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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

Arctis1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact model heading establishes the Arctis family.

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.

61706, 61707, 61708, 61709, 61714, 61715, 61716, 61717, 61680, 61681, 61682, 61683, 61710, 61711, 61712, 61713, HS35R, HS35L, HS35TX, HS35C, HS35TXX1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US structured Product data and embedded colour/platform variation list. Retail SKUs 61706-61709 and 61714-61717.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026European structured Product data and embedded variation list.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory hardware models: right HS35R, left HS35L, PS transceiver HS35TX, case HS35C. Retail SKUs retained from each maker colour/platform page.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox manual regulatory section: Xbox transceiver HS35TXX. Shared left/right buds HS35L/HS35R and case HS35C.

GTIN / EAN

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5707119062640, 810164140098, 5707119062664, 810164140104, 5707119062688, 810164140111, 5707119062701, 810164140128, 5707119069304, 810164144386, 5707119069328, 810164144393, 5707119069342, 810164144409, 5707119069366, 810164144416, 5707119057226, 810052987132, 5707119058261, 8100529878731Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Black PS US: EAN 5707119062640, UPC 8101641400982Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox US: EAN 5707119062664, UPC 8101641401043Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062688, UPC 8101641401114Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062701, UPC 810164140128. Listed as not orderable5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069304, UPC 810164144386. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data6Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069328, UPC 810164144393. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069342, UPC 8101641444098Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069366, UPC 8101641444169Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black PS EU: EAN 5707119057226, UPC 81005298713210Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox EU: EAN 5707119058261, UPC 810052987873

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.

26 September 202412Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Dated opening announcement: September 26, 2024. Footer has a conflicting September 20 dateline, opening and preorder date preferred.

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.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026In stock at the US store

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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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

$159.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: North American original MSRP $159.99.

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.

€169.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: EMEA original MSRP €169.99.

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, EU1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US regional maker product heading.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026German/EU regional maker purchase page. EU priced SKU rows documented in variant verification.

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, White, Glorange, Yuzu, Matcha1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact parent product variation attributes Color values Black/White/Glorange/Yuzu/Matcha. Platform-specific purchase rows checked separately.

Segment

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Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Store category Gaming In-Ear

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-ear11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 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

Stemless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product photos show stemless 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

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RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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

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.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source16Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 30 September 2026Key Specs: 6 mm neodymium drivers. Performance paragraph explicitly says a pair of 6 mm drivers. One in each earbud. Neodymium is magnet material, not a transducer-type claim.17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Transducer table and specification paragraph explicitly identify dynamic technology. Existing 6 mm/count 1 from GamesRadar preserved.

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.

Dynamic17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications paragraph expressly states dynamic drivers and Transducer table says Dynamic. Exact original GameBuds, not an inference from neodymium magnet. Public RTINGS comparison table corroborates Dynamic transducer.

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 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: headphone frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz.

Impedance

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

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Sensitivity reference

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

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

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Yes18Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026SteelSeries GG and Sonar section explicitly says profiles applied for both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth are saved to GameBuds and remain when moved to different devices. Engine hardware EQ, not Sonar host-only processing. Reviewed white PlayStation edition. Maker separate gaming/mobile saved presets corroborates.

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.

1018Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same section explicitly says 10-band PEQ. Exact PCTuning review independently states EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, PC app required for custom creation. No count borrowed from another Arctis model or Sonar bus.25Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds software paragraph explicitly EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, only in PC app. Independent corroboration of HiFi Oasis 10-band hardware-EQ profile description. Sonar host processing remains distinct.

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.

Flat, Deep Bass19Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/best-earbuds-for-the-gym-1237Read 7 October 2026Maker exact GameBuds blog explicitly says I use the Deep Bass preset. Flat is explicitly named by exact maker support article 31369371701389 as Engine EQ setting. Only verified literal preset names listed, not an invented exhaustive 300-name library.20Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/31369371701389-Why-is-the-audio-on-my-Arctis-GameBuds-distortedRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds support article says set Engine EQ to Flat when using Sonar, or set Sonar to Flat when using Engine/mobile EQ. Flat name verified as headset Engine preset, not a noise-control mode.

