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AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

General

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Series

AirPods Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026

Pixel Buds5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Pixel Buds page lists Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3047, A3048, A3049, A29684Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026Exact generation heading names the earbuds. Charging case heading gives A2968. No sibling generation or case revision is included.

GD3B4, GW8XE, G0DNE18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026FCC Regulatory Compliance identifies left GD3B4, right GW8XE and charging case G0DNE. Battery model IDs are separate.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

13 August 202413Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026Dated Google launch blog header for Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Status

Discontinued15Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 7 October 2026September 10, 2025 article explicitly says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 after introducing Pro3. Retailer remaining stock does not change maker lifecycle.

Available1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026US exact-model purchase price and Buy link establish available status and US market.3Maker product pagestore.google.com/de/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Opened German regional maker purchase and spec page identifies same exact model. Regional purchase rows verified separately.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026Apple's September 2023 release presents AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C as an update of the same generation.

Google Pixel Buds Pro26Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_pro_2_in_for_review-amp-65146.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena calls the Pixel Buds Pro 2 the successor to the 2022 Pixel Buds Pro.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2492Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026US launch price from Pricing and Availability.

$2291Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026$229 on the US Google Store13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2793Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026German launch price including VAT from Preise und Verfuegbarkeit.

€24917Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/pixel-buds-pro-2-made-by-google-2024Read 30 September 2026Launch blog August 13, 2024: preorder 249 EUR including VAT, retail September 26.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE36Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 7 October 2026US and German maker launch announcements establish US 249 USD and German 279 EUR with VAT offering with September 22 availability. These are verified launch markets, not an exhaustive worldwide country list. Regional A3049 differences and other country claims are not inferred.37Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 7 October 2026US and German maker launch announcements establish US 249 USD and German 279 EUR with VAT offering with September 22 availability. These are verified launch markets, not an exhaustive worldwide country list. Regional A3049 differences and other country claims are not inferred.

US, DE1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026US exact-model purchase price and Buy link establish available status and US market.3Maker product pagestore.google.com/de/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Opened German regional maker purchase and spec page identifies same exact model. Regional purchase rows verified separately.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Porcelain, Hazel, Peony, Wintergreen, Moonstone, Olive1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Store lists Porcelain, Olive, Peony, Hazel on 2026-09-304Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 30 September 2026Help center lists Hazel, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Moonstone13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026Launch colours Porcelain, Hazel, Peony and Wintergreen14Press articlesoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-new-color-161331Read 30 September 2026New Olive colour, Aug 12, 2026

Segment

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

In-ear16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear, Enclosure: Closed-Back

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

Stemless15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Review photos show a stemless bud with an oval nozzle and a fin

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Set the microphone location. Either earbud can act as the microphone when used alone.

Either bud8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 30 September 2026If you wear only one of the Pixel Buds, you can still use all of the noise control modes

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Audio Technology names one custom Apple driver per earbud. Driver technology and diameter are not published.18Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C review names custom-built 11 mm dynamic driver. Added type/diameter to existing count 1. Acoustic role and diaphragm material remain unset.19Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C teardown physically isolates and measures approximately 11.00 mm driver, independently corroborating published circular diameter. This is approximate teardown physical size, not a maker acoustic performance claim.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: one custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C version review explicitly names custom-built 11 mm dynamic driver. High-excursion alone was not used to infer technology. Exact USB-C teardown separately measures approximately 11.00 mm.

Dynamic1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: one custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

48kHz2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

20bits2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026Introducing Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro. 20-bit, 48 kHz requires Apple Vision Pro and the proprietary wireless protocol. This is not Bluetooth AAC lossless playback.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes25Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 7 October 2026Hearing Test creates a personalized hearing profile and Hearing Aid applies personalized adjustments. Media Assist extends these to music/video/calls. Applies to Pro 2 including USB-C, with current firmware, compatible iPhone/iPad, adult and supported-region conditions already present.

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Onboard EQ

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Custom EQ settings are stored on the AirPods and carry across paired devices. Model eligibility is confirmed by the linked supported-model list.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

310Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide is for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Three adjustable bands on eligible AirPods 4 and Pro 2.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Supported list explicitly includes AirPods 4 both models and AirPods Pro 2. Requires current compatible Apple software.

59Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ only applies to Pro 2 and 2a. Explicit 5 frequency bands.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost, Clarity9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ guide: Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost and Clarity. Last saved is a user setting.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Spatial Audio7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 30 September 2026Spatial Audio guide explicitly supports Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Pixel 6/6 Pro or newer phones.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 30 September 2026Spatial Audio guide explicitly supports head tracking on Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Pixel 6/6 Pro or newer phones.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: ANC Silent Seal 2.0.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C teardown identifies exterior microphone for ANC and an inward microphone for ANC. This establishes hybrid placement, separately from adaptive control.

Hybrid25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-test.90021Read 8 October 2026Exact ANC section describes surrounding-noise sensing plus feedback through an inward-facing microphone. Hybrid classifies these documented placements. No extra microphones inferred from the prose, maker six physical total remains unchanged.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

416Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown identifies one internal ANC microphone and one exterior ANC microphone per earbud. Two per bud gives four across the pair. Third stem-tip microphone is expressly for calls and is not inferred as ANC.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104979Read 7 October 2026Article explicitly lists AirPods Pro 2 and says Adaptive mode blends ANC and Transparency to control noise based on changing environment. This establishes adaptive control separately from hybrid microphone placement.

Yes2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Silent Seal 2.0 adapts to your environment up to 3 million times per second

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: Transparency.

Adjustable transparency

Yes21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Current guide provides Amplification, Transparency Balance and Tone sliders in Headphone Accommodations, plus Ambient Noise Reduction. Applies to AirPods Pro including Pro 2. Requires compatible current Apple software.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 30 September 2026ANC guide: Pro 2 Adaptive mode works with noise cancellation and transparency to reduce loud or unwanted noise.

Conversation detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: Conversation Detection.

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Physical exterior microphone acoustic mesh is explicitly described as reducing wind-noise impact. This is a wind-noise mitigation feature, not an algorithm name or claimed attenuation.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Voice: wind-blocking mesh covers. This is physical wind suppression, not a selectable software mode.

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

HeadphonesAddict reports a U-shaped response with elevated sub-bass. Its ANC-off response is more balanced, while ANC-on lifts treble. The reviewer says Adaptive EQ may affect the measured response.17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C review publishes separate ANC on/off graphs. Method: MiniDSP H.E.A.R.S. and REW, 20 Hz-20 kHz sweeps, 94 dB earbuds baseline at 300 Hz, five repositioned measurements averaged with 1/12 smoothing. Target is its flat reference, not Harman. Test host, codec, firmware and tips are not stated. These notes retain the reviewer’s measured response description without inventing numeric target deviations. Same USB-C sample check as the battery life note.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026MiniDSP H.E.A.R.S. and REW, 20 Hz-20 kHz sweep, 94 dB at 300 Hz earbuds baseline, 5 repositioned measurements averaged, 1/12 smoothing, flat line reference. Only descriptive own curve result retained. No graph-derived scalar.

Warm sound signature16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026RTINGS sound signature: Warm. Other test results are members only

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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2dB16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Slightly Emphasized (2 dB), RTINGS test bench 2.3

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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-1dB16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Balanced (-1 dB)

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

HeadphonesAddict recorded calls in quiet conditions and with background noise. Speech sounded clean but slightly thin in quiet. With noise, speech became more muffled and quieter while remaining understandable.17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C review has recorded microphone comparison: 0:00-0:24 no noise, 0:24-0:55 background noise. Linked method records audio during a phone call, first quiet, then simulated traffic noise. Exact phone, call codec, firmware and noise level not specified. Same USB-C sample check as the battery life note.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Method records call audio quiet then simulated traffic. Specific USB-C review timestamps 0:00-0:24 quiet, 0:24-0:55 noise. Phone, call codec, firmware and noise level unreported.

Speech is intelligible in quiet spaces. Background noise makes it harder for the microphones to isolate the speaker.16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph, method 2.3: quiet and noisy environment comparison. Exact firmware, codec and microphone test settings are not public.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	6.05

Source17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C review battery table and detailed personal test both state 6 h 3 min with ANC enabled and music at 50% volume, one full earbud charge. Method page charges to 100%, plays various songs until drain, at about 20 C. Host, codec, firmware and Spatial Audio state are not specified. A summary pros bullet says ANC off, but repeated explicit battery-test table and test narrative establish ANC on. No case-inclusive 30 h inferred from this test. Independent sample check: February 2024 new-version article explicitly names USB-C, IP54 and a braided cable, and its own photo shows a USB-C connector. Measurement chart assets are from February 2024. The old 2022 peer thumbnail is not test scope. No Lightning-only review measurements copied.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published method January 11, 2024 predates February 23, 2024 exact USB-C review. Charge 100%, various music 50% volume to drain, ANC enabled if available, about 20 C. Specific review explicit 6 h 03 ANC on is retained. Summary ANC off bullet conflicts but detailed table and test narrative resolve it. Host, codec and firmware unknown.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.92
Yes	8.15

