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Series

Pixel Buds4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Compare Pixel Buds page lists Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a.

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

G3UGY, G76LT, GNN2Z12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026FCC section: left earbud G3UGY, right earbud G76LT, charging case GNN2Z.

D1205, D1205Z11, D1205Z21, D1205Z31, D1205ZQ1, D1205G11, D1205G21, D1205G31, D1205GQ1, D1205N11, D1205N21, D1205N31, D1205NQ11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026US store variant SKUs D1205Z11 Black, D1205Z21 Oat White, D1205Z31 Navy Blue and D1205ZQ1 Purple, from the store's product data.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Japan model list: D1205N11 Black, D1205N21 Off White, D1205N31 Navy and D1205NQ1 Purple.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK store variant SKUs D1205G11 Black, D1205G21 Creamy White, D1205G31 Blue and D1205GQ1 Purple, from the store's product data.

GTIN / EAN

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194644312381, 194644312398, 194644335762, 1946443357551Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Variant barcodes in the US store's product data. The UK and Canada stores list the same barcodes.

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

20 August 202513Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Meet Pixel Buds 2a, dated Aug 20, 2025.

2 July 202616Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Same article, published 2026-07-02. Taken as the announcement date because the product launched the same day.

Status

Available1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026US Tech specs page shows $129 and a Buy button on 2026-10-06.

Available15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026On sale in Japan, with a stock warning on 2026-10-14.16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launched in Japan on 2026-07-02.

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

Google Pixel Buds A-Series22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Pixel-Buds-2a-arrive-with-Pixel-Buds-Pro-2-features-at-a-lower-price.1092514.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a as the successors to the Pixel Buds A-series released in 2021.

soundcore P40i16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026The article calls it the next generation of the Soundcore P40i.22Press releaseprtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000662.000016775.htmlRead 23 October 2026Anker Japan's press release calls the Soundcore P42i the next-generation model of the Soundcore P40i.

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.

$1291Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026$129 on the US Google Store. Matches the launch blog.13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Pre-order a pair today for $129.

$79.9918Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-anker-p42i-wireless-earbuds-deal-162007Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys, 2026-08-25: the recommended retail price is 79.99 USD. The US store regular price matches. US prices are shown before tax.

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.

€14914Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/pixel-buds-2a-ankuendigungRead 6 October 2026German launch blog, Aug 20, 2025: pre-order for 149 EUR including VAT.

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

US, DE1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026US Google Store purchase block.14Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/pixel-buds-2a-ankuendigungRead 6 October 2026German launch blog names the Google Store and retail partners. The DE Google Store tech specs page shows 149 EUR and a buy button on 2026-10-06.

US, GB, JP1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026The US store sells it at 79.99 USD. The listing showed Sold out for all four colours on 2026-10-14.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Anker Japan official store.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK store sells it at 79.99 GBP.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Iris, Hazel, Fog, Berry1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Colors: Fog, Berry, Iris, Hazel.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Google Pixel Buds 2a specifications: Hazel, Iris, Fog, Berry.13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Launch colours Iris and Hazel. Fog and Berry were added in 2026.16Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-10aRead 6 October 2026Feb 18, 2026: launching Pixel Buds 2a in two new colors, Berry and Fog.

Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple, Creamy White, Blue, Off White, Navy1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 202615Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Japan colours in the original are ブラック, オフホワイト, ネイビー and パープル. English names are translated here.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK colour names in the store's product data.

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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-ear17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Sealing eartips in the ear canal. The review discusses seal and isolation with the nozzle in the ear canal.

In-ear2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: place the earbuds in the ear canal with ear tips.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: canal type.

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

Stemless17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Round body with a circular touch plate on the back and no protrusions. No stem.

Stem2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: touch control area on the earbud stems.

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

Either bud7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026All gestures can be performed with either earbud for Pixel Buds 2a.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026If you wear only one of the Pixel Buds, you can still use all of the noise control modes.

