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General

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Series

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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.

442318, 318L, 318R, 888507-01002Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 4 and 6: case model 442318, left earbud 318L, right earbud 318R. SoundGuys lists 888507-0100 for the tested unit.

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.

18 September 20241Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-second-genRead 10 October 2026September 18, 2024 launch announcement.

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

Available3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose.com US listing in stock on the access date.

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.

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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.

$1791Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-second-genRead 10 October 2026Press release: available starting today for $179. US price, sales tax not included.

$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.

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€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, CA, GB, DE, FR4Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose Germany store offers the product in EUR.5Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose UK store offers the product in GBP.6Maker product pagebose.fr/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose France store offers the product in EUR.7Maker product pagebose.ca/en/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose Canada store offers the product in CAD.

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

Black, White Smoke, Chilled Lilac, Dewdrop Mint, Ice Blue, Petal Pink, Rosewood Mauve3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Color swatches of this product on the page. Black, White Smoke and Chilled Lilac are the launch colors. The others were added later.

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

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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-ear2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 14: the eartip rests at the opening of the ear canal and makes a seal.

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.

Stemless9Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-review-124327Read 10 October 2026Review says the earbuds rest within the ear with no stem protruding past it.

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 bud3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ: you can use either the left or the right bud independently. Both buds are best for noise cancelling.

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

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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.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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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.

51Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-second-genRead 10 October 2026Press release: five-band adjustable EQ in the Bose QC Earbuds app.

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.

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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.

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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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 31: Quiet mode gives full noise cancellation. Aware mode gives full transparency. Off is also available.

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.

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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.

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

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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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 31: Aware mode.

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

Adjustable transparency

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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.

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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

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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.

Yes3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ on calls: the microphone system adapts to the environment to isolate your voice from background noise and wind. This is call processing and not a physical wind design.

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.

Measured

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

With ANC on, the response has more sub-bass than the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. It under-emphasizes the mids and over-emphasizes treble. With ANC off the bass emphasis is lower.10Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-review-124327Read 10 October 2026Objective Measurements section. Firmware 1.1.2, Bose QC Earbuds app 2.0.2, default settings. No numeric deviation stored.

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

Voices are clear in ideal conditions and usable in most environments. Some background noise stays audible in the simulated office test.10Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-review-124327Read 10 October 2026Microphone demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions.

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.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	9

Source11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer testing: the buds hit nine hours with ANC on. Volume, codec and method are not stated. Earbuds only, one charge.

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.

9h=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.

61Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-second-genRead 10 October 2026Press release: three microphones in each bud, six microphones working together for noise cancellation and voice pickup.

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

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 26: Fast Mute can be assigned to a touch control in the Bose QCE app.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 26: sidetones are managed in the Bose QCE app under Smart Calls.

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Connectivity

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Chip

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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

Bluetooth3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wireless Connectivity row lists Bluetooth profiles only. The USB cable is for charging.

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

Bluetooth

5.31Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-second-genRead 10 October 2026Press release: advanced Bluetooth 5.3. SoundGuys and What Hi-Fi also list 5.3.

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

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024Read 10 October 2026Tech specs and Features: SBC and AAC, no aptX. TechRadar also lists SBC and AAC. The maker does not name codecs.

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

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, HFP, AVRCP3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wireless Connectivity row: A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HFP Bluetooth, AVRCP Bluetooth.

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 40: connected to up to two devices at a time. Audio plays from one device at a time.

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.

22Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 41: two devices connected at once.

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.

52Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 40: up to five devices in the earbuds device list.

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

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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

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Wireless range (claimed)

9m2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 41: range of 30 ft or 9 m.

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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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 29: low latency Bluetooth audio, enabled in the Bose QCE app.

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.

Android, iOS9Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-review-124327Read 10 October 2026FAQ: pairs with a PC or any Bluetooth device, and the review used an iPhone. The maker lists apps for Android and iOS.

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.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

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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.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

Feature	Needs
Voice control	The Bose QCE app must be running on the device, open or in the background.
Remote selfie	Set up in the Bose QCE app and the camera app open on the device.

Source2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 27: the Bose QCE app must be running, open or in the background, to use voice control.3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ on remote selfie: set it up in the Bose QCE app, open the camera app, then say Hey Headphones Take Photo or use the assigned touch control.

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.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3: the product contains non-replaceable batteries. Printed page 5: do not attempt to remove the lithium-ion battery.

