Google today announced the Pixel Buds Pro in an unexpected reveal. The $199 earbuds are Google’s first to support active noise cancellation, and we got a bunch of details on the Pixel Buds Pro’s specifications and impressive battery life ahead of launch.
The Pixel Buds Pro is a premium product across the board, replacing the 2020 Pixel Buds. As such, you will get all the same features as the original Pixel Buds on this new Pro model. This includes wireless charging, Google Assistant with “Hey Google” support, and real-time translation. Unlike the more affordable Pixel Buds A-series, the touchpad can control volume as well.
Under the hood, Google is using a completely custom audio processor for the Pixel Buds Pro, primarily to help with active noise cancellation. The chip has six cores and a Google-built algorithm, all built by Google’s in-house audio team that the company is building. The earbuds rely on 11mm drivers and feature “active pressure relief” to avoid the feel of a plug.
The Pixel Buds Pro supports active noise cancellation paired with “moldable” eartips that should help make noise cancellation feel a little more effective. The earbuds connect to your phone or other device with Bluetooth 5.0 and can connect to multiple devices at once. Spatial audio will also be supported after launch.
Pixel Buds Pro Specs
- Audio Driver: 11mm with Active Pressure Relief
- Eartips: “Moldable”
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint support
- Chip: Custom six-core audio processor
- Earbud Battery Life: 11 hours without ANC, seven hours with
- Earbud + Case Battery Life: 31 hours without ANC, 20 hours with
- Spatial Audio: Coming with an Update
- Active Noise Canceling: Yes
- Color: Charcoal, Fog, Lemongrass, Coral
- Water Resistance: IPX4 Earbud, IPX2 Case
- Charging: Qi or USB-C
- Price: $199
The Pixel Buds Pro’s battery life is rated at 31 hours in total, or up to 20 hours with ANC turned on. The earbuds themselves are said to last for seven hours with ANC turned on, and 11 hours with the feature turned off. It will surpass a lot of Google’s competition. Charging is done via USB-C, though there’s no cable involved, or wirelessly with Qi chargers or phones that support reverse wireless charging.
Pixel Buds Pro will be made available for sale in July for $199.
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