Leaked colors of Google Pixel Buds 2a reveal diverse options catering to all preferences
The much-anticipated Pixel Buds 2a are set to hit the market on October 9, 2025, priced at $129. These budget-friendly earbuds come with several premium features, including Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 7 hours of battery life with ANC on (20 hours with the case), 11mm drivers, and the Tensor A1 chip [2][5].
Compared to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, which cost $229, the Buds 2a share a similar design and driver size but have some reduced features and slightly lower specs. Here's a side-by-side comparison:
| Feature | Pixel Buds 2a | Pixel Buds Pro 2 | |---------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------| | Price | $129 | $229 | | Release Date | October 9, 2025 | Available since earlier in 2025, new Moonstone color from Aug 28, 2025 | | Battery Life (with ANC) | 7 hours | 8 hours | | Drivers | 11mm dynamic drivers | 11mm dynamic drivers | | Noise Cancellation Tech | Silent Seal 1.5 (ANC) | Silent Seal 2.0 (better ANC) | | Microphones per Earbud | 2 | 3 | | Conversation Detection | No | Yes | | Head Tracking (Spatial Audio) | No | Yes | | Wireless Charging Case | No | Yes | | Voice Accelerometer | No | Yes | | Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint | Multipoint, improved features | | Additional Features | Transparency mode, spatial audio support (Pixel 6+) | Adaptive Audio, Loud Noise Protection, Gemini Live features | | Colors Available | Iris, Hazel | Multiple including Moonstone |
The Pixel Buds 2a offer a significant upgrade over previous A-series earbuds while providing most core functions at almost half the cost of the Pro 2 [1][2][3][4][5]. However, they lack advanced features like conversation detection, head tracking, wireless charging, and some microphone quality enhancements found in the Pixel Buds Pro 2.
An interesting design change in the Pixel Buds 2a is the replacement of the "stabilizer arc" with a new "stabiliser" on the back, which is intended to ensure a secure fit [2]. This change might be an improvement for users who found the previous "stabilizer arc" irritating inside their ear.
The Pixel Buds 2a are expected to launch alongside the Pixel 10 on August 20 [6]. Preliminary renders show the earbuds in two expected colors: Iris (light lilac) and a darker color, possibly grey or Hazel like the Pixel Buds Pro 2 [7]. Google is preparing for a launch event on August 20 [8].
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The Pixel Buds 2a come with technology like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 11mm drivers, and the Tensor A1 chip even though they are budget-friendly at $129. In comparison, smartphones and other gadgets may lack some high-end features found in the Pixel Buds 2a.