Either bud5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-I-use-the-left-or-right-soundcore-P42i-earbud-independentlyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: yes, put one earbud in the case and use the other on its own.

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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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Audio, each earbud: custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

Bsoundcore P42i

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table, last page: Driver Unit 11 mm. One driver per earbud is read from the single driver entry.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: driver size 11 mm dynamic driver.

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

Dynamic1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Audio, each earbud: custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

Dynamic15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications and comparison table: 11 mm dynamic 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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Min20 HzMax40 kHz2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency Response 20 Hz - 40 kHz. Test conditions and codec are not stated.

Impedance

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14.2Ω2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 14.2 ohm.

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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Yes8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-HearID-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: HearID creates a personalized EQ profile based on the listener's hearing preferences.

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.

52Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Customize the levels of bass, treble, and more with the 5-band equalizer.6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 6 October 2026Article applies to Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a. Sliders adjust 5 different frequency bands.

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

Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost, Clarity6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 6 October 2026Presets: Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost, Clarity. Last saved is a user setting and is not stored.

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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.

Spatial Audio2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists Spatial audio for Pixel Buds 2a and Spatial audio with head tracking only for Pro 2.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Static Spatial Audio checkmark for Pixel Buds 2a.5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 6 October 2026Only stereo Spatial Audio (Spatial Audio without head tracking) is available for Pixel Buds 2a.

Spatial Audio7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-Spatial-Audio-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Spatial Audio in the soundcore app under HearID. It reduces the playtime per charge. Head tracking is not mentioned.

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

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists head tracking only for Pixel Buds Pro 2.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Spatial Audio with Head Tracking shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 6 October 2026Head tracking is compatible with Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page names real-time adaptive ANC.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Noise Canceling with Ultra ANC and Natural ANC.

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

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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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Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Adaptive mode detects changes in ambient noise and adjusts the noise canceling level.

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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55dB1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: noise reduction up to 55 dB. Frequency and test method are not published.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 55 dB noise reduction.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Audio: Transparency mode.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026Noise Cancellation, Transparency and Off modes on Pixel Buds 2a.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Transparency.10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Understanding-Noise-Cancelling-Modes-on-soundcore-P42i-Natural-Deep-and-Hearing-ProtectionRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Transparency mode lets outside sounds in.

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.

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists Adaptive Audio for Pro 2 and a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Adaptive Audio shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026Adaptive mode is Pixel Buds Pro 2 only.

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Conversation detection

No4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Conversation detection shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026Conversation Detection is Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only.

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Voice: wind-blocking mesh covers. This is a physical cover, not a selectable processing mode.

Yes9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-reduce-wind-sound-outdoors-with-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Wind Noise Reduction setting on the app's main screen. It is a selectable processing feature.

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

Bass and low mids slightly overemphasized. The range from 1 to 5 kHz is underemphasized, with peaks at 7 and 10.3 kHz.17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026SoundGuys objective measurement with the default response. ANC off changes the response below 400 Hz and between 5 and 8 kHz.

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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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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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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

The windscreen over the microphone holes handles wind reasonably, but some incidental noise gets through.17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026SoundGuys lab microphone samples, windy condition commentary.

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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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	6.77

Source17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026SoundGuys standardized battery test, ANC on: 6 h 46 min, stored as 6.77 h. Added in the Nov 20, 2025 update.

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

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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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4.4g(0.2 oz)19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Gigazine weighed one earbud at 4.4 g. It weighed the earbuds and case together at 51.5 g. Whether the ear tip was fitted is not stated.

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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61Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: 6 AI-enhanced mics for calls.

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.

41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sensors, each earbud: two microphones. Stored as 4 for the pair.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Sensors, each earbud: 2 microphones.

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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

AI2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Clear Calling blocks background noise. The launch blog credits wind-blocking mesh covers and Google AI.13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Wind-blocking mesh covers and Google AI for clear call quality.

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: 6 AI-enhanced mics reduce the noise around the voice.

