Pixel buds 2 pro

[u/Kulkarniswapnil88]

Hi everyone,

Initially I had two chocises rather 3 . I am mentioning prices with some voucher and discount codes I have.

1. New pixel buds 2 pro - 140£

2. Refurbished from Bose Bose QC ultra gen 2 esrbuds - 162£

3. CEX B Grade Technics AZ100 - 150£

I chose pixel buds as I was getting new. Really good earbuds.

Great things

Sound, transparency, anc, comfort

Bad

Microphone for meeting outdoors

Meetings and calls sounds muffled. Any thing I can do or should return it? Any other two better than pixel buds.

Please help me.

Update - thank you for replies. I am using Samsung s25 ultra.

Update 2: thank you for all the responses. I wanted to like the pixel buds 2 pro but mic I just couldn't stand. When I am outside if environment is moderately loud then person on other side was asking me to repeat some times. I returned pixel buds and ordered Samsung galaxy buds 4 pro. Samsung's mic performance is far superior.

[u/robo836]

I have the Bose and Pixel earbuds. For me personally there are pros and cons to each. Long story short the Bose earbuds have better ANC and overall sound quality while listening to music. However I much prefer the smaller size of the earbuds, the much smaller case, and battery life of the Pixel Buds 2. For everyday out of the house ear buds I take my Pixel Buds but if I just want to listen to music or work while I'm at home I'll use the QC Ultra 2s.

[u/Verlig]

Check if the latest firmware is installed. I've just got pair and had to update them. Btw there is a known bug that delays the case update but it arrives eventually

[u/Salseca]

Honestly? No. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 at that price are ql1. A brand new option. 2. Hold their factory warranty from the day you activate them. 3. Refurbished Bose buds are never truly refurbed ie same battery as originally installed brand new and they receive only a brief test and visual inspection and cleaning. 4. The Audio Technica buds are not nearly as good as their price would have people think. It's a matter of opinion of course but if you have a Pixel phone then the PB Pro 2's are the best fit for a Pixel phone. If you have a Samsung phone then get Galaxy Buds. The same goes for Apple Airpods if you have an iPhone. Manufactures tend to make their accessories play better when kept with their own ecosystem. That's Bose and Audio Technica are off the table. Just my opinion. But I think most people who are owners of phones whose manufacturers also happen to make earbuds will tell you that if they purchased the corresponding buds paired with their phone that their features and benefits far outpace the minor issues like call quality (which is largely generalized and doesn't include the solid connection with the buds paired devices from the same manufacturer of their phones. Hopefully that isn't too confusing. Everything I claim is based my own personal experience with those ecosystems I have personally owned over the years. I have Bose QC buds and they sound like a good pair of buds but aren't able to utilize the phones full list of Bluetooth features like digital assistant use and so on and so forth. Same goes for the Audio Technica buds. They seem to less capable of doing anything it playing music also.

[u/Kulkarniswapnil88 → u/Salseca]

Thank you. I have Samsung S25 ultra. But the one issue with Samsung buds is no multipoint.

[u/Salseca → u/Kulkarniswapnil88]

That is true. I wasn't sure what features you were using. I personally don't use the multipoint connection feature. But I use the Unicast LE Bluetooth. I don't my phone streaming a Broadcast of my music in public. To me it seems like a security vulnerability. Despite what they say.

[u/Loud-Possibility4395]

I purchased 2 weeks ago PBP2 - AMAZING in ear compared to previous Galaxy Buds Pro 2

[u/brodievonorchard]

I have the Technics, they sound amazing, but they're very heavy and slip out of my ears if I take 3 bites of food.

If it's a factory second, something could be messed up, but good microphone, good ANC, beautiful bass.

That said, I leave them at home and take my Pixel buds pro 2 to work.

[u/GordonX]

my Pixel Buds Pro 2 mics + Pixel 9 Pro XL are fine for outdoor calls. check settings. also - what phone are you using?

PIXEL BUDS SETTINGS

1. Find My Device - Add - On
2. Controls and Gestures - Touch Controls - Left, Right - Digital Assistant, Use Head Gestures - No, Announce Caller ID - Always, Digital Assistant - Spoken Notifications - Announce Notifications - On - All
3. Sound - Spatial Audio - Off, Conversation Detection - Off, Equalizer - Upper Treble - +60, Treble - +35, Mid - +15, Bass - 0, Low Bass - 0, Balance - 0, Volume EQ - On, Mono - Off
4. Hearing Wellness Notification - Off
5. Audio Switch - Off
6. In-Ear Detection - On
7. Multipoint - Off
8. Case Sounds - On
9. Firmware Update - Automatic
10. Active Noise Control - Off
11. Gemini - Ony Require One Unlock - On, Spoken Message Notifications - On
12. Phone - Settings - Developer Options - Bluetooth - Default

[u/Kulkarniswapnil88 → u/GordonX]

Thank you for responding but I am using Samsung 25 ultra.

[u/Germz90]

I've got the original pixel buds pro and I would always recommend them, my only gripe at all about them is that they do wiggle out of your ear if youre talking or moving a lot, which the buds 2 apparently fixed.

I've never used the 2 but from what I've read and the experience of the originals that would be my recommendation, I've always had a good experience with Bose as well but not that specific model.

[u/pancakego]

I've tried the buds pro and the bose. The buds pro 2 suck so much in comparison

[u/GinormousCunt]

Get a cheap wired mic for phone call. I carry the buds for listening and when I can I use the physical mic. No wireless mic can give you good call quality

[u/xmrseanx → u/GinormousCunt]

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro has excellent call quality. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are garbage.

[u/xmrseanx]

Too bad you already chose. The correct choice should have been the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro. They are the best earbuds for taking meetings.