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.

360° Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D, Sonar Spatial, Microsoft Spatial1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Supported (incl. Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial). Microsoft Spatial appears only on the Xbox Matcha and Yuzu pages7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Supported (incl. Microsoft Spatial, Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial )

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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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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: active noise cancellation, 4-microphone hybrid.

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.

Hybrid1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

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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41Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

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

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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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311Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026There are three strengths to choose from

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

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Transparency mode

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: Transparency Mode, Yes.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026App section explicitly lists ANC and Transparency mode levels as adjustable settings. Exact Xbox 61707 sample firmware 1.2.0, app 2.0.0. Not the count of selectable ANC 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.

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Measured

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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

Balanced sound signature with slightly elevated bass and de-emphasized treble against the reviewer's target. Well-matched left and right drivers.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Audio Reproduction Accuracy

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

1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Slightly Emphasized (1 dB). Test bench 2.3, Black (PS) 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)

-1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Balanced (-1 dB)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Speech sounds fairly natural and clear, if a little bright. The mic struggles to separate your voice from background noise with default settings.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Microphone

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.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

ANC	Hours (h)
No	8.53

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Battery test: 8 h 32 min, PC 2.4 GHz connection, ANC off, medium volume. Tested Xbox model 61707. Single charge of earbuds, no case total.

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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8.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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

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

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

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Microphones and calls

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

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

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

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

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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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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons let you mute

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes21Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Software paragraph explicitly describes adjustable sidetone so wearer hears their own voice during calls/communications. Both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz settings separately documented. Reviewer observed sidetone interfered with ANC in its sample, firmware not stated. No universal current-firmware incompatibility asserted.

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.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Quick Switch between 2.4 GHz gaming wireless and Bluetooth.

Bluetooth

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

5.31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth codec SBC.

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.

No11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026The Bluetooth implementation lacks high-quality codecs, fast pairing, and multi-pairing

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.

122Reviewpcgamer.com/best-wireless-gaming-earbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds section explicitly says can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time. Maximum simultaneous Bluetooth source count 1, consistent with existing multipoint false. Pairing-list memory remains unknown.

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.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box contents: USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle included.

Receiver connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter included

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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No13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Quick-Switch Wireless p 7: modes used independently, triple tap switches between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz.

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

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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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android, Meta Quest1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Adds Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One to the PlayStation list24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Maker exact Cross-Platform Wireless Adapter section explicitly includes Meta Quest for the 2.4 GHz USB-C adapter. Existing platforms preserved. Xbox dongle must use ordinary USB mode for non-Xbox devices.

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.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Platform	Connection
PS5	2.4 GHz
Windows	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
iOS	2.4 GHz
iOS	Bluetooth
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
macOS	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Current embedded compatibility table: Switch 2 and USB-C iPhone added alongside Bluetooth phone connections.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Gaming Device Setup p 6: common PS/PC/Mac/Switch/Android dongle routes. Xbox connectivity requires the Xbox edition. Phone USB-C routes require compatible USB-C port. newer Switch 2 from current store compatibility.24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Added Meta Quest 2.4 GHz row from exact maker adapter compatibility list. Microphone operation is unproved for this row and omitted.27Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds connection paragraph independently lists Meta Quest among devices supported through included 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle. Added Quest playback row only. No Quest microphone operation inferred. Xbox source pairing still requires Xbox edition.

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.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Feature	Needs
ChatMix	Windows 10 and above (via GG/Sonar). PlayStation and Mac not supported.
Xbox wireless connection	Arctis GameBuds for Xbox edition with Xbox-compatible 2.4 GHz dongle. PlayStation edition has no Xbox wireless support.
USB-C phone connection	Compatible USB-C iPhone or Android device. Bluetooth also works with compatible phones.

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 202612Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Wireless adapter paragraph: Xbox support requires Xbox edition.

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox23Maker product pagenews.xbox.com/en-us/2024/12/03/designed-for-xbox-holiday-gift-guide-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Microsoft Xbox official Designed for Xbox accessories guide, Audio Upgrades section explicitly lists SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox. Licence applies only to Xbox edition, not PlayStation edition. Base list is union of known edition licences.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox-edition maker identity corroborates scope for licensing-authority family claim. This is Xbox platform edition only, no PlayStation licence asserted.

