![]() You cannot replace the battery either, which makes them ultimately disposable and loses them a star. The lack of a volume control gesture is a little annoying, and some may not find the stabilising wing comfortable for extended periods. The case is good, the battery life is decent, they don’t stick out far from your ears and have some fancy features with Android phones but also work fine with Windows PCs and Apple devices. That makes them some of the best-sounding true wireless earbuds you can get for under £100. The Pixel Buds A-Series offer everything that was good about Google’s previous earbuds for just over half the price. The Google Pixel Buds A-Series cost £99.99/ US$99 in white or dark olive and are available in the US and due to go on sale in the UK in the near future.įor comparison, the Pixel Buds cost £179, Apple AirPods cost £159, the AirPods Pro cost £249, the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ cost £99, the Galaxy Buds Pro cost £219, Microsoft’s Surface Earbuds cost £199.99, the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro cost £129.99 and the Jabra Elite 85t cost £219.99. They provide slightly more isolation than Apple’s AirPods or Microsoft’s Surface Earbuds, but not much.Ĭall quality was good on both ends of the call but leaked a little background noise into the call, while the lack of isolation made it harder to hear the caller on the street. That’s good for awareness out on the street but terrible for blocking out distractions. They have a “bass boost” setting but lack really deep low notes, so bass-lovers might want to look elsewhere.īecause of their vented design, the A-Series lack any real sound isolation. Clear, balanced and full sound with excellent separation of tones and detail make them ideal for most music genres. They might be cheaper but the A-Series sound just as good as their more expensive predecessors. The vents on the side of the earbuds release pressure when the tips are inserted into the ear canal for a more comfortable fit. With an Android phone, Google Assistant can also be activated with the “Hey Google” wake word, and can read messages and notifications, send replies, perform real-time translation with Google Translate and all the other things the voice assistant can do on a phone. Used with an Android phone, the earbuds automatically turn up and down the volume by a small amount based on background noise but, otherwise, you have to reach for your phone or ask Assistant. ![]() ![]() When used with an Android phone, tapping and holding activates Google Assistant, allowing you to issue commands and ask questions that are answered when you remove your finger. Tap once to pause/play, twice and thrice to skip track. ![]() The outside surface of the earbuds is touch-sensitive for gesture controls. Testing in congested areas was not possible, however, because of the Covid-19 situation in the UK. The Bluetooth connection to a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and iPhone 12 Pro was solid at home and on a fairly quiet street. They only connect to one device at a time but each earbud can be used on its own. They support Bluetooth 5 with the universal SBC and AAC audio standards used by most devices. The A-Series support Google’s Fast Pair with Android devices but can be paired with Apple devices and Windows PCs, too. Holding your finger on the ‘G’ logo on the surface of the earbud invokes Google Assistant for commands and questions when connected to an Android phone.
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