Google Pixel Buds 2a (Iris)

Overview

Inspired by the design of Pixel Buds Pro 2. Pixel Buds 2a deliver lightweight comfort. crisp audio. Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 and an all-day battery with the charging case.1 Plus. with the twist-to-adjust stabiliser. just twist the buds to get a more secure fit.

Key Features

Ultra light. Ultra comfortable.
Inspired by the design of Pixel Buds Pro 2. Pixel Buds 2a are built for lightweight comfort and an impeccable fit.

Twist-to-adjust stabiliser
The twist-to-adjust stabiliser helps you to secure your Pixel Buds 2a in your ears during workouts or commutes. Or twist in the other direction for relaxed. all-day comfort.

Tap to take control.
With a simple tap on your Pixel Buds 2a. you can begin a conversation with your Gemini voice assistant. start. stop or skip a track or seamlessly switch from Active Noise Cancellation to Transparency mode.

Hear only what you want to hear.
For the first time on A-Series buds. you can use Active Noise Cancellation to help block external noise for clear and uninterrupted sound or switch to Transparency mode when you want to hear the world around you while you listen.

Google Tensor A1 powers every beat.
With the Tensor A1 chip in Pixel Buds 2a. music sounds crisp. rich and detailed. and calls are clearer than any other Pixel Buds A-Series.

Immersive sound w/ 11 mm driver
Immerse yourself in clear. crisp audio with redesigned acoustics and an 11 mm dynamic speaker driver. And customise the levels of bass. treble and more with the 5-band equaliser.

Spatial Audio
With spatial audio. sound feels like it’s surrounding you from every angle. so you’re fully immersed in whatever you’re watching or listening to. Available with a compatible Pixel device.

Clear Calling
Clear Calling. available with a Pixel series phone. helps block background noise. so wind. external chatter or other distractions in your environment won’t interrupt your conversations. Your voice will come through loud and clear on every call.

Hearing wellness
Takes care of your ears.
The Pixel Buds app alerts you when you’ve been listening to music too loud so you can adjust the volume. helping protect your ears from damage over time.

Talk with Gemini. hands-free.
Get help without taking out your phone. Your Gemini voice assistant can find info from recent emails. give you walking directions or brainstorm in real time. All you have to do is start talking.

Go Live with Gemini.
Brainstorm ideas for a movie night. add a snack list to Google Keep and schedule an event for Saturday evening in Google Calendar – all without having to take out your phone.

Enhanced notification summary
Have Gemini summarise. save key info and reply to incoming text messages just by speaking to your buds. so you can stay connected to your contacts without taking out your phone.

Specifications

Compatibility requirements:
Pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device. including Android. iOS. tablets and laptops.
 
Full access to features requires:
- Google Account
- Companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer
- Gemini mobile app for Gemini-powered features
- Internet connection

Sweat and water resistance:
Earbuds: IP54 rated
Case: IPX4 rated

Connectivity Each earbud:
- Bluetooth 5.4

Processor: Google Tensor A1
Audio:
- Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver
- Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5
- Transparency mode
- Active in-ear pressure relief

Voice:
- Bluetooth Super Wideband
- Clear Calling
- Wind-blocking mesh covers

Sensors Each earbud:
- Two microphones
- Capacitive touch (tap) sensors for music. calls and voice assistant controls
- IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection to play and pause automatically

Charging
Charging case: USB-C charging port

Battery:
- With Active Noise Cancellation off. up to 10 hours of listening time and up to 27 hours total listening time with the charging case.
- With Active Noise Cancellation on. up to 7 hours of listening time and up to 20 hours of total listening time with the charging case.
- 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on.

Dimensions:
- Each earbud: (with medium eartip): 23.1 mm x 16.0 mm x 17.8 mm
- Charging case: 50.0 mm x 24.5 mm x 57.2 mm

Weight
- Each earbud: 4.7 g (with medium eartip)
- Charging case: 47.6 g (with earbuds)