Pixel Buds Pro 2 offers better noise cancellation and have a new design built for comfort and a secure fit.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 use Google’s custom-designed Tensor A1 chip, which provides superior audio performance, improved noise reduction, and clever Google AI. These earbuds are 24% lighter and 27% smaller than their predecessors, and have been redesigned for a secure and comfortable fit, with four eartip sizes and a new twist-to-adjust stabilizer.
Tensor A1 supports super low-latency audio processing, adjusting up to 3 million times per second for twice the noise cancellation strength of prior models, effectively blocking a broader variety of noises. The processor also improves audio quality by allocating a dedicated processing lane to music, resulting in more accurate and immersive sound.
Better Noise cancellation with Tensor A1 Processor
Despite their diminutive size, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 have a battery life of up to 8 hours with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) enabled, and up to 30 hours with the case. A short 15-minute charge adds an extra 3 hours of use.
The earphones also have Gemini, a virtual AI assistant that provides hands-free assistance with tasks such as directions, reminders, and music recommendations, even when your phone is locked. Gemini Live enables lengthy, real-time chats with the AI assistant.
Other features include Find My Device Network for discovering misplaced buds, Clear Calling for noise-free phone conversations, Conversation Detection for effortless engagement with those around you, and spatial audio with head tracking for an immersive sound experience while watching movies and shows. The buds can easily switch between numerous devices, providing ease for a variety of uses.
The new Tensor G4 engine powers all three handsets, which have 12 GB of RAM in the Pixel 9 and 16 GB in the Pixel 9 Pro variants. Google claims that the chip is 20% faster for web browsing and boosts app startup times by 17%. The Tensor G4 is also touted to be more power efficient and designed to operate huge language models such as Gemini. These are the first phones to enable Gemini Nano with Multimodality, which allows the device’s AI to process not only text but also images, audio, and voice. Additionally, the gadgets are compatible with Gemini Live, a new service that allows for real-time speech discussions with the chatbot.
This year’s Pro models have a design that is similar to the more cheap Pixel 9, but with a premium feel. Google has replaced the glossy coating with a matte glass finish similar to that of last year’s Pixel 8 Pro. The flat frame has a shiny finish that looks great but may gather smudges quickly after unboxing. Both the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL come in Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose Quartz, providing a variety of stylish color options.
