Google Pixel Buds Pro with smart ANC + pressure releasing sensors are right on point
With the mild success of the 2020 Pixel Buds and the Pixel Buds A-Series on its back, Google is now looking to turn the tables in the ANC earbuds market with its latest creation. The long-rumored Pixel Buds Pro have arrived! They offer features that are hard to ignore for anyone, even grumpiest users.
The true wireless earbuds were announced at Google I/O. They are designed to address the unique nuances audio listeners experience every day. These earbuds are not just noise-isolating accessories. They compete directly with the Apple AirPods Pro. The Pixel Buds Pro will be an integral part of the ecosystem Google is creating with their latest launches at the even including Pixel 6A and Pixel Tablet. Something that tries to replicate the closely-knit ecosystem created by Apple. The ability to seamlessly switch between devices thanks to the multipoint Bluetooth connectivity and software integration. So, you could be listening to a podcast on your phone, and then seamlessly switch to your computer for Zoom calls.
Designer: Google
The new buds were designed to accommodate the varied ear shapes and sizes of thousands. Top that off with the advanced active noise canceling technology honed by the custom-built-6-core audio chip that adapts to the environment to provide the best isolation. Google’s Silent Seal technology is an improvement on the previous one. It uses sensors to adjust the pressure within the ear canal, ensuring maximum comfort. This feature also adapts to the user’s ear and listening habits to provide apt noise cancellation in any environment.
These earbuds are IPX4 rated for water and sweat resistance making them ideal for an active lifestyle. Easy music control and volume adjustment are possible with the intuitive touch controls. These buds are perfect for calling as they have bone condition technology to detect speech. The beamforming microphones, wind-resistant mesh covers, and the voice accelerometer all combine to make sure you hear the person on the other end loud and clear, and vice versa – no matter how noisy the external environment is.
For audio quality fanatics, the buds produce clean sound powered by Google’s algorithms beaming sound via the custom drivers. The in-house audio engineers have done a great job with software tuning. A good example of this is the Volume EQ function, which adjusts the lows and mids according to the volume. Audiophiles will appreciate this feature, which produces a balanced audio profile and a rich audio sound.
The dual-color design gives the buds a unique look. It comes in four colors – Coral Fog Charcoal, Lemongrass, and Charcoal – which adds some zing. In fact, Google senior vice president of devices and services Rick Osterloh said in a media briefing that the Pixel Buds Pro is the “best mobile audio hardware we’ve ever designed.”
Google Pixel Buds Pro claim to have 11 hours of listening with ANC turned off and around seven hours without them. With the wireless charging capable case, that number can be increased to another 13 hours in ANC mode. The buds will be available for pre-order from July 21 onwards for a price tag of $199 and shipping starts July 28.