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

Super wideband1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Voice: Bluetooth Super Wideband.

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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

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Connectivity

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Chip

Google Tensor A11Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Processor, each earbud: Google Tensor A1.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026

Bluetooth3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ lists Bluetooth 6.1 only. No dongle or wired audio is listed.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Connectivity, each earbud: Bluetooth 5.4.

6.12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: BT 6.1.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC and AAC. Reviewer could not confirm LC3 in Google documentation.

SBC, AAC, LDAC3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: SBC, AAC, LDAC and Hi-Res Wireless Audio. LDAC is Android only.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: SBC, AAC and LDAC. LDAC needs the app, updated firmware and Android 8.0 or later.

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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

Yes2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Multipoint Connectivity lets you maintain connections to two devices at the same time.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Multipoint connectivity with device switching checkmark for Pixel Buds 2a.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Use Multipoint and audio switch on Google Pixel Buds 2a and Pro. Multipoint is off by default.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dual Connections chapter: two Bluetooth devices at the same time, on by default.

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

22Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: two devices at the same time.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Maintain connections to 2 devices at the same time.

22Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dual Connections chapter: two devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Yes6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-Dual-Connections-and-LDAC-be-used-at-the-same-time-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: yes. Battery life is significantly reduced if LDAC is on for both devices at once.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: multipoint supported, LDAC can be used at the same time.

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

821Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Current non-Gen1 pairing section states up to 8 retained pairings, replacing the oldest thereafter. Do not confuse remembered pairings with two concurrent Multipoint sources.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Seamless Audio Switching moves you between devices based on what you are doing.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Audio switch moves between Fast Paired Android devices with Google Play Services and Android 8+ on the same Google account.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Connect and set up your Pixel Buds 2a with your Android phone using Fast Pair.

Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page: Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 or above.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth Range 10 m / 33 ft.

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

No4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Low-latency gaming mode shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.

Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: has a gaming mode.

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, iOS1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device, including Android, iOS, tablets, and laptops.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page lists Android and iOS. Windows and Mac are in the support FAQ.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ covers Windows PCs and Macs.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review paired the earbuds with an iPhone.

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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Exact 2a Multipoint section explicitly includes Android and iOS phones and gives phone/video calls priority over music.21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Android and other-device Bluetooth setup. Exact 2a Multipoint section confirms two active sources. iOS source eligibility and calls are corroborated by the separate Multipoint article.

Bsoundcore P42i

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

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page: Bluetooth on Android, iOS and other devices. LDAC chapter: Android 8.0 or later.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Windows uses P42i Stereo for listening and P42i Hands-Free for calls. Mac uses P42i as input and output. Only the Windows microphone row is marked as working.

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

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Feature	Needs
Bluetooth Super Wideband	Pixel 8 or newer phone
Clear Calling	Pixel 7 and later phones, including Fold
Gemini-powered features	Gemini mobile app on a compatible phone
Full access to features	Google Account, companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection
Case battery replacement	Google documents out-of-warranty self-repair using official parts supplied through iFixit and its case battery replacement manual. Requires a Torx T5 screwdriver.
Multipoint	Enable Multipoint in the Pixel Buds app after pairing both source devices. Supports two concurrent Bluetooth sources, including Android and iOS phones, tablets and laptops.
Audio switch	Android 8+ with Google Play Services and the same Google Account, connected through Fast Pair.

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Full access to features requires Google Account, companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Footnotes: Super Wideband requires Pixel 8 or new phone. Clear Calling is available on Pixel 7 and later phones, including Fold. Gemini-powered features require the Gemini mobile app on your compatible phone.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Multipoint must be enabled in Pixel Buds app. Audio switch requires Fast Pair, Android 8+, Google Play Services and the same account.18Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16675512Read 8 October 2026Official parts and original Google case battery repair instructions are linked for out-of-warranty self-repair.19Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/support-kms-prod/llet051ZGSHW6lEUuctSchCEbc7h30TFJqmZRead 8 October 2026Use Google-authorized battery module and Torx T5 screwdriver. Case-only procedure and post-replacement USB-C functional check.

