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General

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Series

Pixel Buds5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 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.

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.

A3955, A3955Z11, A3955Z21, A3955Z31, A3955ZQ1, A3955N11, A3955N21, A3955N31, A3955NQ11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026US SKUs A3955Z11, A3955Z21, A3955Z31, A3955ZQ1 from the store's product data (products/p40i-a3955011.js)2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Japan model list: N21 Off White, N11 Black, N31 Navy, NQ1 Purple.

GTIN / EAN

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194644186340, 194644190989, 194644190965, 1946441909581Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Variant barcodes in the store's product data: Black 194644186340, Oat White 194644190989, Navy Blue 194644190965, Purple 1946441909585Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026

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

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.

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Status

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.

Available5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Anker Nordics store (Anker Innovations) lists all four colours as available for sale

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 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.

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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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soundcore P42i23Press 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.24Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 23 October 2026AV Watch calls the Soundcore P42i the next-generation model of the Soundcore P40i.

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

$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

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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.

€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.

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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_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.

US, JP1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Exact-model US and Japanese maker store pages. Regional color/SKU rows verified separately.2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Anker Japan exact A3955/P40i product available in Japanese official store. Regional SKUs documented separately.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple, Off White, Navy1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20262Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Japanese product model list: Off White, Black, Navy and Purple. US labels Oat White and Navy Blue retained separately.

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

In-ear7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear

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

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

Stem1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Product photos show stem buds

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

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

Either bud5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: either earbud can be used 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 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.

Bsoundcore P40i

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Published as 11 mm composite drivers with BassUp2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Specifications: 11 mm dynamic driver.3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: one custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

Dynamic3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 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 HzMax20 kHz3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance

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14Ω3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: impedance 14 ohms.

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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Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App guide page 5: HearID Sound builds a hearing-sensitivity profile using a tone test.

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.

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

Default, Acoustic, Bass Booster, Bass Reducer, Classical4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App settings guide page 5 screenshot: five named preset buttons shown, translated from Japanese. The maker says 22 presets exist, but remaining names were not established.

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 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.

Movie mode4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App settings guide pp 3/6: Movie mode gives a 3 D sound effect.

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

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.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Modes (PDF page 5): noise cancellation with automatic strength depending on ambient noise, plus manual and scene modes.

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

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.

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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.

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

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Modes (PDF page 5): noise cancellation with automatic strength depending on ambient noise.

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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510Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker exact P40i app guide page 4 manually selectable ANC strength boxes explicitly numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Automatic adaptation and three scene choices are different controls. Off and transparency not counted. Guide UI firmware example 01.58 appears on page 8, without an asserted current firmware maximum.

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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45dB11Press articlefashaoyou.net/archives/35647Read 7 October 2026Original February 28, 2024 MWC report on exact P40i expressly says adaptive ANC, up to 45 dB maximum noise reduction. Manufacturer claim reported by press, not reviewer measured average. Frequency and laboratory method are unpublished. Inaccessible retailer artwork and its unverifiable comparative footnote are not used.

Transparency mode

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

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Modes (PDF page 5): external-sound transparency.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026Mode settings p 4: transparency offers All Ambient and Voice Focus modes.

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

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.

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Conversation detection

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

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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_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Voice: wind-blocking mesh covers. This is physical wind suppression, not a selectable software mode.

Yes5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Maker P40i FAQ explicitly gives the Wind Noise Reduction app setting.

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

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

Boosted bass sound signature. The response stays close to its bass-heavy tuning, with treble variations that can veil detail or brighten sibilants. SoundGuys tested a purchased A3955 on firmware 1.67. With its Default profile, its B&K 5128 measurement shows a bass peak roughly 12 dB above the SoundGuys preference target around 60 Hz and a broad treble peak about 5 dB above target around 3-5 kHz. These are local peaks, not regional bass/treble averages. The two labs use different targets.7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Audio Reproduction Accuracy21Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Added SoundGuys paragraph only. Actual lab FR against its stated preference curve, Default profile, purchased exact A3955, firmware 1.67. General documented rig B&K 5128, B&K 1704C-102 and SoundCheck. Exact host/codec/test level unstated. Bass 12 dB is a local peak, not the existing RTINGS regional amount 9 dB. Existing RTINGS text/figures retained.22Reviewsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Reviewer official method: B&K 5128 fixture, powered by B&K 1704C-102, SoundCheck-controlled measurement. Target is SoundGuys preference curve.

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.

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

9dB7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Very Emphasized (9 dB). Test bench 2.3, Black unit. Full results are behind a paywall and were not read

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.

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

5dB7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Very Emphasized (5 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

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.

