Pixel Buds review: Lost in translation

Enjoyed in bursts

I can adapt to overly sensitive headphones. But if they aren’t comfortable, what’s the point? The Pixel Buds are somewhere in the middle.

They’re not painfully uncomfortable, but they aren’t earbuds I can wear for long stretches. Usually, after an hour or so I would have to take a break. The problem is that they don’t fit in my ears all that well, despite featuring an adjustable cord.

They just kind of sit there without feeling particularly snug (but not so much as to fall out). This means the Pixel Buds aren’t very good at cancelling out ambient noise. Even in a relatively quiet office, I found nearby conversations to be a distraction. Granted, Google’s headphones weren’t designed to cancel noise, but it’s something to note.

Even still, the Pixel Buds produce clear sound quality. I’ve never used Apple’s AirPods, so I’m not sure how Google’s headphones compare. But, to my untrained ears, they sound pretty good for what they are which, to be fair, is to provide users with a more convenient connection to Google Assistant.

And battery life has been solid so far. During a normal 9 to 5 workday, I was able to eke out about 5 hours, with constant pausing throughout the day. That’s with Assistant, music, phone calls, etc. To charge them, simply place them back in their case.

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