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.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	8.5
ANC on	Yes	30

Source2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 37. Bose test June 2024: A2DP, IEC 60268-1 pink noise, 75 dB SPL, 3-band EQ at zero, Quiet mode (full noise cancellation). Up to 8.5 h per charge. Up to 2.5 full earbud recharges from the case for up to 30 h of listening, stored as the with-case total. The maker product page footnote says 9 h and 31.5 h instead. The guide is preferred. Codec not stated.

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.

8.5h=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.

8.5h=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.

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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.

90min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 37: earbuds up to 1.5 hours. Bose test: depleted earbuds in a fully charged case.

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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.

20min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 37: a 20-minute charge.

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.

3h2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 37: up to 3 hours of earbud playback after 20 minutes. Quiet mode, 75 dB SPL, 3-band EQ at zero.

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.

300mAh2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 6 lists Output Capacity 300 mAh on the line with the charging case input rating and output current. The label gives no typical or rated qualifier. It is read as the case battery capacity.

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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.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3 gives the same statement for the product, which includes the charging case.

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-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 34: USB-C port on the back of the charging case.

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.

120min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 37: charging case up to 2 hours. The charging method is not stated.

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Wireless charging

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 34: a compatible third-party wireless charger, not provided, charges the case.

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.

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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.

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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.

Touch, Voice commands2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 24 to 28: touch surface on both earbuds and voice control with Hey headphones.

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.

Touch2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 25: tap then touch and hold the right earbud for up, the left for down.

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

Gestures

Tap: play or pause, answer a call, Double-tap: next track, end or decline a call, Triple-tap: previous track, Tap then touch and hold right earbud: volume up, Tap then touch and hold left earbud: volume down, Touch and hold for 1 second: change noise cancelling mode, Say Hey headphones: voice control2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 24 to 28 and 31.

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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 26: touch controls can be changed in the Bose QCE app.

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

Voice assistant

Hey headphones voice control, Phone voice assistant2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 27 and 28: Hey headphones voice control, and Assistant followed by a request to reach the phone assistant.

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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 30: in-ear detection with auto play or pause, auto answer and auto transparency.

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

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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

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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

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Medical clearances

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

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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

Health features

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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.

S, M, L2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 11 and 17: small, medium and large eartips are included. Medium comes attached.

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

Silicone8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024Read 10 October 2026Design section: three sizes of silicone ear tips.

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

Stability bands2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 16 to 19: stability bands in sizes 1, 2 and 3.

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

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

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX42Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 13: earbuds IPX4.

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

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

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Bose QCE app2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 12: Bose QCE 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

Android, iOS3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Page says the app is available on Google Play and the Apple Store.

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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 45: updates start from a message in the Bose QCE app.

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

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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

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Live translation

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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.

10.89g(0.4 oz)3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bud Single 0.024 lb, converted with 453.59237 g per lb to 10.89 g. The pound figure is rounded. Entire Product System 0.152 lb matches the case plus two buds. TechRadar and What Hi-Fi list 8.5 g per bud and SoundGuys lists 6 g. The maker figure is kept.

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.

Width25.1Height29Depth21.1mm(1 × 1.1 × 0.8 in)4Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Einzelner Earbud 2.9 cm H x 2.51 cm W x 2.11 cm D. Maker-labeled axes in cm, stored in mm. The US page gives the same size in inches.

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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.

47.17g(1.7 oz)3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Case 0.104 lb, converted to 47.17 g. Listed apart from the single bud, so read as the empty case. SoundGuys lists 45 g.

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.

Width70.1Height35.1Depth48.3mm(2.8 × 1.4 × 1.9 in)4Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Etui 3.51 cm H x 7.01 cm W x 4.83 cm D. Maker-labeled axes.

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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

A943182Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 4: FCC ID A94318.

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

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In the box

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In the box

2 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, Charging case, USB-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Fit Kit (Small, Medium and Large eartips and stability bands for each earbud), Safety sheet2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 11. The maker page lists the same contents and a safety sheet.

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

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to USB-A cable	0.3	1

Source5Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026In the box: USB-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, 30 cm). The US page gives 12 inches.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

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Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.html3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose US product page for QuietComfort Earbuds.

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

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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

assets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Owner's guide 891405, English, copyright 2024. It covers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds with case model 442318.

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.

1year3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Page says Bose products come with a 1-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. US page.

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