Voice sounds distorted and thin on calls. In loud conditions the mics separate noise decently but can cut out parts of speech. SoundGuys standardized artificial-mouth recordings cover ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions on firmware 1.67. Its original review reports overly aggressive suppression can cut small speech segments. Host/codec are unstated. No numeric rejection value inferred from listener votes.7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Microphone21Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Added SoundGuys controlled-recording paragraph only. Its general method uses prerecorded speech from calibrated artificial mouth, with/without simulated noise and reverberation. Product review publishes those samples and describes suppression dropouts. Firmware 1.67. Host/codec unstated. Existing RTINGS description retained.22Reviewsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Reviewer official method: calibrated artificial mouth plays prerecorded phrases in chamber, optionally with simulated background/reverberation. Conditions are measurement procedures, not a subjective untested listening note.

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 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.

Bsoundcore P40i

Hours (h)
9.3

Source7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public P41i comparison explicitly states P40i 9.3-hour continuous battery life. Travel verdict rounds it to nine hours. Test bench 2.3, ANC and codec settings not publicly stated.

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

8.15h=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.

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61Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20262Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Call feature: six beamforming microphones across the pair.

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 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

611Press articlefashaoyou.net/archives/35647Read 7 October 2026Original February 28 MWC launch report explicitly says six physical microphones, three in each earbud. IT Home separately says each bud internally contains three. Maker six beamforming call-mic claim corroborates six, but no ANC role count inferred. This field counts all physical mics across the pair, excluding case.

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_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Beamforming mics and Google AI make your voice sound extra clear (Clear Calling)

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Published as 6 mics and an AI algorithm

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_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth 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_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table, processor per earbud: Google Tensor A1.

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Connections

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

Bluetooth2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Communication specifications: Bluetooth 5.3. No wired or dongle audio connection listed.

Bluetooth

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

5.33Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Maker comparison table: P40i column lists SBC and AAC. LDAC belongs to other products.

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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

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

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.

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Multipoint instructions connect two devices simultaneously. (PDF page 4)

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

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.

23Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Multipoint chapter: connects to two devices simultaneously.

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.

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.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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

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Fast pairing

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.

Google Fast Pair2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Exact P40i feature paragraph explicitly supports Google Fast Pair for Android.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: Bluetooth operating range 10 m.

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

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

Yes2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Product feature: Game mode.4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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, 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.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS12Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact P40i maker FAQ specifically covers Windows input/output, Mac Bluetooth audio, Android-phone Bluetooth volume and iPhone audio. Documented playback paths, not generic inference from Bluetooth version. No console/Linux platforms added.

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 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.

Bsoundcore P40i

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

Source12Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ documents Bluetooth pairing/playback on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. Windows microphone explicitly assigned soundcore P40i Hands-Free in conferencing software and system input, so microphone_works true only for that proved row. Unknown per-platform mic flags omitted.

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

AGoogle 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.

Bsoundcore P40i

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Compatible Android device.
HearID Sound and custom sound settings	soundcore app on iOS or Android. Firmware must be updated as instructed by the maker.
Game mode and Movie mode	soundcore app.
Custom touch controls	soundcore app. Single tap cannot be assigned Voice Assistant.
Find Earbuds audible locator	Earbuds within the Bluetooth connection range. This is a local sound locator, not a tracking network.
Microphone in Windows conferencing apps	Select soundcore P40i Hands-Free as the app microphone and speaker.

Source13Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact maker app guide pages 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 establishes iOS/Android app, HearID, immersive modes, custom controls and audible finder within Bluetooth range. Exact Japan maker page binds Fast Pair to Android. Nordic FAQ supplies Windows Hands-Free and assistant assignment restriction. No unstated minimum OS/version/codec inferred.14Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact Windows FAQ explicitly assigns Hands-Free for conferencing input/output. Exact assistant FAQ says single tap cannot invoke assistant. These are requirements, not Microsoft Teams certification.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/pages/soundcore-p40iRead 7 October 2026Exact Google Fast Pair paragraph specifically identifies Android devices. Page footnote tells users to ensure firmware is updated when using the soundcore app, while basic earbuds playback also works without the app. No unstated platform minimum or firmware version is inferred.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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

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60mAh3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 60 mAh x 2 earbuds.

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.

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.

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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 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

Bsoundcore P40i

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	12
ANC off	Yes	60
ANC on	No	10
ANC on	Yes	50
Transparency	No	10
Transparency	Yes	50
Call	No	7

Source3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications p 10: 12/60 h ANC off, 10/50 h ANC on, earbuds-only versus case-inclusive. Transparency 10/50 h and call 7 h from Nordic English FAQ.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: Transparency 10 h buds and 50 h with the case. Calls 7 h with ANC off and 6.5 h with ANC on

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.

12h=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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=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.

12h=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.

48h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

60h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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7h=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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60min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: up to one hour for earbuds. Nordic FAQ says around 50 minutes, manual preferred.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ says around 50 mins, lab data at 25 +/- 3 degrees C

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

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

5min1Maker product 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.