Source15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 20267 h 55 min with ANC on, SoundGuys standardized battery test. Stored as 7.92 h24Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-test.90021Read 8 October 2026Own test, published 23 October 2024: ANC on, medium volume, mixed music genres, depleted after 8 h 9 min = 8.15 h. Exact host, codec, firmware and first/last-earbud cutoff not stated in runtime paragraph. Existing SoundGuys 7.92 h remains a separate test. No case-total measurement inferred.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

6.05h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

8.15h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

616Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A3049 earbud/A2968 USB-C case teardown identifies three physical MEMS microphones in one bud: internal, exterior noise-canceling and stem-tip calling. Symmetric pair gives six, excluding case speaker and speech accelerometer. Voice-only count is not inferred because maker dual-beamforming description and shared internal call role do not fully resolve that scope.

61Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Three microphones per earbud4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 30 September 2026

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI35Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/06/airpods-introduce-convenient-ways-to-communicate-and-interactRead 7 October 2026Maker June 10, 2024 press release explicitly describes Voice Isolation machine learning running on AirPods Pro H2 and paired iPhone/iPad/Mac, isolating voice and removing background noise. Current exact USB-C tech spec and firmware 7A294 release establish Pro 2 support and requirements. ai enum maps this explicit machine-learning method, without assuming every call host supports it.

AI2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Beamforming mics and Google AI make your voice sound extra clear (Clear Calling)

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Super wideband1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Super Wideband

Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Google Tensor A11Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table, processor per earbud: Google Tensor A1.

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C version review explicitly lists SBC and AAC. Test-method page verifies codecs using Android Developer Options as well as packaging/specifications. Proprietary Vision Pro lossless link is not called a Bluetooth codec.

SBC, AAC15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026SBC and AAC. LC3 not confirmed

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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Yes15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Review update of Oct 7, 2024 notes Auracast support arrived

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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Yes5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Buds table gives checkmark for Pro 2.6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Multipoint definition: up to 2 concurrent Bluetooth devices. Pro 2 confirmed by compare table.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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25Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Buds table gives checkmark for Pro 2.6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Multipoint definition: up to 2 concurrent Bluetooth devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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821Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Modern Pair your Google Pixel Buds to additional devices section: up to 8 retained pairings, then oldest forgotten. Following exact Pro, Pro 2 and 2a Multipoint section distinguishes two concurrently connected sources. Not the separate Gen1 paragraph.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev228ba3df8/webRead 5 October 2026Opening section explicitly describes switching between Apple devices signed into the same account. Linked supported-model list includes these models. This differs from simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Audio switch between Fast Paired Android devices on the same Google account

Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Audio switch instructions describe Fast paired Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Google Play Services and Android 8 or later.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Maker supported list says AirPods Pro all models. Main Share Audio manual says a supported iPhone/iPad streams to two compatible pairs, with separate volume controls. Not multipoint or Auracast.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Low-latency gaming mode works with Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 202613Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 5 October 2026Android setup explicitly covers AirPods 3, AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. Audio and calls supported, Siri unavailable on non-Apple devices.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device, including Android, iOS, tablets, and laptops23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Documented Pro 2 Bluetooth pairing to Windows, macOS and ChromeOS for web companion, in addition to existing Android/iOS audio compatibility. App eligibility is separate from basic Bluetooth audio.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source28Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 7 October 2026Non-Apple pairing guide explicitly includes Pro 2 and Android Bluetooth setup with listening and talking. Apple-device pairing guide independently gives iPhone/iPad and Mac routes. No Windows/Linux/console support or USB-C case audio is inferred. Microphone flag stored only for explicitly stated Android talk use.29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev7c85810f2/webRead 7 October 2026Maker AirPods Pro 2 pairing instructions give iPhone/iPad opening-case connection and Mac Bluetooth/System Settings route. Apple phone/tablet grouping is ios enum, not USB audio.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
ChromeOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Current Android, other-device and Chromebook Bluetooth pairing instructions. The Chromebook route is stored as ChromeOS. Phone call availability is separately supported by exact Pro 2 Multipoint documentation.22Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2-compatible Multipoint instructions explicitly include Android and iOS phones and prioritize phone/video calls. Windows/Mac/ChromeOS audio routes have no asserted microphone flag from mere pairing.23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Current supported-device list includes Pro 2. Desktop app requires prior Bluetooth pairing. No USB audio or desktop microphone claim is inferred.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio profile	iPhone with TrueDepth camera. Compatible content, hardware and software.
20-bit / 48 kHz lossless audio	Apple Vision Pro with compatible software and proprietary wireless audio protocol.
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid	Adults 18 or older, supported region, AirPods firmware 7B19 or later, and compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 or later. Keep firmware and device software current.
Live Translation	Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 models or later. Latest iOS and AirPods firmware. Supported languages and regions.
Custom three-band EQ	Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, or Mac with macOS 27. Current AirPods firmware.
Voice Isolation	AirPods Pro 2 with latest firmware and compatible device running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia or later.
Hearing Protection	Current AirPods firmware and compatible Apple software. Region-dependent. The current Pro 2 availability list includes the US and Canada and other listed regions. Germany is not listed for this feature.
Precision Finding	MagSafe USB-C case paired with an Ultra Wideband-compatible iPhone. UWB availability and permitted use vary by region.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev9c215ca94/webRead 5 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 202624Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev4a13375fb/webRead 7 October 2026UWB finding needs nearby paired UWB-compatible Apple device and user initiated finding. Exact USB-C technical sheet U1 case chip and Find My guide specifically UWB capable iPhone. Country and regional use restrictions apply.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Added exact Voice Isolation minimum operating-system and firmware requirement from footnote 4. Existing requirements retained.38Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 7 October 2026Exact release notes 7B19 establish Hearing Test and Hearing Aid iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 and firmware 7B19 minimum, adults 18+. Other 9A348 current Custom EQ and 7A294 Voice Isolation scopes were independently reopened. Major-only 18 wording in old technical footnote does not replace exact patch prerequisite. Region availability differs by feature.40Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availabilityRead 7 October 2026Current model-specific Hearing Protection Pro 2 list includes US, Canada and listed additional regions, not Germany. Pro 3 much larger list including Germany not borrowed. Test and Aid lists include US and Germany, adult 18+, current compatible firmware and OS. Precise iOS 18.1 and 7B19 introduction from separate release notes.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Feature	Needs
Spatial Audio with head tracking	Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or newer Pixel phones
Low-latency gaming mode	Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer
Bluetooth SuperWideBand	Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer
Full access to features	Google Account, companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection
Google Translate conversation/transcribe modes	Compatible Android phone, latest Google and Google Translate apps, Google Account and internet. Language/mode restrictions apply.
Desktop web companion	Pixel Buds Pro 2 paired to computer by Bluetooth. Chrome or Edge recommended. Windows 11+, macOS Sonoma 14+, or ChromeOS 128+. Web app adjusts audio/control settings and supports manual firmware updates. It has no automatic updates.
Multipoint and Audio switch	Enable Multipoint in Pixel Buds settings after pairing two sources. Audio switch uses Fast Pair, Android 8+, Google Play Services and same Google Account. Remembered pairings are distinct from two simultaneous sources.
User battery replacement	Maker does not authorize user removal or replacement. Contact Google or its authorized service provider. Pixel Buds 2a case self-repair permission does not apply to Pro 2.

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 20265Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 20267Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 30 September 202618Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Exact device/case safety guide gives authorized-provider battery replacement. Do not transfer the separate Pixel Buds 2a case self-repair procedure.20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7573100Read 30 September 2026Translate setup requires compatible Android device, latest Google and Google Translate apps, Google Account and internet. Available language/mode restrictions apply.22Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Multipoint is enabled through Pixel Buds settings. Android audio switch requires Fast Pair, Android 8+, Play Services and same account. No source-pairing memory inferred from concurrent count.23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Exact OS/browser table and no automatic web firmware updates. Mobile update procedure remains separate.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2 guide Repair & Service and Battery sections prohibit self-repair and battery removal, and require Google or authorized provider for replacement. GD3B4/GW8XE earbud cell model 1254S4 is identified. Normal user battery replacement is not authorized.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Battery and footnotes 11 and 14. ANC on, AAC playlist, 50% volume, iPhone 15 Pro. Six hours earbuds only and 30 hours including case. Spatial Audio and head tracking reduce earbud use to 5.5 hours, which is not stored as an indistinguishable row.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	8
ANC off	No	12
ANC on	Yes	30
ANC off	Yes	48

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: earbuds 8 h ANC on/12 h off. Buds plus case 30 h ANC on/48 h off.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 30 September 2026

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

48h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

5min1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: 5 minutes of earbud charging delivers 1.5 h with ANC off.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Battery. Approximately one hour of earbud playback after five minutes in the case. ANC enabled in footnote 15.

