a b Welch, Chris (October 4, 2023). "Google announces new colors and features for its Pixel Buds Pro earbuds". The Verge . Retrieved October 19, 2023. The distinguishing feature of Pixel Buds is their inclusion of the Google Assistant, a smart voice assistant. This allows the earbuds to translate conversations in real-time, among other standard features such as web search and media connectivity. [15] [16] [17] It supports translation of 40 different languages. [17] Based on the October 2017 demonstration, early coverage compared the Pixel Buds' translation capabilities to that of the fictional Babel fish from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams; [18] however, in a review for Wired, James Temperton called the feature as released "a bit of a con", as the Pixel Buds merely provided a microphone and speaker for transcription and machine translation powered by Google Translate running on a smartphone: "to speak speak English to a German who then replies in German that's translated into English you will need: two Google Pixel 2 phones and two Google Pixel Buds headsets. And even then you'll likely spend most of the conversation staring awkwardly into middle-distance while Assistant tries to work out what the hell is going on. Long rant cut short: you don't actually need the Pixel Buds to do this, they're an entirely pointless accessory." [19] Champy, Adam (October 4, 2017). "Google Pixel Buds — wireless headphones that help you do more". Google . Retrieved December 12, 2022.

Unfortunately, the Google Pixel Buds do not have any way to access Siri, so you don't have access to Apple's digital assistant. This hinders the Pixel Buds as a good pair of earbuds to use with Apple devices unless you don't mind not having Siri.Turning on the Bass Boost adds a bit more oomph to the audio. It adds a little more than the SoundGuys ideal, but this EQ is still much more suited to music than the other one. Due to the pretty neutral mids of the A-Series, I don’t find it too obnoxiously amplified, even with added bass. Maybe the bass and treble sound is a bit hyped for more analytical listeners, but some people like that. Lows, mids, highs Wang, Jules (August 20, 2020). "Pixel Buds 2 now available in all colors at Google Store". Android Police . Retrieved October 30, 2020.

Your charging cord (the included USB-A to USB-C cable) is available and is free of damage and obstructions. Charge safely. Before charging, please be sure you read and follow the safety information about charging Google Pixel Buds here or in the "Be Safe" guide included with your Google Pixel Buds. How to charge your Google Pixel BudsThis Google Pixel Buds A-Series review was updated on October 20, 2023, to ensure the timeliness of the information within.

a b c d Welch, Chris (June 3, 2021). "Google Pixel Buds A-Series review: price is everything". The Verge . Retrieved December 13, 2022.That approachable, entertaining sound is consistent no matter what music we play through the A-Series, and that, combined with the comfort of these lightweight buds, makes them a winner in our book.