Google Pixel Buds A-Series
True-wireless · 2021
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case
True-wireless · 2022
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Pixel Buds A-Series lands at 78 and AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case at 92. That puts AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Google Pixel Buds A-Series if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging caseCompared on the sound sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case leads on sound (91 vs 77).
Comfort
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging caseCompared on the comfort sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case leads on comfort (90 vs 76).
Noise cancelling
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging caseCompared on the noise cancelling sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case leads on anc (89 vs 75).
Value for money
Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Google Pixel Buds A-Series more score per dollar ($99 vs $299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | True-wireless |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case
Which is better, Google Pixel Buds A-Series or AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case? +
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Google Pixel Buds A-Series worth the price? +
At $99, Google Pixel Buds A-Series delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.
Is AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case worth the price? +
At $299, AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Google Pixel Buds A-Series or AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sound, Google Pixel Buds A-Series or AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case? +
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case — leads on sound (91 vs 77). Compared on the sound sub-score.
Which is better for comfort, Google Pixel Buds A-Series or AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case? +
AirPods Pro 2 · MagSafe charging case — leads on comfort (90 vs 76). Compared on the comfort sub-score.