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Google Pixel Buds 2a Add ANC to A-Series at $129 as Preorders Open

The midrange earbuds introduce Tensor A1-powered noise cancellation with a replaceable charging-case battery.

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Overview

  • Preorders are live at $129/£129, with India priced at Rs. 12,999 and availability listed for August 28 in India and the US, while some regions are reported to see in-store sales from October 9.
  • Google specifies up to 10 hours per earbud with ANC off or 7 hours with ANC on, extending to 27 hours or 20 hours respectively with the case, and a 5‑minute top‑up yields about 1 hour with ANC enabled.
  • The buds use custom 11 mm drivers and the Tensor A1 chip to power ANC with Silent Seal 1.5 and Transparency mode, aiming to boost audio quality and comfort.
  • Hardware includes Bluetooth 5.4 with Super Wideband, dual microphones with wind-blocking mesh, capacitive touch controls, in-ear detection, and a USB‑C case featuring a user-replaceable battery.
  • Durability and sustainability measures comprise IP54 earbuds with an IPX4 case plus at least 41% recycled materials and plastic‑free packaging, with smart features like Fast Pair, Multipoint, and Find Hub tracking; hands-free help from Gemini is also reported.