Bsoundcore P42i

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Android 8.0 or later. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Settings, Sound Mode, Preferred audio quality. iPhone and iPad do not support LDAC.
LDAC, Spatial Audio, Gaming mode and custom EQ	LDAC cannot run with Spatial Audio or Gaming mode. Custom EQ cannot run with Spatial Audio or Gaming mode. Spatial Audio cannot run with custom EQ, LDAC or Gaming mode.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or later.
AI translation	soundcore app with the earbuds connected to it. Dual Connections must be off. Face-to-face translation also works without an app connection.
Earbud volume control	Off by default. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Settings, Controls.
Phone voice assistant	Not set by default. Assign it in the soundcore app under Controls. A single tap cannot be assigned to it.
Microphone in Windows meeting apps	Select soundcore P42i Hands-Free as both microphone and speaker.

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026LDAC chapter, AI translation chapter and pairing page.11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-activate-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-while-using-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: not set by default. A single tap cannot be assigned to the voice assistant.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-soundcore-P42i-earbudsRead 14 October 2026FAQ: turn on earbud volume control in the app.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Which-soundcore-P42i-features-cannot-be-used-at-the-same-timeRead 14 October 2026FAQ lists the features that exclude each other: custom EQ, LDAC, Spatial Audio and Gaming mode.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: select soundcore P42i Hands-Free for microphone and speaker in Zoom or Microsoft Teams on Windows.

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.

77mAh12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026Earbud models G3UGY and G76LT, battery model ID 1254S5: capacity 77 mAh. Typical or rated is not stated.

60mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: earbud (single) 60 mAh (0.231 Wh).

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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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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	7
ANC off	No	10
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	Yes	27

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Battery: ANC off up to 10 h earbuds and 27 h with case. ANC on up to 7 h earbuds and 20 h with case.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Battery table: with case 27 h ANC off and 20 h ANC on. Without case 10 h ANC off and 7 h ANC on. Music playback at 50% volume with pre-production hardware.

Bsoundcore P42i

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Yes	56
ANC on	Not available	No	8.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	40
ANC on	LDAC	No	6
Call	Not available	No	5

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: ANC off 12 h (56 h with case), ANC on 8.5 h (40 h with case). LDAC and call rows are from the playtime FAQ.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-is-the-playtime-of-soundcore-P42i-on-a-single-charge-and-with-the-charging-caseRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Noise Cancelling 8.5 h and 40 h with case, Normal 12 h and 56 h with case, Calling (ANC) 5 hours for both earbuds, Noise Cancelling plus LDAC 6 hours. Anker lab test at room temperature with default settings and music at 50 percent volume.

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.

10h=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.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8.5h=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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

27h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

56h=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

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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60min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: full charging time for earbuds 1 hour.

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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The maker says the case with the earbuds inside takes about 3 hours to fully charge by cable and about 4 hours on a wireless charger. Rated input is 5 V 0.4 A (2 W) by cable and 5 V 0.33 A (1.65 W) wireless for the case, and 5 V 0.12 A (0.6 W) per earbud. Dry the earbuds and the USB-C port before charging.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table input and output ratings and the charging page.

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

5min1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 20265-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with ANC on.

10min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes gives up to 3.5 hours of playtime. ANC state and codec are not stated.

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

1h1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Earbuds-only listening time after a 5-minute charge in the case, ANC on.

3.5h2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: a quick 10-minute charge gives the earbuds up to 3.5 hours of playtime. ANC state and codec are not stated.

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.

399mAh12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026Case model GNN2Z, battery model ID GD6RL: capacity 399 mAh. Typical or rated is not stated. Not USB output capacity.

690mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: charging case 690 mAh (2.6565 Wh).

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.

