Maybe it’s not fair to always view Google and Apple as locked into some kind of gadget death-match. But when it comes to wireless earbuds, comparisons are inevitable. And let’s face it: Google has struggled to create a version of its Pixel Buds that can go toe-to-toe with Apple’s AirPods Pro. But that struggle is over. Google’s new Pixel Buds Pro are stylish, comfortable, and packed with the kind of features Android fans have been asking for — the biggest addition being active noise cancellation (ANC). Just how good are they at $200? And do they deserve a spot among the best wireless earbuds? Let’s check ’em out. Hardly anything. You get the Pixel Buds Pro, already housed in their charging case, a clever little cardboard tube containing two extra sizes of silicone eartips (you get three in total), and a printed quick-start guide. Expecting a charging cable? So was I, but the Pixel Buds Pro are the first wireless earbuds I’ve encountered that don’t ship with one. Given that it’s usually...
Compact and comfy; Very good sound quality; Very effective ANC/transparency; Wireless charging; Bluetooth Multipoint;
No real EQ adjustments; No high-quality/low-latency codecs; Still no iOS Pixel Buds app;