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Google Pixel Buds A-Series

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Pixel Buds A-Series

Released June 2021.2Press articletheverge.com/2021/6/3/22466088/google-pixel-buds-a-series-specs-priceRead 10 October 2026Preorder from June 3, 2021 in the US and Canada, release June 17, 2021. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
In-ear
ANC
No
Battery life
5h
With case
24h

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General

Series
Pixel Buds10Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/pixel-buds/introducing-a-seriesRead 11 October 2026Google launch post for the Pixel Buds A-Series, the affordable model of the Pixel Buds line.
Model numbers
GA02213-US6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review spec table lists model number GA02213-US, a US model. Product release date June 17, 2021 and original price $99 USD agree with the Verge launch report.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
3 June 20212Press articletheverge.com/2021/6/3/22466088/google-pixel-buds-a-series-specs-priceRead 10 October 2026The Verge, June 3, 2021: officially announced today.
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Google Pixel Buds 2a15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Pixel-Buds-2a-arrive-with-Pixel-Buds-Pro-2-features-at-a-lower-price.1092514.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a as the successors to the Pixel Buds A-series released in 2021.
Launch price (US)
$992Press articletheverge.com/2021/6/3/22466088/google-pixel-buds-a-series-specs-priceRead 10 October 2026Priced at $99 in the US.
Launch price (EU)
€993Press article9to5google.com/2021/08/18/pixel-buds-a-series-internationalRead 10 October 20269to5Google: 99 EUR in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain from August 25, 2021. Price as published for retail, tax treatment not stated.
Markets
US, CA, DE2Press articletheverge.com/2021/6/3/22466088/google-pixel-buds-a-series-specs-priceRead 10 October 2026US and Canada at launch. Germany from the August 2021 rollout. Documented subset.
Colours
Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Google Pixel Buds A-Series Specifications: Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea.
Segment
Music10Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/pixel-buds/introducing-a-seriesRead 11 October 2026Launch post positions the model for rich sound with hands-free help from Google Assistant, an everyday listening product.

Design

Form factor
In-ear5Reviewandroidcentral.com/google-pixel-buds-series-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: sticking them in your ear canal produces a seal, with a vent on the underside that releases pressure. Stored as in-ear.
Bud shape
Stemless9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Style text: round, minimalist look.
Use one bud alone
Either bud4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review quoting Google: each earbud connects individually to the source device.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page: on the Pixel Buds A-Series all gestures can be performed with either earbud. The Verge adds that each earbud connects individually to the source device.
RGB lighting
Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud
TypeDiameter (mm)Count per earbud
Dynamic121
Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio: custom-designed 12 mm dynamic speaker driver. The page lists one driver for the earbud.
Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
Driver size
12mm
Drivers per bud
1
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response
Not available
Impedance
Not available
Sensitivity
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Max sample rate
Not available
Max bit depth
Not available
Adaptive EQ
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
No1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio lists passive noise reduction and a spatial vent. No active noise cancelling is listed.
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
No7Reviewifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_A-SeriesRead 11 October 2026iFixit background: the A-Series removes wireless charging, transparency mode and ANC with Silent Seal compared with the Pixel Buds Pro.
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured)
RTINGS describes a somewhat neutral sound profile with underemphasised bass across the whole range. The Bass Boost EQ adds punch. The mid-treble is slightly underemphasised.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the A-Series. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so none are stored.
Bass amount (measured)
Not available
Treble amount (measured)
Not available
Deviation from target (measured)
Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured)
Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured)
Not available
Sound leakage (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Call quality notes (measured)
RTINGS: recording quality is satisfactory, voice sounds somewhat natural but thin. Noise handling is mediocre on a busy street.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
Not available
Latency (measured)
Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
Not available
Latency in game mode (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Hours (h)
4.73
Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 20264 hours 44 minutes of constant music playback peaking at 75 dB(SPL) in the SoundGuys standardized test. The review tested firmware 233 or later for its sound section. ANC does not exist on this product.
Longest tested use per charge
4.73h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight per bud (measured)
Not available

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds
46Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review: each earbud has two mics, four across the pair. Google lists dual beamforming microphones without a per-earbud count.
All microphones in both earbuds
46Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Two microphones per earbud from the review.
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Mic noise reduction
DSP14Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_aseries_review-news-49871.phpRead 11 October 2026GSMArena lists in-call noise reduction. Google lists dual beamforming microphones and no AI claim, so DSP is stored.
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available
Sidetone
Not available

Connectivity

Chip
Not available
Connections
Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
Bluetooth
5.01Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review: Bluetooth codec options are AAC and SBC.
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
No9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Bluetooth text: no NFC or multi-device pairing.
Multipoint devices
Not available
Multipoint with LDAC
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Automatic switching between own devices
Not available
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review: the Pixel Buds A-Series still support Android's Fast Pair feature for quick setup.
Audio sharing
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Wireless receiver
Not available
Receiver connector
Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available
Lowest claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

