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Google Pixel Buds Pro
Buy the first Pixel Buds Pro only well below its $199 launch price: it still has Silent Seal noise cancelling, multipoint and a wireless-charging case.
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Google Pixel Buds Pro, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Buy the first Pixel Buds Pro only well below its $199 launch price: it still has Silent Seal noise cancelling, multipoint and a wireless-charging case. Each 6.2 g bud lasts up to 7 hours with noise cancelling on or 11 with it off, and the case stretches that to 20 or 31. Pixel Buds Pro 2 adds Tensor A1, Silent Seal 2.0 and IP54 buds, and full features need Android 6.0 or newer.
Who it is for
- Android owners who find a pair well below $199. You still get Google's Silent Seal noise cancelling and a Transparency mode for hearing the room.
- People who juggle a laptop, tablet, TV and phone. Multipoint moves the buds between devices you've already paired, iOS phones included.
- Anyone with a Qi charging pad: the case charges on it.
Who should skip it
- Buyers paying close to full price. Pixel Buds Pro 2 brings Tensor A1, Silent Seal 2.0, which Google says cancels twice as much noise, and IP54 buds with an IPX4 case.
- iPhone owners who want the whole package. The buds pair with iPhones, but Google's full feature set needs Android 6.0 or newer.
- LDAC fans. Google publishes no codec list for Pixel Buds Pro.
What sets it apart
- Silent Seal noise cancelling, run by a custom 6-core audio chip with Google's own algorithms.
- Up to 7 hours per charge with noise cancelling on and 11 with it off, rising to 20 and 31 with the case.
- Volume EQ, which rebalances highs, mids and lows as you change the volume, plus a 5-band EQ in the Pixel Buds app.
- In-ear pressure sensors with active pressure relief for comfort.
Caveats
- Spatial audio arrived after launch, and its head tracking works on listed Pixel phones with supported movies and shows.
- Pro 2's twist-to-adjust stabilizer isn't on this model, so the fit depends on the tips alone.
Key specs
In the same order on every earbuds page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Sealed in-ear; no twist-to-adjust stabilizer | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specs |
| Fit / tips / wings | Moldable eartips at launch; interchangeable tips on later Google Store pages; no Pro 2-style stabilizer | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11 |
| Driver / acoustic architecture | Custom 11 mm dynamic driver; in-ear pressure sensors and active pressure relief for comfort | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specs |
| Chip / processor | Custom 6-core audio chip; Pro 2 uses Tensor A1 | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11 |
| Active noise cancellation | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal, which adapts to your ear | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specsGoogle gives no decibel figure. |
| Transparency / ambient | Transparency mode | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11 |
| Spatial / 360 audio | Added after launch, with head tracking on listed Pixel phones; not exclusive to Pro 2 | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store |
| Hearing features | Hearing Wellness: the Pixel Buds app shows how loud you've listened over time; not a hearing aid | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Battery — buds | Up to 11 hours with ANC off; up to 7 hours with ANC on | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specsGoogle's approximate listening times, from pre-production testing. |
| Battery — with case | Up to 31 hours with ANC off; up to 20 hours with ANC on (including the buds' 11 and 7) | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Charging | USB-C on the case; no 5-minute charge figure published | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Wireless charging | Yes, Qi-certified case | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Water / dust — buds | IPX4 (IEC 60529, as manufactured); not waterproof, and the rating can decrease | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specs |
| Water / dust — case | IPX2 | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specs |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0; pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device (Android, iOS, tablets, laptops) | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Microphones / calls | Beamforming mics, voice accelerometer and wind-blocking mesh covers; mic count not published (Pro 2 lists three) | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specs |
| On-bud controls | Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) for music, calls and Assistant | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Multipoint / device switching | Yes; switches automatically between previously paired devices (laptops, tablets, TVs, Android and iOS phones) | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11 |
| Sensors | Ear-canal pressure sensors; IR proximity sensor for in-ear play and pause; capacitive touch; no gyro or Hall sensor listed, unlike Pro 2 | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specs |
| Weight — one bud | 6.2 g (0.2 oz) with medium eartip | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Weight — case | 62.4 g (2.2 oz) with earbuds | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Dimensions — one bud | 22.3 × 22.0 × 23.7 mm (about 0.9 in) | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Dimensions — case | 25 × 50 × 63.2 mm (1 × 2 × 2.5 in) | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Finishes | Coral, Lemongrass, Fog, Charcoal at launch; Bay and Porcelain later; not every color in every country | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| Phone / OS compatibility | Any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device; full Google features need Android 6.0 or newer; Assistant and translation features carry extra conditions | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11; Google Store specs |