Battery and charging

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

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

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

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	40

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Embedded Power table: 10 h earbuds per charge, 40 h buds plus case. 2.4 GHz active, Bluetooth connected, ANC off, 100% volume. 90-minute full charging claim does not identify component.

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

10h=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

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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

10h=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

40h=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

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Talk time (claimed)

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

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

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

5min1Maker product 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.

15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for 3 hours use

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.

3h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: 15 min 3 h fast charge.

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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700mAh13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Chinese regulatory charging-case table p 25: rated capacity 700 mAh, nominal 3.87 V. Earbud charging input 150 mA is not battery capacity.

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-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Charge via the included USB-C cable

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

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Wireless charging

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

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.

Qi1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

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

Button1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product description: on-ear physical buttons control volume and mute.

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.

Buttons1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons control volume. FAQ: double tap + hold for volume up and down

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 press, Double press, Triple tap, Double tap + hold1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026FAQ wording. Single and double presses can be remapped. Triple tap and double tap + hold cannot

Remappable controls

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ accepted answer: functions remappable mobile Arctis Companion/PC GG Engine. Triple tap/double tap hold excluded.

Voice assistant

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

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026WearSense auto-pause can be turned off

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.

In-ear detection sensor (WearSense)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly names In-ear detection / sensor (auto pause/play), Yes, WearSense auto-pause can be turned off. No unproved optical/infrared/gyro sensor subtype added.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox Audio table identifies same WearSense in-ear detection sensor, auto-pause can be disabled. No optical/IR subtype inferred.

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

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.

Small, Medium, Large1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Comfort section: Small, Medium and Large eartips included.

Ear tip materials

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Silicone12Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Maker launch Ergonomic Comfort paragraph expressly silicone tips included.

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

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Ear tip fit test

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

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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.

IP551Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026AquaBarrier section: IP55 water, dust and splash resistance.

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.

Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Arctis Companion App for iPhone (iOS 15.6+) and Android (Android 9+). SteelSeries GG covers Windows and Mac

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, Android1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product feature list: Arctis Companion App for iOS and Android.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026FAQ entry about updating the Xbox version from a PC

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.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product Weight: Buds 5.3 g (each)

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.

48.7g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box Contents Product Weight explicitly separates Buds 5.3 g (each) from Case 48.7 g. This is the case alone, not buds-plus-case or retail package mass. Xbox table gives same separate case figure.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Fresh Xbox-edition maker serialized Box Contents table independently separates Buds 5.3 g (each), Case 48.7 g. Same case figure as PS5, no case-inclusive mass.

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.

ZHK-HS35R, ZHK-HS35L, ZHK-HS35TX, ZHK-HS35TXX13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory section p 14: right/left earbuds and PlayStation transceiver FCC IDs.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox transceiver FCC ID ZHK-HS35TXX. PlayStation transceiver ZHK-HS35TX. Each variant explicitly lists its edition-specific FCC IDs.

Other certifications

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Qi (Qi ID: 22505)13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed regulatory page 15 displays Qi logo and Qi ID 22505. Exact Xbox guide gives same identifier. Maker-declared Qi registration, independent WPC database retrieval not verified. No stronger third-party re-verification claim.

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.

Arctis GameBuds, Charging case, USB-C wireless 2.4 GHz dongle, USB-C female to USB-A male dongle adapter, USB-C to USB-C charging cable (0.3 m), S/M/L ear tips13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5: USB-C-to-C charging cable. Conflicts with maker store A-to-C box table, manual preferred. Xbox edition has same listed cable.

Cables included

AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

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BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

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

Source13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5 specify one 0.3 m USB-C-to-C 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.

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Canonical maker product page. The query selects the real PlayStation variant.

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.

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact maker page contains the full Audio, Quick-Switch Wireless, Power and Box Contents specification tables. Public serialized table text read without executing scripts.

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.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdf13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026PlayStation Product Information Guide, exact earbuds and case. Xbox edition guide also read.

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.