Pixel Buds Pro Feature Noise Cancellation And Other Needed Upgrades
The Pixel Buds Pro have arrived and they pack some pretty impressive features. It has been almost two years since the Pixel Buds (2020) were released. Launched as Google's first pair of wireless earbuds, they were plagued by issues that made them hard to recommend. Google followed with the more affordable Pixel Buds-A series in 2021 which were well-received.
The original Pixel Buds released in 2017 were a pair of wireless Bluetooth earphones with a fabric-clad cord connecting both earbuds. The $159 earphones had an open-ear design with a number of smart features such as language translation and built-in Google Assistant. They also had touch controls and a carrying case.
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The design of the Pixel Buds Pro shows Google has made some modifications. They still have silicon tips to provide a seal when inserted into the ear and come in a white carrying case. However, the stabilizer arc is gone. This should be good news for those who found it uncomfortable on the 2020 Pixel Buds. There are also two visible vents on the outer part of the earbuds. Google says the earbuds are rated IPX4 for water resistance while the case has an IPX2 rating. The earbuds weigh 0.2 ounces (6.2 grams) each, have a soft matte finish, and come in Coral, Fog, Charcoal, and Lemongrass colors.
The 2020 Pixel Buds didn't have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and neither do the more affordable Pixel Buds-A series. That changes with the Pixel Buds Pro as Google has added ANC support, complete with a transparency mode. A six-core audio chip that runs proprietary algorithms controls the ANC. Google also says the 11mm speaker drivers in the earbuds are custom-made. The moldable silicone ear tips
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