Google’s $130 Pixel Buds 2a Are Cheaper, Better, and Somehow More Repairable

The Pixel Buds 2A Are Weirdly Good

Google’s new Pixel Buds 2A sell for just $130 USD, which is already about $100 cheaper than most premium earbuds. But here’s the wild part: they actually have all the stuff you’d expect from something twice the price, including noise cancellation, transparency mode, and touch controls that work really well.

Even more surprising, these budget buds might actually be better than Google’s own Pro model.

When “Pro” Means Less

The Pixel Buds Pro are more expensive, but they are also missing features that Google says are “coming soon.” Meanwhile, the 2A just works with no waiting and no firmware promises.

And the real kicker is that the 2A has a feature the Pros do not even try to match.

You Can Actually Fix These

With just two screws, you can open up the Pixel Buds 2A and replace the battery yourself. That is basically unheard of in the world of wireless earbuds, where most brands glue everything shut like they are hiding government secrets.

It is such a simple thing, but it means these earbuds could actually last for years instead of getting tossed when the battery dies. That is a huge win for anyone who hates e-waste or just hates spending another $200 every two years.

Final Thoughts

Google nailed it here. These earbuds sound great, have all the modern features, and unlike most tech today, they are repair-friendly. It is nice to see a company making something that is not disposable for once. At $130, the Pixel Buds 2A are a solid buy for anyone who wants great sound, solid features, and the peace of mind that you can actually fix them later. Maybe “A” stands for actually repairable this time.

If Apple made these, they would probably call them the Pixel Buds Pro Max Ultra with “replaceable battery coming soon.”

See you in the next article!