Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: Everything we know so far

The Pixel Buds Professional represented a serious leap ahead for the Google Pixel Buds household, delivering high-end options like ANC and IPX4 water resistance. We had loads of constructive issues to say about Google’s flagship true wi-fi earbuds, however that’s to not say they have been good. There’s nonetheless loads of room for Google’s flagship earbuds to develop. The leaks and rumors recommend there might be not less than a number of enhancements, and we’ll break down the whole lot we all know in regards to the Google Pixel Buds Professional 2 under.

The Google Pixel Buds collection has had a considerably combined reception. Google doesn’t give strong numbers on how merchandise like these carry out, however the headphones appear to have a small and rising fanbase.

Whereas it appears unlikely that Google will exit the audio house instantly, it does have a historical past of axing merchandise that don’t do in addition to it initially hoped.

That mentioned, current rumors recommend Google is certainly engaged on the Pixel Buds Professional 2. Sadly, the publication didn’t share any launch particulars, however this information helps the truth that the buds are coming finally.

Extra proof of the earbuds’ existence popped up on UL Demko and Security Korea within the type of listings for the charging case. These listings say that the charging case has the mannequin quantity GH8TQ.

• Google Pixel Buds Professional — July 28, 2022

It’s arduous to attract agency conclusions, however we will not less than make an try. Google tends to unveil a brand new audio product each two years. Because the Pixel Buds Professional launched in 2022, there’s probability that the earbuds will make their debut this 12 months. However at what date will they seem?

Google began sending out invitations to a Made by Google convention scheduled for August 13 again in June. In its invite, the corporate talked about that we might count on to see “the very best of Google AI, Android software program, and the Pixel portfolio of units.” We all know that it will embody the Pixel 9 collection, as the corporate revealed as a lot on a devoted teaser web page, however the Pixel Buds Professional 2 would match this description as effectively. So we’ll simply have to maintain our eye out once we get to this date.

Whereas there have been numerous leaks main as much as the potential launch date, data associated to the specs has been scarce. Nevertheless, there’s simply sufficient data on the market that we will begin placing items of the puzzle collectively.

Design

Beginning with the looks, don’t count on a design change as drastic as Samsung gave the Galaxy Buds 3 Professional. In accordance with a number of leaks, the Pixel Buds Professional 2 will closely resemble their predecessor.

A leak courtesy of dependable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer gave us a close-up take a look at the earbuds. From the photographs, we will see that the grilles are slightly bigger, and the wings are mounted.

Along with the close-up above, the leak included renders of the Buds Professional 2 in 4 totally different colours. These colours embody black, grey, pink, and inexperienced. A report we contact on additional down within the hub claims official names for these colours are Hazel, Porcelain, Wintergreen, and Peony. Nevertheless, tipster Dylan Roussel on X (previously Twitter) prompt that the colours can be referred to as Haze, Porcelain, Raspberry, and Mojito.

We additionally get a take a look at the charging case, which seems to be the identical white, egg-shaped case as earlier than. Nevertheless, there are rumors that the case is slightly larger now. In a associated leak, we discovered that Spigen has a transparent protecting case that it says is suitable with each the Pixel Buds Professional and Professional 2.

Specs

In terms of the specs, there’s far much less to go on. The regulatory itemizing from UL Demko and Security Korea states that this case holds a 650mAh battery. For comparability, the charging case for the Pixel Buds has a battery capability of 620mAh, which Google says affords 31 hours of playback with energetic noise cancelation turned off.

Outdoors of those particulars, there’s not a lot else identified in regards to the product, however we will make a number of assumptions primarily based on the prior mannequin. The unique Professional mannequin provided Bluetooth 5.0, IPX4 water and dirt resistance, seven hours of playback with ANC on and 11 hours with it off, a voice accelerometer, contact capacitive sensors, an IR proximity sensor, a movement detecting accelerometer, and gyroscope.

We count on all or not less than most of those options to make a return within the Buds Professional 2. As for brand new options, it’s troublesome to say, however we think about Google will attempt its greatest to stuff in a number of AI options because it has executed for all of its different merchandise as of late.

• Google Pixel Buds Professional — $199

There’s solely been one entry within the Buds Professional line to this point, so we will’t make predictions primarily based on historical past like we will for the Pixel 9 collection. Regardless, we will assume Google will attempt to not stray too removed from the value level the first-generation established.

A leak previous the upcoming Made by Google occasion could have revealed the value, and if true, it’s going to imply the earbuds have gone up a bit. The leak in query claims that the audio product will promote for $229 within the US, €249 within the EU, and £219 within the UK. This implies they are going to be about $30 costlier within the US and about 20 euros and kilos greater within the EU and UK.

The Google Pixel Buds Professional are two years previous and could be bought for as little as $180. If you’re a Pixel fan and wish to get the buds for higher model consistency, there’s nothing stopping you from selecting these competent earbuds up. If the Buds Professional 2 do launch on August 13, it’s doubtless the first-generation mannequin will go on sale, providing you with extra incentive to seize them. Nevertheless, if you’d like {hardware} that’s slightly more moderen or if there’s a characteristic you really need that isn’t out there on the Pixel Buds Professional, then you must most likely wait.

Don’t thoughts purchasing exterior of Camp Google? For these on the lookout for the same expertise and value, the obvious options to the Pixel Buds Professional are the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Professional ($249.99 at Samsung), which value round $249 retail. You’ll get higher audio codec assist and a greater match, although a few of their greatest options are unique to Samsung telephone homeowners.

In the event you don’t thoughts spending a bit extra, the Sony WF-1000XM5 ($298 at Amazon) or 2nd gen Apple AirPods Professional ($239 at Amazon) are additionally straightforward suggestions.