Google Pixel Buds 2a Noir

Hands-free Gemini Live and impressive multi-device listening elevate these otherwise fairly unremarkable earbuds

Noise cancelling and a better fit make all the difference

Les Google Pixel Buds 2a sont la seconde génération d'écouteurs true wireless abordables de la marque américaine. Ils gagnent notamment l'intégration d'un système de réduction active du bruit. Ils sont commercialisés au prix de 149 euros. 

You can certainly use the Pixel Buds 2a with an iPhone or Galaxy device, but like the Pixel Buds Pro, you’re going to get the best out of these if you have a Pixel phone. Like Google’s previous models, these were built to be a conduit to Gemini Live and you’ll sacrifice some of the main features if you use the 2a with a non-Pixel device. If you do have a Pixel handset, there’s a lot to like here, including punchy sound, a comfy fit and respectable battery life. The limited hearing health tools are still handy and the addition of ANC is a welcome change. The best Google has to offer on Pixel Buds is still exclusive to the Pro 2, but the 2a is a perfectly capable audio companion for most Pixel phone owners.

For less than $150, Google has a pair of earbuds that are (almost) as good as the best