Samsung - Galaxy Buds 2 Pro vs Google - Pixel Buds A-Series
Between the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Pixel Buds A-Series, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro comes out ahead in active noise cancellation and spatial audio, while the Pixel Buds A-Series wins on battery — with case and driver size. Overall, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro scores 60.1 and the Pixel Buds A-Series scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel Buds A-Series edges ahead on the Mars Score (60.1 vs 65.4), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. The biggest gaps in its favor are active noise cancellation, spatial audio, multipoint, among others.
Pick the Pixel Buds A-Series if you care most about battery — with case and driver size. Its strongest claims are battery — with case, driver size, weight per bud.
Both ship with comparable battery — buds, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pixel Buds A-Series is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Buds 2 Pro wins
- ▲Has Active noise cancellation.
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Water resistance: IPX7 (vs IPX4).
Why Google - Pixel Buds A-Series wins
- ▲Battery — with case — 33.33% more. 24 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Driver size — 14.29% more. 12 mm vs 10.5 mm.
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.40 g less. 5.1 vs 5.5.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Google - Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 5.5 g | 5.1 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX7lead | IPX4 |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Google - Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 10.5 mm | 12 mmlead |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | truelead | false |
| Transparency mode | truelead | false |
| Spatial audioⓘ | truelead | false |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Google - Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 5 h | 5 h |
| Battery — with case | 18 h | 24 hlead |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Google - Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3lead | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SSC,AAC,SBC | AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | truelead | false |
| In-ear detection | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or Pixel Buds A-Series?+
Pixel Buds A-Series lasts 5h per charge vs 5h.
Do Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or Pixel Buds A-Series support multipoint?+
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro supports multipoint; Pixel Buds A-Series does not.
Which has ANC, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or Pixel Buds A-Series?+
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has ANC; Pixel Buds A-Series does not.
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