Platforms
Android, iOS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Requirements: any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device including Android or iOS mobile devices, tablets and laptops.
Connection per platform
Not available
Features that need a specific device
FeatureNeeds
Full access to featuresGoogle Account, a companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer with Google Assistant, the Pixel Buds app and an internet connection. Pairs as a plain Bluetooth device with any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device, including iOS.
Live translationGoogle Assistant on a compatible Android phone, with an internet connection.
Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery per bud
Not available
User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
Claimed battery life
ModeIncludes case rechargesHours (h)
ANC offNo5
ANC offYes24
CallNo2.5
CallYes12
Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Earbuds up to 5 hours of listening or 2.5 hours of talk. With the charging case up to 24 hours of listening or 12 hours of talk. Footnote 6.2: music playback with pre-production hardware and software, fully charged buds and case, other features disabled. The volume is not stated.
Longest claimed use per charge
5h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
5h
Total with case (claimed)
24h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
Not available
Talk time (claimed)
2.5h
Full charge time, buds
Not available
Charging guidance
Not available
Quick charge time
15min1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 202615-minute charge of the earbuds in the charging case.
Earbud playback after quick charge
3h1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Up to 3 hours of listening, earbuds only.

Charging case

Case battery
500mAh8Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Google+Pixel+Buds+A-Series+Battery+Replacement/153791Read 10 October 2026Teardown of the charging case: the battery is marked Model GYJS0, Rated Capacity 500 mAh 1.85 Wh, Rated Voltage 3.7 VDC. 500 mAh at 3.7 V equals 1.85 Wh. This is the case cell, rated capacity.
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Case charging port
USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
Case full charge time
Not available
Wireless charging
No9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Case text: the case does not support wireless charging. The Google page lists only a USB-C charging port.
Wireless standards
Not available
Wireless charging power
Not available
Speaker in case
Not available
Screen on case
Not available
Case works as audio transmitter
Not available

Controls

Controls
Touch1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Capacitive touch sensors for music, calls and Google Assistant controls.
Earbud volume control
None9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text: unlike the Pixel Buds (2020), no volume controls.
Gestures
Tap once: play or pause, Tap twice: next track, Tap three times: previous track, Touch and hold: Google Assistant9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text: tap once, twice, three times and touch and hold.
Remappable controls
Not available
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Gemini9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Touch and hold activates the voice assistant. Google Assistant comes from the Google article and the Verge review.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page lists Gemini activation by touch and hold or hotword for Pixel Buds A-Series, next to Hey Google. Gemini needs the latest app and an Android 10 or later phone.

Sensors and health

In-ear detection
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection to play and pause automatically.
Sensors
Capacitive touch sensors, Single IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor in the case1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Voice: dual beamforming microphones. Sensors: capacitive touch, single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection, Hall effect sensor in the case. The page does not say if the IR sensor count is per earbud.7Reviewifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_A-SeriesRead 11 October 2026iFixit device page lists a motion-detecting accelerometer in the earbuds along with the touch sensors, the single IR proximity sensor and the case Hall effect sensor. Google's support article does not list the accelerometer for the A-Series.
Heart rate sensor
Not available
Skin temperature sensing
Not available
Hearing aid feature
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available
Hearing test
Not available
Hearing protection
Not available
Health features
Not available

Fit and durability

Ear tips included
S, M, L1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Eartips in small, medium (attached) and large.
Ear tip materials
Silicone6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review: ships with small, medium and large silicone ear tips.
Stabilisers
Wing tips6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review text names the comfortable wings of the earbuds. RTINGS also says the ear wings are small. The Verge calls them ear hooks or stabilizer arcs. Stored as wing tips from SoundGuys and RTINGS wording.
Ear tip fit test
Not available
Dust and water rating, buds
IPX41Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026IPX4 water protection rating, earbuds only, under IEC 60529.
Dust and water rating, case
Not available
Water resistance depth
Not available

Software

Companion app
Pixel Buds app9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS App Support text: the Google Pixel Buds app.
App platforms
Android9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS App Support text: the app is only available on Android devices.
User firmware updates
Yes14Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_aseries_review-news-49871.phpRead 11 October 2026GSMArena: firmware updates for the buds are downloaded from the Pixel Buds app on Android.
Finding network
Last location in the app9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS App Support text: the app can find lost buds. The finding method is not stated, stored as app-based.
Precision finding
Not available
Live translation
Yes4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review lists real-time language translation as a retained feature. Google Assistant and a compatible phone are required.

Dimensions and weight

Weight per bud
5.06g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Earbuds 5.06 g.
Bud dimensions
Not available
Case weight
42.8g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Case 42.8 g without earbuds (52.9 g with earbuds).
Case dimensions
Not available

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC IDs
SZGG7YPJ, SZGGPQY212Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10500249Read 11 October 2026Safety, Warranty & Regulatory Guide for Pixel Buds A-Series, US section: models G7YPJ, GPQY2 and G7T9J, FCC ID SZGG7YPJ and FCC ID SZGGPQY2. The guide does not say which ID belongs to which earbud. G7T9J has no FCC ID of its own.
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Earbuds, Charging case, Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
Cables included
TypeCount
USB-C to USB-A1
Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026USB-C to USB-A charging cable.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9322027Read 11 October 2026Google Hardware Limited Warranty for the USA and Canada: one year from original retail purchase for a new Google product. Other regions can differ.

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