10min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 3 charging diagram: 10-minute charge for 5 hours of playback. ANC state unspecified.

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.

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.

5h3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 3 charging diagram: 10-minute charge for 5 hours of playback. ANC state unspecified.

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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800mAh3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 800 mAh case.

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.

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.

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Case charging port

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

USB-C3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 1 overview: 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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180min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: up to three hours for case by cable.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: around 3 hours via a wall charger, 4 hours via a wireless charger

Wireless charging

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

Yes2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 20265Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20266Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 30 September 2026Lists a WPT operating frequency of 110 KHz-205 KHz

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

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

Qi16Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Approved original A3955 reviewer explicitly says case supports Qi wireless charging. Maker manual specifies placing case in charger centre and safety document WPT band. This is compatible Qi, not an invented WPC certificate/ID, Qi2 or MagSafe support.

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

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

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

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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, 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

Touch3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 1 overview: touch control area.

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

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

Touch5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: volume on the buds is set up in the app under Controls, Customize Volume Adjustment

Gestures

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.

Single tap, Double tap, Press and hold for 2 seconds3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Controls table: x 1 tap, x 2 double tap, 2 second press and hold

Remappable controls

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

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Controls instructions expressly customisable via Soundcore app. (PDF page 4)

Voice assistant

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

Siri12Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ instructs remapping touch action to phone Voice Assistant and separately troubleshoots Siri volume. Siri is directly named. Generic Android assistant support does not identify Google Assistant/Gemini, so no brand guessed. Single tap cannot activate assistant.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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

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Sensors

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.

Touch sensors17Maker product pageankerjapan.com/pages/soundcore-p40iRead 7 October 2026Exact maker paragraph explicitly names touch sensors and a raised dot placed on them for intuitive operation. Sensor technology is not called capacitive/optical because not stated. This does not establish wearing detection, motion or health sensors.

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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Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026Sound Effects p 5: HearID hearing test plays several frequency tones to create a hearing-sensitivity profile. Consumer personalization, not a clinical test.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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

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Health features

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.

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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_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Package contents: extra small, small, medium and large tips. Medium installed.

XS, S, M, L, XL3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 2 fit diagram: XS, S, M, L and XL tips.

Ear tip materials

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Silicone16Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Original P40i review explicitly names five pairs of silicone tips with integrated grilles. No foam or hybrid tips imported from optional aftermarket accessories.

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

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

None7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026They lack wings or stabilizers

Ear tip fit test

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

Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App guide page 3: earbud fit test.

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IPX52Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026IPX5, buds only5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026

Dust and water rating, case

IPX41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 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 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.

soundcore4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026Soundcore app, from the App Store or Google Play

App platforms

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.

iOS, Android4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App installation expressly App Store iOS or Google Play Android. (PDF page 2)

User firmware updates

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.

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Firmware update user instructions app Settings/download. (PDF page 6)

Finding network

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

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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.

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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_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.

5g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Product specifications: approximately 5 g per earbud. 58 g with case includes earbuds and is not case-only.

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.

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.

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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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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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

2AOKB-A39556Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 30 September 2026FCC ID: 2AOKB-A3955, IC: 23451-A3955

Other certifications

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EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU conformity, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment 2015/863 conformity, ISED IC 23451-A3955, Japanese radio technical conformity mark18Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000027115/en_US/000027115.pdfRead 7 October 2026Producer EU/UK titled declaration V3.0 explicitly binds soundcore P40i Model A3955 to RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU plus 2015/863. Signed July 15, 2025. Exact safety guide supplies IC 23451-A3955. Japanese exact maker product page explicitly says technical conformity mark approved product, 2.40-2.48 GHz. No UK statutory names inferred from the combined document title and no standard-number typo silently corrected.19Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 7 October 2026Matching safety guide explicitly prints IC 23451-A3955. Existing FCC ID 2AOKB-A3955 remains. Japan radio marking number is visible in text but no certifier name guessed.20Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 7 October 2026Exact product specification package says radio technical conformity mark approved, operating band 2.40-2.48 GHz. No unrelated medical/communications approval inferred.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Earbuds, Charging case, Five sizes of ear tips, USB-A to USB-C cable, Safety manual, Quick start guide2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese product page.

Cables included

AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

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Bsoundcore P40i

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USB-A to USB-C	1

Source2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Package contents: USB-C and USB-A cable, one charging cable.

Links

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Product page

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.

us.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a39550111Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Opened maker product page names exact P40i model.

Spec sheet

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.

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Manual

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.

lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdf3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual pairing instructions expressly name soundcore P40i. (PDF page 2)

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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2years6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 30 September 2026EU safety guide warranty page: 24-month limited warranty. Japan has 18 months plus 6 months after Anker membership registration. Market-specific warranty.

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