Controls
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud
- Pixel Buds 2a
- Capacitive touch controls
Connections
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Bluetooth wireless
- Pixel Buds 2a
- Bluetooth 5.4
Charging
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours
- Pixel Buds 2a
- 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour
Sensors
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Optical wear detection, speech and motion accelerometers
- Pixel Buds 2a
- Capacitive touch, IR proximity and Hall sensors
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Beats Powerbeats Pro
No clear advantage over the Pixel Buds 2a in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
Pixel Buds 2a
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2019).
- Lower price: KSh 21,500 (vs KSh 22,300).
- Active noise cancellation.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Four ear-tip sizes | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L |
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours per charge; listed playback: 24 hours with the case | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off) |
| Controls | Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud | Capacitive touch controls |
| Connections | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Charging | 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour with ANC |
| Sensors | Optical wear detection, speech and motion accelerometers | Capacitive touch, IR proximity and Hall sensors |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers | Two microphones per earbud |
| Voice assistant | Hands-free Hey Siri with compatible Apple devices | Gemini and Google Assistant |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 5 minutes.
- Same case type: charging case.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Beats Powerbeats Pro and Pixel Buds 2a share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced Pixel Buds 2a may be enough.
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