1.5h1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in charging case gives up to 1.5 h with ANC off. Help center 1 h is with ANC on. Launch 15-minute/3-hour claim is a different charge duration.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

523mAh16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026A2968 lid and internal A2798 lithium pack both state rated total 523 mAh. Pack nominal 3.82 V and 1.997 Wh, not 523 mAh per cell. Two cells form the total pack. Earbud 49.7 mAh is fractional and cannot be represented by current integer field without rounding.

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User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Same guide covers Pro 2 charging case G0DNE with battery model GH8TQ, and prohibits user battery removal/replacement. This is not inferred merely from absence of a repair guide.

Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: USB-C.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: Qi-certified.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

MagSafe, Qi, Apple Watch charger1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Qi1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: Qi-certified.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: case ringtone speaker.

Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific controls section. Force sensor on stem. Pro 2 adds volume swipe. AirPods 4 and Pro 2 support head gestures with Announce Calls and Announce Notifications enabled.

Touch, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) sensors10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026

Swipe10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026Controls model matrix and per-gesture rows: swipe forward and back.

Gestures

Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold, Swipe up or down, Nod or shake head6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026

Tap, Double Tap, Triple Tap, Swipe Forward, Swipe Backward, Press & Hold, Nod up and down, Head shake from left to right10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026Controls model matrix and per-gesture rows: tap, double tap, triple tap, swipe forward and back, press and hold. Pro 2 only: nod and head shake.

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Change press-and-hold and mute/end call actions.

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026Press & hold can be set to noise control or Gemini

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Gemini2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Exact-model section hands-free Gemini Live.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Turn automatic ear detection on or off. Playback stops on removal and resumes on insertion.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Sensors: IR in-ear sensor for automatic play and pause.

Sensors

Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Touch control1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) sensors, IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer and gyroscope, Voice accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor (case)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Voice accelerometer plus explicit sensors: capacitive touch, IR in-ear for automatic play and pause, motion accelerometer and gyroscope, case Hall Effect.

Heart rate sensor

Not available

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Hearing Health and footnotes 6 and 7. Adults 18 or older, supported region, latest firmware and compatible iPhone or iPad required. Hearing Protection regional conditions differ.

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Medical clearances

FDA authorization for Hearing Aid Feature OTC hearing aid software (US, September 2024)26Regulatory filingfda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-first-over-counter-hearing-aid-softwareRead 7 October 2026FDA September 12, 2024 authorization is for Hearing Aid Feature software used with compatible AirPods Pro versions, not a blanket clearance of every hardware feature. Maker Pro 2 tech spec and October 2024 Pro 2 hearing-health whitepaper establish this model’s software support. Adults 18+ with perceived mild/moderate hearing impairment and compatible iOS setup. No Hearing Test FDA clearance is inferred.34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Hearing Health footnote 6 explicitly says the Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization and supports Pro 2 with latest firmware and compatible iPhone/iPad. This corroborates exact model scope for the FDA software authorization.

Not available

Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 202640Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availabilityRead 7 October 2026Existing Hearing Protection capability remains true for supported regions. Current Pro 2 region list reviewed separately from Pro 3 and old technical sheet US/Canada-only wording. Source note qualifies capability, not a universal German availability claim.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Buds model matrix has Pro 2 checkmark and 2a dash.

Health features

Not available

Hearing Wellness11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/14005705Read 30 September 2026Hearing Wellness expressly available on Pro, Pro 2 and 2a. Exposure level notification described.

Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Package contents: extra small, small, medium and large tips. Medium installed.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Not available

Fins2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Twist-to-adjust stabilizer15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Soft rubber fin on the back of the earbud

Ear tip fit test

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev5c4d302d7/webRead 5 October 2026Test the acoustic seal of your AirPods Pro. Ear Tip Fit Test or Test Acoustic Seal in iPhone or iPad settings.

Yes15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Ear tip fit sequence on first use

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Resistance section. For non-water sports and exercise. Resistance is not permanent.

IP541Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Sweat and water resistance: Earbuds IP54.

Dust and water rating, case

IP541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Resistance section explicitly covers the charging case as well as earbuds.

IPX41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Sweat and water resistance: Case IPX4.

