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The speaker reviews the Pixel Buds A-Series and Pixel Buds Pro, focusing on their features, design, and performance enhancements from previous models. The A-Series is highlighted for its affordability, while the Pro model, priced at $199, introduces active noise cancellation (ANC), improved battery life, and a more comfortable design. Key features of the Pixel Buds Pro include strong bass, IPX4 sweat resistance, multi-device support, and Google Assistant integration. However, the lack of an equalizer and adaptive sound is noted. Despite some drawbacks, such as inconsistent volume control and a slightly muffled transparency mode, the Pixel Buds Pro are robust in smart features and overall performance, making them highly recommended by the speaker for various uses, including workouts, everyday listening, and calls.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the Pixel Buds A-Series, emphasizing their affordability at $69 compared to the older 2020 Pixel Buds which cost $179. The older model was praised but lacked active noise cancellation, which downgraded their competitive edge. The speaker had predicted a more premium version would eventually be released with active noise cancellation and a larger battery, and this prediction came true with the Pixel Buds Pro, priced at $199 (less on Amazon except for the coral color).
The case design remains compact and well-made, featuring IPX2 splash resistance, a USB-C port, and wireless charging capability. The Pixel Buds Pro themselves have a new design lacking the wingtips of the previous model; this change makes them more comfortable but slightly less secure in-ear. They come in various colors and fit snugly with a quarter twist. Overall, the speaker highlights the improvements and advantages of the Pixel Buds Pro, strongly recommending them.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the performance and features of the new Pixel Buds Pro. They highlight the IPX4 rating, which makes the earbuds sweat-proof but not something they personally prefer for workouts. They commend the sound quality, particularly noting the strong, punchy bass from the 11mm drivers, and the effective noise cancellation. However, they point out the absence of an equalizer (EQ) in both the Pixel Buds app and Pixel phone, which Google plans to address with a firmware update later in the year. Another notable point is the slightly lower overall volume compared to other earbuds, where the bottom 40% of the volume slider is almost inaudible. Additionally, the earbuds include a transparency mode to let in ambient sounds using built-in microphones.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance of the transparency mode on the Pixel Buds, describing it as somewhat muffled and rating it a B-minus compared to AirPods. The Pixel Buds’ main strength lies in their software and integrated features, such as Google Assistant, customizable touch controls, and a variety of smart capabilities. The touch controls include playing, skipping, and going back in media, though volume adjustment via swiping is inconsistent. Additional features include multi-device support, in-ear detection, a find my device feature, and an ear tip seal check. The lack of an adaptive sound feature is noted, but otherwise, the Pixel Buds Pro are described as feature-rich. They boast an improved battery life of seven hours with active noise cancellation (ANC) on and 11 hours with ANC off. The speaker concludes that the Pixel Buds Pro are easy to recommend at their $199 price point, despite other available options like AirPods or Samsung buds for better sound quality.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various types of earbuds and their suitability for different activities. They mention not having tried the new Samsung earbuds yet but expect them to be good based on past experiences. The speaker prefers earbuds with wingtips, like the Beats Fit Pro and Beats Studio Buds, for workouts due to better stability in the ear. For everyday use, including meetings and phone calls, they favor a different set, specifically praising Google’s earbuds for their all-day comfort and integrated Google Assistant functionality. The speaker expresses a desire for an equalizer feature on these earbuds and concludes with a thank you to Google and a farewell to the viewers.