Earbud deals are already landing across retailers for Black Friday, including some budget-friendly pairs that have gotten even cheaper. For example, Amazon’s Black Friday sale this year includes 23% off the already affordable Google Pixel Buds 2a, making them just $100 for the time being.
Google launched the Pixel Buds 2a as its first economy-level earbud option, though they still include features such as active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and decently high-quality audio in general.
✅Recommended if: you’re looking for a pair of wireless noise-cancelling earbuds for around $100 that doesn’t compromise on audio quality or battery life; you’ve liked other Google devices and you want access to Clear Calling, Find Hub, and other features included with Pixel phones, watches, and tablets; you’d prefer something with water and dust resistance for exercise or for use in inclement weather conditions.
❌Skip this deal if: you’re looking for a pair of the best wireless earbuds on the market and are willing to upgrade from Google’s budget earbuds; you’d rather forego features like ANC and Transparency Mode for an even cheaper pair of earbuds; you’d prefer a pair of over-ear headphones to a pair of earbuds.
The Google Pixel Buds 2a have quite a wide offering for being the manufacturer’s budget option. Most of all, they offer a decent audio quality with user-friendly customization options, as well as ANC, and the ambient listening mode dubbed “Transparency Mode,” which lets users tune into their surroundings.
According to Google, the Pixel Buds 2a earbuds support up to 7 hours of listening time per individual charge, or up to 20 hours total with the use of the charging case. The company also says that a 5-minute charge can yield about an hour of added listening time.
The earbuds also have microphones and the Gemini AI assistant built in, letting users verbally sift through emails, generate walking directions, or capture notes, in addition to just using the mics to make phone calls. Other Google features include those found across many Pixel devices, such as Clear Calling, Find Hub, and more.
All in all, if you were looking to spend around $100 on earbuds and you own other Pixel devices, these might be a Black Friday deal worth considering.