Water resistance depth

Not available

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Software

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Companion app

Settings / System Settings21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Maker guide exposes controls through built-in Settings on iPhone/iPad and System Settings on Mac. It does not describe a separate downloadable AirPods management app.

Pixel Buds app / Pixel Buds web companion12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 30 September 2026Pixel Buds Android companion app is documented in this article.23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Current support distinguishes mobile Pixel Buds app from Pixel Buds web companion. The desktop interface is browser-based, not a native Mac/Windows app.

App platforms

iOS, macOS21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Guide expressly gives iPhone/iPad and Mac settings paths. ios covers the iPhone/iPad family in existing platform enum. Current guide targets iOS 27/iPadOS 27/macOS 27 or later.

Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 30 September 2026Pixel Buds app on Android. Pixel phones have the settings built in23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2 listed as web-companion-supported. ChromeOS 128+, macOS Sonoma 14+, Windows 11+, with Chrome/Edge recommended. Android mobile app remains separately supported.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 30 September 2026Pixel Buds Android companion app has explicit earbud and case firmware download and install instructions.

Finding network

Apple Find My23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 7 October 2026Turn on Find My network explicitly includes AirPods Pro and location after disconnection even outside local range. Network must be enabled before loss and Apple Account restrictions apply. This is network finding rather than only last app location.

Google Find Hub2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Find Hub can find the earbuds on a map and ring buds or case13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026Find My Device Network, since renamed Find Hub

Precision findingiUWB in the case

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev4a13375fb/webRead 7 October 2026Maker Ultra Wideband guide expressly says UWB is available on MagSafe charging case for AirPods Pro 2, active during finding with a paired compatible Apple device. Regions restrict availability. Exact USB-C tech spec independently names U1 case chip.

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Live translation

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev9c215ca94/webRead 5 October 2026Opening note explicitly lists AirPods Pro 2 and requirements.

Yes20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7573100Read 30 September 2026Current Translate with Google Pixel Buds guide documents phone-app Live Translate and Transcribe modes with compatible Android. This supports existing app-mediated translation, not assumed availability of the September 2026 Gemini enhancement.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

4.7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026With medium eartip. Case 65.0 g is with earbuds, so it is not used as case weight. The case-only figure comes from the ComputerBase review below.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Dimensions of one earbud in published metric units.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

50.8g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker charging-case weight, not combined case and earbuds weight.

55g(1.9 oz)25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-test.90021Read 8 October 2026Hardware description and comparison table explicitly label approximately 55 g as case-only mass. Claimed hardware figure in review, not asserted scale measurement. No subtraction from maker case-with-buds mass or arithmetic derived mass.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCG-A3047, BCG-A3048, BCG-A296830Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3047Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A3047. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.31Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3048Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A3048. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.32Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A2968Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A2968. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.

SZGGD3B4, SZGGW8XE, SZGG0DNE18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026FCC Regulatory Compliance explicitly prints left, right and charging case FCC IDs.

Other certifications

US Department of Energy battery charger system requirements27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Maker environmental section explicitly says meets US Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems. This is stated compliance, not ENERGY STAR, Hi-Res certification or an EU registration.

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 2, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L), USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026USB-C charging cable is included.

Earbuds, Wireless charging case, Eartips with 4 size options: extra small, small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Package contents: earbuds, wireless charging case, four sizes of tips and Quick Start Guide.

Cables included

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C charge cable	1

Source16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Unboxing explicitly identifies included cable as USB-C to USB-C with braided sheath. One cable is shown and maker In the Box lists one USB-C Charge Cable. No length is guessed.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118341Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_22Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Opened product page exact-model heading and purchase block.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118341Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

cdn.assets.prezly.com/07237253-004d-46e0-85ee-49d1592f3ea6/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Buds%20Pro%202%20Tech%20Spcs.pdf19Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assets.prezly.com/07237253-004d-46e0-85ee-49d1592f3ea6/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Buds%20Pro%202%20Tech%20Spcs.pdfRead 30 September 2026Four-page Google technical specifications PDF. Correct earbud tuple 22.74 x 23.08 x 17.03 mm. Axes are not named, so no dimensions object inferred.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 5 October 2026

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/1500983718Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Official Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Guide for exact Pixel Buds Pro 2. Functional instructions also read in the Google Pixel Buds help sections.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 7 October 2026Apple AirPods repair page explicitly says manufacturing issues are covered for one year from purchase under the Limited Warranty. Statutory consumer rights and optional AppleCare are separate.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.