| Find / Fast Pair / UWB | Fast Pair; Find Hub case speaker and UWB not listed | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11 |
| Companion app / firmware | Pixel Buds app and Android settings: 5-band EQ, Hearing Wellness, firmware updates | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| US launch price | $199 (US) | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11Pre-orders opened 21 July 2022. |
| Price band | Flagship ($100–$200 US list at launch) | Based on the $199 launch price |
| Announced | 11 May 2022 (Google I/O); pre-orders from 21 July 2022 | Google Pixel blog |
| Availability | Google's 2022 Pro, now a generation old; on 2026-09-19 Google's store put Pixel Buds Pro 2 and 2a first | Google Store; Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11 |
Google Pixel Buds Pro extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Silent Seal (first generation) | Adapts to your ear to maximize cancelled noise; Pro 2 has Silent Seal 2.0 | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11 |
| Custom 6-core audio chip | Runs Google's noise-cancelling algorithms on a custom 6-core chip, tuned by its in-house audio team; not Tensor A1 | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11 |
| Volume EQ | Adjusts tuning as you change volume so highs, mids and lows stay balanced | Google Pixel blog, 2022-05-11 |
| Hearing Wellness (app) | Shows how loud you've been listening and how to adjust; not a hearing aid | Google Store specs (Ireland) |
| In the box | Buds, case and tips, per later Google Store pages | Google Store |
Google’s first Pro earbuds, four years on
Google announced Pixel Buds Pro at I/O on 11 May 2022 and opened pre-orders on 21 July 2022 at $199. It set the pattern Pixel Buds Pro 2 follows: sealed buds with Silent Seal noise cancelling, a Transparency mode, multipoint and a case that charges on a Qi pad.
You still get all of that. What you give up by buying the older pair is the newer chip, stronger noise cancelling, a dust rating and a lighter bud.
What Pro 2 changed
| Spec | Pixel Buds Pro | Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Custom 6-core audio chip | Tensor A1 |
| Noise cancelling | Silent Seal | Silent Seal 2.0, which Google says cancels twice as much |
| Water resistance | IPX4 buds, IPX2 case | IP54 buds, IPX4 case |
| Weight per bud | 6.2 g | 4.7 g |
| Fit | Moldable eartips | Eartips plus a twist-to-adjust stabilizer |
| Microphones | Beamforming mics and a voice accelerometer | Three mics |
At similar money, Pro 2 is the one to buy. Pixel Buds Pro vs Pro 2 goes through the rest.
Battery and charging
Google’s approximate listening times:
| Mode | Per charge | With the case |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling on | Up to 7 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Noise cancelling off | Up to 11 hours | Up to 31 hours |
The case charges on a Qi pad or over USB-C. Google gives no quick-charge figure for it, though Pro 2 has one.
Fit and comfort
With a medium tip, a bud weighs 6.2 g; case and buds together come to 62.4 g. Google launched the Pro with moldable eartips and later listed interchangeable tips. Sensors read the pressure in your ear canal, and active pressure relief eases it, which is what keeps a sealed bud from feeling plugged up.
Pull a bud out and an IR proximity sensor pauses the music.
Sound, calls and controls
The custom 11 mm driver is tuned on the fly by Volume EQ, and the app adds a 5-band EQ. For calls there are beamforming mics, a voice accelerometer and wind-blocking mesh covers. Tap and swipe controls handle music, calls and Assistant.
Price and colors
Pixel Buds Pro launched at $199 in the US. Launch colors were Coral, Lemongrass, Fog and Charcoal, with Bay and Porcelain added later, though not every color reached every country. With Pro 2 and 2a now leading Google’s store, look for this one discounted or refurbished, and check Pro 2’s current price before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Google Pixel blog — Loud and clear, Pixel Buds Pro are here (11 May 2022) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Google Store — Pixel Buds Pro (Ireland spec block) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Pixel Buds Pro or Pixel Buds Pro 2?
Get Pro 2 if you're paying anything close to full price: it adds Tensor A1, Silent Seal 2.0, IP54 buds with an IPX4 case, a twist-to-adjust fit and buds that weigh 4.7 g instead of 6.2 g. Pixel Buds Pro still has noise cancelling, Transparency, multipoint and a Qi case, so it's worth buying at a clear discount.
Does Pixel Buds Pro charge wirelessly?
Yes. The case is Qi-certified, and it also charges over USB-C.
Does Pixel Buds Pro work with an iPhone?
Yes, as Bluetooth earbuds, and multipoint will even switch over to an iPhone. The full Google feature set is another matter: it needs Android 6.0 or newer.
Is Pixel Buds Pro waterproof?
No. The buds are rated IPX4 and the case IPX2, and Google says the rating can decrease over time. Pro 2 moves up to IP54 buds and an IPX4 case.
Is Hearing Wellness a hearing aid?
No. It's a Pixel Buds app feature that shows how loud you've been listening over time and how to adjust.
Official product page: Google Pixel Buds Pro. Tech specs: Google Pixel Buds Pro specs.