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16675512Read 8 October 2026Exact Pixel Buds 2a support page has a Self-repair section. Out-of-warranty owners obtain official parts through iFixit and follow the linked Google repair manual.19Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/support-kms-prod/llet051ZGSHW6lEUuctSchCEbc7h30TFJqmZRead 8 October 2026Original Google Pixel Buds 2a battery replacement manual v1.1. Pages 10 and 14-21 describe Torx T5 tools, case screws, battery module removal and replacement. This is case battery replacement, not earbud cell replacement.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Charging case: USB-C charging port.

USB-C2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: USB-C charging port.

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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180min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: full charging time for the charging case by wired charging 3 hours. The charging page says about 3 hours via cable for the case with the earbuds inside.

Wireless charging

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Pixel Buds 2a do not support wireless charging (available on Pixel Buds Pro 2).4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Wireless Charging shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: place the charging case at the center of a wireless charger. The charger is not included.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Feature section: wireless charging supported.

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

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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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1.65W2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: rated input for wireless charging of the case is 5 V 0.33 A (1.65 W). This is a rated input, not a tested maximum.

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

No20Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/earbuds/google-pixel-buds-2a-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 2a review by Brady Snyder, Iris sample. Specs and charging-case discussion explicitly state no case speaker. Find Hub can ring the earbuds, not the case.

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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 commands1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Capacitive touch (tap) sensors for music, calls, and voice assistant controls. Voice commands through Gemini.7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Touch gestures and Hey Google voice commands. No swipe and no head gestures on Pixel Buds 2a.

Touch2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page: touch control area on the earbuds.

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

Voice7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Swipe volume is not available on Pixel Buds 2a. Volume works by saying Hey Google, turn up the volume.

Touch12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-soundcore-P42i-earbudsRead 14 October 2026FAQ: volume control on the earbuds exists and is off by default. The gesture is set in the app under Settings, Controls. Touch is read from the touch-only controls.

Gestures

Tap, Double Tap, Triple Tap, Press & Hold7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Gesture table for Pixel Buds 2a: tap, double tap or triple tap yes, press and hold yes, swipe (volume) no, head gestures no.

Double tap right earbud: play or pause, Double tap left earbud: next track, Double tap either earbud: answer or end a call, Press and hold either earbud for 2 seconds: reject a call or switch ambient sound mode, Single earbud: double tap to play or pause2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page table for both earbuds and for a single earbud. Press and hold for 2 seconds switches between ANC and Transparency by default.

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Press and hold switches noise control by default and can be set to activate Gemini instead.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page: controls and touch sensitivity can be customized in the soundcore app.

Voice assistant

Gemini2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Hands-free help from Gemini. Say Hey Google or long-press an earbud.

Phone voice assistant11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-activate-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-while-using-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: assign the phone's voice assistant in the app under Controls. The assistant is not named.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection to play and pause automatically.

Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: wearing detection is supported.

Sensors

Capacitive touch (tap) sensors, IR proximity sensor, Hall Effect sensor (case)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sensors table: capacitive touch (tap) sensors and IR proximity sensor per earbud. Case: Hall Effect sensor for case open and close detection.

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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

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists Loud Noise Protection for Pro 2 and a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Loud Noise Protection shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.

Yes10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Understanding-Noise-Cancelling-Modes-on-soundcore-P42i-Natural-Deep-and-Hearing-ProtectionRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Smart Hearing Protection acts in Transparency mode when sound suddenly gets loud. The app also has a Volume Limit from app version 5.0.20.

Health features

Hearing Wellness4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Hearing Wellness checkmark for Pixel Buds 2a.10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/14005705Read 6 October 2026Hearing Wellness is available on Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a. Volume exposure levels and notifications.

Hearing protection screen in the soundcore app shows in-ear volume and ambient noise level. Not a medical device.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026FAQ, translated from Japanese: the app's hearing protection screen shows the in-ear volume and the surrounding noise level in real time. It is not a medical device.

