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The Google Pixel Buds 2a are here, bringing affordable ANC to the A-Series line

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Last updated: 2025/08/24 at 7:21 PM
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When Google launched its budget-friendly A-series earbuds back in 2021, Mashable’s reviewer had a hard time thinking of earbuds that offered better value for what you get. Now, Google has revealed the Pixel Buds 2a, which arrive with the affordable price tag of $129. The new buds were announced ahead of the Made By Google event, where the company also unveiled the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and the new Pixel Watch 4.

With the announcement of the Google Pixel Buds 2a on Aug. 20, the mid-range earbuds are striving to stand out yet again: they will be the first earbuds in the A-series to come with active noise cancellation. Though they’re $30 more than the launch price of Google Pixel Buds A, at this price, they’re one of the most affordable options available for active noise-cancelling earbuds from a major brand. The earbuds are available for preorder at Google, Amazon, and Best Buy as of Aug. 20, and will be available starting Oct. 9. You’ll have you pick between two colorways: hazel and iris.

Google Pixel Buds 2a features

close-up of pixel buds 2a in woman's hand


Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Though the active noise cancellation is the most major upgrade on the Pixel Buds 2a, it’s far from the only one. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect with these earbuds:

  • Active noise cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5

  • Transparency mode

  • Seven hours of playback with ANC on, 20 hours of charge in case

  • Tensor A1 chip for clearer audio and access to Google Gemini features

  • 11mm dynamic speaker driver

  • Stereo spatial audio

  • Custom equalizer

  • IP54 water and sweat resistance

  • Twist-to-adjust stabilizer for earbud fit

  • Replaceable batteries in charging case

As I mentioned above, these earbuds will cost $129, which is a price increase over the $99 Pixel Buds A. Of course, the Pixel Buds A only had passive noise cancellation, no spatial audio, and a shorter battery life at five hours per charge.

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While $129 isn’t the lowest price you can find on ANC earbuds — we’ve been impressed by what EarFun and Raycon have to offer for under $100 — it is on the low-to-mid end of the price range from a bigger brand. The Sony CF-710 earbuds, Amazon Echo Buds, and Samsung Galaxy Buds FE clock in at $130, $120, and $99, respectively.

What else is new with the Pixel Buds 2a?

pixel buds 2a in woman's ear


Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Compared to pricier Pixel Buds, the Buds 2a have ever-so-slightly worse battery life and do without wireless charging, same as the original Pixel Buds A. Minus a full color-wrapping on the earbuds, the design is aesthetically very similar. Ultimately, these look to be a promising pair of budget-friendlier earbuds — we’ll see if they hold up in our incoming full review.

SEE ALSO:

Samsung announces AI-powered Galaxy Buds3 FE

Pixel Buds 2a: Where to preorder

As we mentioned up top, the Pixel Buds 2a won’t be available until Oct. 9, but you can preorder them starting on Aug. 20. Here’s everywhere they’re available so far:

Where to preorder Google Pixel Buds 2a


pixel buds 2a in iris


pixel buds 2a in iris


pixel buds 2a in iris

UPDATE: Aug. 20, 2025, 1:13 p.m. EDT This article formerly stated that the Pixel 2a earbuds cost $129.99, instead of their actual price of $129. We apologize for the inaccuracy and have corrected all of the pricing above.

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