Pixel Buds A-Series

Specifications

Cpu

Bluetooth 5.0 audio/control SoC, model not publicly disclosed; the 2020 model adds an onboard accelerometer used for a voice-detecting beamforming feature, omitted on the cheaper A-Series

Battery

5 hours per charge on both models; charging case adds roughly 24 hours total. The 2020 model's case supports Qi wireless charging in addition to USB-C, the A-Series case is USB-C only

Os Support

latest: Android 6.0+/iOS with Fast Pair and Assistant hands-free support; superseded by Pixel Buds Pro (2022) for ANC · shipped: Android 6.0+ with full Google Assistant hands-free support and real-time Translate; iOS supported with reduced Assistant functionality

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.0, each earbud connects independently to the phone (no connecting cord), AAC codec on both Android and iOS. The 2020 model adds swipe-to-adjust volume gestures and dual IR proximity sensors; the A-Series has a single IR proximity sensor and no on-bud volume control

Release Price

$179 (2020 model launch), $99 (A-Series launch)

Variants

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