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General

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Series

Pi1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026The page lists the Pi6 as archived in its comparison. The Pi8 is the current Pi flagship.

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.

300965-54-00-309, 300965-58-00-309, 300965-57-00-309, 300965-40-00-309, 300965-77-00-309, 300965-78-00-3091Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026US store finishes. The page default finish Midnight Blue is 300965-40-00-309. The store variation data gives Anthracite Black -54, Dove White -58, Jade Green -57, Dark Burgundy -77 and Pale Mauve -78, each ending -00-309.

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.

21 August 20245Press releasewifihifi.com/bowers-wilkins-launch-all-new-true-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Launch release as reprinted by WiFi HiFi. Engadget published it on 21 August 2024 and Notebookcheck reported it the same day.

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

Available1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026The US store lists the Pi8 at 499 USD, above the 399 USD launch price. Every finish showed Out of Stock on 2026-10-15 and the page offers a back-in-stock sign-up. Retailers still list it and the maker has named no successor, so the status stays available.

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.

$3995Press releasewifihifi.com/bowers-wilkins-launch-all-new-true-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Release: available from today at 399 USD, 499 CAD. Tax treatment is not stated. The current US store price of 499 USD is not the launch price.

$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.

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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

Anthracite Black, Dove White, Jade Green, Midnight Blue, Dark Burgundy, Pale Mauve1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Six finishes on the US store. The launch release named four of them. Dark Burgundy and Pale Mauve 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 manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 7: Pi8 are designed to seal the ear canal.

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.

Stemless2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual Diagram 1 and the maker photos show a compact body without a stalk. TechRadar describes a concha-fit design.

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.

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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.

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Drive Units: 12mm Carbon Cone. The comparison table says 2 x 12mm Carbon Cone for the pair, so one driver per earbud.

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.

Dynamic4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a single 12mm dynamic unit with the same sort of carbon cone as the Px8. The maker says Carbon Cone drive unit.

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

Carbon Cone1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Maker name for the diaphragm technology. The page does not give the exact 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.

96kHz4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: aptX Adaptive for 24/96 playback. The launch release says the same. A compatible source is needed and the case retransmits in aptX Adaptive up to 24-bit/96kHz.

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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.

24bits2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: True 24-bit audio connection. The codec is not named there. The launch release gives aptX Adaptive at 24-bit/96kHz. aptX Lossless itself is a 16-bit lossless mode.

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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.

51Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: 5-band customisable EQ plus TrueSound mode.

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.

No9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 2026Review cons: no spatial audio or head tracking features. TechRadar also says there is no proprietary spatial audio processing.

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 pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 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.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page: noise cancellation that automatically adapts to your surroundings. TechRadar says there is no adaptive ANC option and no way to tweak the ANC level. The maker wins, but the adaptive behaviour is not user-visible.

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 manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.4: ambient Pass-Through mode lets in some external sound.

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

Adjustable transparency

No4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: noise cancelling is a basic toggle with no way to adjust the level of passthrough.

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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.

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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

Warm sound signature with emphasised bass. SoundGuys measured the Pi8 on firmware 1.0.16.18 against its own preference curve. Bass runs about 5 dB above the target from 20 to 50 Hz, the response peaks about 9 dB above the target at 3.15 kHz and sits about 14 dB below the target at 20 kHz. These are local peaks, not regional averages.9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys lab response table for the Pi8 on the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve, measured on a B&K 5128 fixture per its How We Test method. Values read from the product page lab data. SoundGuys lists the signature as warm and says the Pi8 have more bass emphasis than expected.

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 reproduced accurately in SoundGuys recordings. Background noise rejection is not exceptional, so some environmental noise leaks through, but each voice stays intelligible. The recordings cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions.9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys microphone demonstrations in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The review text says the microphones work well in a variety of environments but background noise rejection is not exceptional. No numeric result is stored.

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.

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.17
No	8.5

Source6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: closer to 8.5 hours from a single charge with ANC off in the reviewer's testing. Codec, volume and source are not stated, so the figure is approximate. The maker claim of 6.5 hours is with ANC on.9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-wilkins-pi8-review-124027Read 15 October 20265 h 10 min with ANC on, stored as 31/6 hours. SoundGuys uses music peaking at 75 dB SPL, firmware 1.0.16.18 and app 2.7.1, tested over two weeks on a unit supplied by the maker. Codec is not stated. This is earbud-only runtime and is below the 6.5 hour maker claim. The ANC off row is from TechRadar and is approximate.

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.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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.

42Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 7: each earbud contains two microphones for picking up your voice during calls. Stored as 4 across the pair. The third microphone per earbud in the specification is for ANC.

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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.

61Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Microphones: 3 per earbud for telephony and ANC. Stored as 6 across the pair.

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.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the lack of sidetone-type tech to boost or minimise your own or the caller's voice.

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Connectivity

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Chip

Qualcomm QCC51817Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-review-comfy-fit-incredible-soundRead 15 October 2026Review: QCC5181 chipset alongside a discrete DAC and amp combo. The maker and other reviewers say only a latest-generation Qualcomm chipset. Only Tom's Guide names the part.

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

Bluetooth2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless technology.

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

Bluetooth codecs

aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP v1.3.2, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2, BLE GATT2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: A2DP v1.3.2, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2 and BLE GATT.

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LE Audio

No2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026No LE Audio profile is listed in the specifications. Stuff says there is no LC3 or Bluetooth LE audio on board.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: Multipoint connectivity. The manual says two devices at once.

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 manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 5.3: Pi8 supports multipoint and can be connected to two devices simultaneously. Only one device at a time can play audio or make calls.