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 pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Eartips with 4 size options: extra small, small, medium (attached to earbuds), large.

XXS, XS, S, M, L2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: five sizes of ear tips, XXS, XS, S, M and L. M is fitted.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents: ear tips in 5 sizes.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review: five sizes XXS, XS, S, M and L, with M fitted.

Ear tip materials

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Silicone21Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p42i-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: slim, round silicone tips. The review lists Bluetooth 6.0, three ear tip sets and no wireless charging. The maker documents say Bluetooth 6.1, five sizes and wireless charging, and win.

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

Fins2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Twist-to-adjust stabilizer. SoundGuys describes it as a semicircular fin.17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Each bud has a semicircular fin that pushes against your outer ear.

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Ear tip fit test

Yes21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Step 2 expressly includes Pixel Buds 2a in Eartip Seal Check support.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: Fit Test feature in the soundcore app.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sweat and water resistance: Earbuds IP54.

IP552Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: IP55, earbuds only.

Dust and water rating, case

IPX41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sweat and water resistance: Case IPX4.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Pixel Buds app11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 6 October 2026Pixel Buds mobile app on Android, plus the Pixel Buds web companion app.

soundcore2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide names the soundcore app.

App platforms

Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Pixel Buds web companion app on Chrome OS, MacOS, and Windows. The mobile app is Android.11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 6 October 2026Web companion app supports Pixel Buds 2a on ChromeOS 128+, macOS Sonoma+ and Windows 11+.

iOS, Android19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review: the soundcore app is on the App Store and Google Play.

User firmware updates

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 6 October 2026Firmware updates install from the mobile app or the web companion app.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update chapter: the app announces new firmware and updates the earbuds in the case.

Finding network

Google Find Hub2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Find Hub can pinpoint the precise location of your earbuds on a map.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026AI translation chapter: Real-Time Translation and Face-to-Face Translation in the soundcore app.

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.

4.7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Each earbud 4.7 g with medium eartip. Case 47.6 g is with earbuds, so case_weight_g is left out.

4.4g(0.2 oz)15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: about 4.4 g per earbud and about 51 g with the charging case (case with earbuds, not case-only).16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Article: about 4.4 g per earbud and about 51 g including the charging case.

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.

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

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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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Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: Hi-Res Certified Sound with LDAC and Hi-Res Audio. The specification FAQ lists Hi-Res Wireless Audio.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ names Hi-Res Wireless Audio as a supported audio format.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table marks Hi-Res playback as supported.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

SZGG3UGY, SZGG76LT, SZGGNN2Z12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026FCC ID: Left Earbud SZGG3UGY, Right Earbud SZGG76LT, Charging Case SZGGNN2Z.

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Other certifications

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EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU conformity, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment (EU) 2015/863 conformity20Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036802/en_US/000036802.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity V5.0 for soundcore P42i, model D1205, signed 2026-05-20. It lists Directive 2014/53/EU and Directive 2011/65/EU with amendment (EU) 2015/863. FCC ID not found in the open documents.

In the box

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In the box

Earbuds, 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_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026

Earbuds, Charging case, Five sizes of ear tips, USB-A to USB-C cable, Quick start guide, Safety manual, Warranty card15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese: earbuds, charging case, ear tips in 5 sizes, USB-C and USB-A cable, safety manual, quick start guide, warranty.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review box photo: quick start guide, warranty card, earbuds, USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable and ear tips.

Cables included

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

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USB-A to USB-C	1

Source15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents: USB-C and USB-A cable. The Gigazine unboxing shows a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. Length not stated.

Links

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Product page

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026

us.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-anc1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specs1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026

service.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQ3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026Maker support FAQ with the quick specs for D1205. The full table is in the user guide.

Manual

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/1644416912Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Guide for Google Pixel Buds 2a.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdf2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026English user guide for model D1205, 13 pages. Download from the soundcore support page for the P42i.

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.

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