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Google Launches $129 Pixel Buds 2a With ANC and Gemini as Pixel Buds Pro 2 Get September AI Upgrades

The new A‑series brings Tensor A1 and a replaceable case battery to a lower price tier, with premium Pro 2 features expanding via a software update rather than new hardware.

Pixel Buds 2a earbuds in Hazel and Iris next to their cases
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Overview

  • Pixel Buds 2a are available to pre-order at $129.99/£129/AU$239 in Iris and Hazel, with deliveries starting October 9, 2025.
  • Flagship features reach the A‑series: Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5, spatial audio, an 11mm driver, Bluetooth 5.4, and IP54 buds with an IPX4 case.
  • Battery life is rated at up to 7 hours with ANC on and 20 hours with the case, fast charging adds about an hour in 5 minutes, and the charging case battery is replaceable.
  • Tensor A1 enables Gemini access plus Clear Calling, multipoint switching, Fast Pair, Find Hub device locating, and AI-assisted noise reduction for calls.
  • Pixel Buds Pro 2 receive a free September Feature Drop adding Adaptive Audio, Loud Noise Protection, head‑gesture controls, and improved Gemini processing, with a new Moonstone color available August 28 for $229.