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

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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

Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 5.1.2: Android devices running Marshmallow 6.0 or later that support the Google Fast Pair Service pair through a pop-up.

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)

10m8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8Read 15 October 2026Review: transmission between the earbuds has been reworked, including an increase in range to 10m through a new antenna. This is the maker claim as relayed by the reviewer. The reviewer saw two dropouts in testing.

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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, Android, Windows, macOS2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 5.1: iPhone, Android and Mac or PC pairing. The note on Windows 10 describes the Stereo and Hands-Free profiles. Section 8 covers streaming from a Mac over USB.

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.

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

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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.

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android device running Marshmallow 6.0 or later that supports the Google Fast Pair Service.
Audio retransmission from the charging case	Connect an analogue or USB source to the case with the supplied 3.5 mm or USB-C cable. The case only sends the source audio to the earbuds. Earbud microphone signals are not sent back to the case.

Source2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

Made for iPhone2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Apple MFi Made For iPhone support.

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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.

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6.5
ANC on	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: up to 6.5 hours for earbuds with ANC on, plus 13.5 hours from the charging case. The 20 hour total is stated in the manual and the launch release says all figures are quoted with ANC on. Codec, volume and spatial settings are not stated. The information sheet footnote says pre-production hardware was tested with a smartphone.

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.

6.5h=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.

6.5h=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.

20h=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.

20h=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.

The specification lists charge time as 2 hours and does not name the earbuds or the case. The manual says to allow up to 3 hours to fully charge.2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Charge time = 2 hours. Manual section 4: allow up to 3 hours to fully charge.

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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.

15min1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification: 15-minute charge = 2 hours playback.

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.

2h1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Same row. ANC, codec and volume conditions are not stated.

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.

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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-C2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 4: USB-C socket on 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.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Wireless Charging Support: Yes.

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.

Qi4Reviewstuff.tv/review/bowers-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the case can be topped up wirelessly on a Qi pad. The maker names no standard.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 8: the case retransmits audio from a 3.5 mm analogue or USB source to the earbuds.

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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.

Touch2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.2: touch-sensitive multi-function button area on the top face of each earbud.

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.

Touch6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: on-ear volume control by tap and hold on either earbud, left down and right up. It replaces the noise mode and voice assistant gestures.

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

Gestures

Single tap: play or pause, answer call, Double tap: next track, Triple tap: previous track, Double tap and hold: end call, Touch and hold left earbud for 1 second: switch noise cancelling and pass-through, Touch and hold right earbud for 1 second: voice assistant, Touch and hold either earbud: volume, left down and right up, when set in the app2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual Diagram 2 symbols for the taps and Quick Start Guide: hold the left earbud for noise cancelling and pass-through, the right earbud for voice assistant. The double tap and hold symbol is read as end call from the red phone icon. Volume on tap and hold is from TechRadar.

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 manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.3: the app can customise the multi-function button behaviour.

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

Voice assistant

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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 manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 2.5: wear sensors in both earbuds pause audio when an earbud is removed. They can be switched off in the app.

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.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: there are no hearing tests for creating personalised sound profiles.

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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.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Accessories: Extra Small / Small / Medium / Large ear tips. The manual says medium tips are pre-fitted.

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/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8Read 15 October 2026Review: four different sizes of silicone eartip in the box. TechRadar also says silicone.

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

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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

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bowers-and-wilkins-pi8-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: there are no ear-tip fit tests. What Hi-Fi? says the app has no eartip fit test.

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 pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Water Resistance: IP54 (earbuds).

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

Bowers & Wilkins Music1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page: Bowers & Wilkins Music app for setup and control.

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, Android2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 6: the app is free on iOS and Android.

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 manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual 6.2: software updates through the 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.

7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Weight: Earbuds 7g (each).

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.

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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.

46g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Weight: Charging case 46g. Earbuds are not included.

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.

Width65Height52Depth29mm(2.6 × 2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification Dimensions (Charging Case): 65 mm (w) x 29 mm (d) x 52 mm (h). The axes are labelled in the source.

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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

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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

Pi8 earbuds with medium ear tips, Extra small ear tips x2, Small ear tips x2, Large ear tips x2, Charging case, USB-C charging cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable, Literature pack with Quick Start Guide and Safety and Warranty2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual section 1 carton contents, with the Quick Start Guide and Safety and Warranty literature pack.

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

ABowers & Wilkins Pi8

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C charging cable	0.6	1
3.5 mm jack to USB-C audio cable	0.8	1

Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Accessories: 60 cm USB-C to USB-C charging cable and 80 cm 3.5 mm jack to USB-C audio cable. Lengths are the published nominal figures.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

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Links

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Product page

www.bowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.html1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 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

www.bowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw68d0bd69/downloads/ENGLISH-B&W-Pi8-Information-Sheet.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)bowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw68d0bd69/downloads/ENGLISH-B&W-Pi8-Information-Sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two page English Technical Information sheet. It repeats the manual specifications for features, codecs, microphones, drive units, battery, water resistance, accessories, case dimensions and weights. Its battery footnote says testing used pre-production hardware and software paired with a smartphone.

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

www.bowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdf2Owner's manualbowerswilkins.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-bowers_northamerica_shared/default/dw1ab1096c/downloads/Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user manual, pages 2 to 8 of a 130 page multilingual PDF. Version file name Pi8-Manual-v5_2025Dec11_GFP.pdf.

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

1 of 1 differ

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.

2years1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/wireless-earbuds/pi8/300965.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page: 2-year warranty valid from the date of purchase for select products. The US store is the market.

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