The new Bluetooth earbuds take a cue from Google’s cheaper but great A-Series phones, cutting a few features to cost £100 (US$99) – a full £80 c

Pixel Buds A-Series review: Google’s cheaper but good earbuds

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2021-06-21 13:30:09

The new Bluetooth earbuds take a cue from Google’s cheaper but great A-Series phones, cutting a few features to cost £100 (US$99) – a full £80 cheaper than their predecessors.

Not that you would know the A-Series were any cheaper. The earbuds have the same design as 2020’s Pixel Buds, complete with low-profile fit and subtle “G” branding.

The earbuds are slightly smaller and the stabilising wing is a little softer, which makes them a bit more comfortable to wear than their predecessors. Three sizes of silicone tips are supplied to ensure a good seal in your ears but the earbuds also have small pressure-releasing vents that prevent the “plugged-in” feeling some do not like with normal earbuds.

As with all true-wireless earbuds, the case is just as important as the earbuds, offering secure storage so you don’t lose them while charging them. The A-Series case is excellent. Small, smooth and easy to pocket, holding the earbuds in place with strong magnets and a lid that closes with a reassuring snap.

You get up to five hours of playback or 2.5 hours of talk time from the earbuds per charge. The case can charge the earbuds up to 3.8 times for a total of 24 hours of music.