Meet Pixel Buds Pro 2, the first Buds built for Gemini

Aug 13, 2024

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Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer twice as much noise cancellation and have a sleek new design built for comfort and a secure fit.

Bill Park

Product Manager, Pixel Buds

General summary

Google introduces Pixel Buds Pro 2, equipped with a custom-designed Tensor A1 chip for enhanced audio performance, Google AI assistance, and improved noise cancellation. Designed for comfort and a secure fit, the earbuds are 24% lighter and 27% smaller than the previous generation. With Tensor A1's ultra low-latency audio processing, Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer twice as strong Active Noise Cancellation and multipath processing for accurate and immersive sound. The earbuds provide up to 8 hours of battery life with ANC enabled and support hands-free, eyes-free Gemini virtual AI assistant for various tasks and extended conversations. Pre-order starts today for $229, available in four colors, and hitting shelves on September 26.

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Bullet points

Pixel Buds Pro 2: Google's latest earbuds with a custom-designed Tensor A1 chip for improved audio, noise cancellation, and comfort.
- 24% lighter and 27% smaller: Designed for maximum comfort and a secure fit with four different sized eartips.
- Twice as strong noise cancellation: Blocks out a wider variety of noises with Tensor A1's ultra low-latency audio processing.
- Up to 8 hours of battery life: With Active Noise Cancellation enabled, and up to 30 hours with the case.
- Hands-free, eyes-free virtual AI assistant: Gemini provides a mobile conversational experience even when your phone is locked.

Summaries were generated by Google AI. Generative AI is experimental.

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Introducing Pixel Buds Pro 2, the newest earbuds from Google Pixel. For the first time, Pixel Buds Pro 2 are equipped with our all-new custom-designed Tensor A1 chip to power industry-leading audio performance, helpful Google AI, and improved noise cancellation. We’ve also redesigned the buds for maximum comfort and a more secure fit — you’re going to want to hear this.

Designed to move with you

Pixel Buds Pro 2 are 24% lighter and 27% smaller than Pixel Buds Pro. After analyzing 45 million data points from ear scans and conducting real-life wear tests, we designed Pixel Buds Pro 2 to be the most comfortable and secure fitting earbuds. Thanks to the new twist-to-adjust stabilizer, your earbuds stay put while still offering maximum personalized comfort. And they come with four different sized eartips, so you’ll be able to find the perfect fit.

Noise cancellation that’s twice as strong with Tensor A1

Thanks to Tensor A1, Pixel Buds Pro 2 have ultra low-latency audio processing, adapting to your environment up to 3 million times per second. This gives you Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that’s twice as strong as our previous generation earbuds. The buds also cancel a wider variety of noises, from the bustling sounds of traffic to surrounding conversations in coffee shops.

And with Tensor A1’s multipath processing, your music sounds better than ever. Tensor A1 provides a dedicated “highway lane” for your music, completely independent of the continuous processing that’s happening for Active Noise Cancellation. This is pretty rare, even in premium earbuds, and the result is accurate, highly detailed and immersive sound.

Tensor A1 also allowed us to increase the battery life, despite the smaller and lighter design. When Active Noise Cancellation is enabled, you get up to 8 hours of battery life on the Buds and 30 hours with the case, so your buds will last all day and still have some charge to spare. When they need a quick charge, pop them back in their case for 15 minutes for up to three hours of extra battery life.¹

Made for the Gemini era

Pixel Buds Pro 2 do more than just play music, keep you focused and help you take phone calls. With Gemini, they also provide a hands-free, eyes-free virtual AI assistant right when you want it. Need walking directions to the nearest public transit? A reminder of an upcoming appointment? New song recommendations? Gemini can do all of that and more, even when your phone is locked and in your pocket.²

And with Gemini Live,³ Pixel Buds Pro 2 provide a mobile conversational experience that uses our state-of-the-art speech technology to let you have extended conversations with Gemini. It’s like having a sidekick right in your pocket, one that can chat with you about new ideas or even practice for an upcoming interview. You can even use Gemini Live while on the go — just unlock your phone while wearing your Buds, say “Hey, Google, let’s talk live”⁴ and have a free-flowing conversation with Gemini even if your phone is locked.

Person shown using the Pixel Buds Pro 2 at a crosswalk on a busy street.

Packed with helpful features you know and love

Pixel Buds Pro 2 come with the helpful features you know and love, and with several improvements.

You can easily find your buds with the new Find My Device Network if you ever misplace them. We’ve even added a ringing speaker to the case, so you can hear where your buds are hiding even if they’re tucked away.

Clear Calling cuts through noisy environments when you’re talking with someone on the phone, so they don’t have to ask, “Hey, can you hear me?”

And with Conversation Detection, you can easily engage in conversation, even with your earbuds in. It automatically disables noise cancellation as you speak out loud, allowing you to seamlessly switch between focusing on your music and talking with those around you.

To make your favorite movies and shows sound just as realistic as if you were hearing them live, Pixel Buds Pro 2 has spatial audio with head tracking.⁵ No matter how you move, sound moves with you. You can also seamlessly switch your buds between multiple devices.

Pre-order starting today

Pixel Buds Pro 2 come in four fun colors that beautifully complement your other Pixel devices: Porcelain, Hazel, Peony and Wintergreen.

You can pre-order your Pixel Buds Pro 2 today for $229, and they’ll be on shelves at the Google Store and our retail partners on September 26. Find out where each product will be available and sign up for product updates on the Google Store.

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All listening times are approximate and were measured using music playback with pre-production hardware and software, with fully charged Pixel Buds Pro 2 and case, and other features disabled. Case is used to recharge Pixel Buds Pro 2. Charging times are approximate. Use of other features will decrease battery life. Battery life depends on device, features enabled, usage, environment, and many other factors. Actual battery life may be lower.

Gemini mobile app available on select devices, languages, and countries. Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy.

Live is available on select devices, accounts, languages and countries, and compatible with certain features. It will roll out on mobile devices over the coming weeks beginning today.

Google One AI Premium subscription required and compatible with certain features and certain accounts. Internet connection required. Language and country availability may vary. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Check responses for accuracy.

Available only on Pixel Tablet and Pixel 6, and newer Pixel phones (excluding Pixel A-series phones). Devices sold separately. Requires compatible app and supported content. See g.co/pixelbudspro/help for details.