
Google also added a seal detection method to the Pixel Buds app so you can try out the three different ear tip sizes included with the buds to know for sure what buds best fit your ears. The stemless design fits nicely in my ear, and since it sits flush against my head, they feel secure when I’m biking or running. It’s difficult to judge if the Pixel Buds Pro will solve all the issues some people have with ANC buds, but there’s no denying they’re comfortable. The Pixel Buds Pro doesn’t come with a cable for charging but features a USB-C port. I’ve never experienced issues with ANC pressure, but I can feel it with some wireless buds and see how it might wreak havoc on sensitive ears. Google also added new technology called ‘Silent Seal’ that detects pressure in your ears and relieves it when using ANC. It’s not the strongest implementation I’ve encountered, but it’s tuned well enough to keep ambient sound in the background. The Bluetooth earbuds’ active noise-cancelling (ANC) is great. Perhaps that’s part of the magic, or maybe Volume EQ is just overhyped marketing.Įither way, this doesn’t detract from my overall positive experience with the Pixel Buds Pro’s sound quality. Switching between songs randomly and toggling the functionality on and off offered no noticeable difference. However, this feature is tough to notice in practice.


The concept is that as you adjust the volume, the Pixel Buds Pro will change their tuning to ensure that the highs, mids and lows maintain a balance. One new addition Google hyped is the Pixel Buds Pro’s new ‘Volume EQ’ feature. You can sometimes hear the limitations when the bass is absolutely pounding in a song, but I found the Buds Pro offers great sound quality in most cases. This is enabled partly through the Pixel Buds Pro’s 11mm speaker driver, which must be tuned well since it sounds quite balanced compared to other Bluetooth earbuds with larger drivers. The sound was full-bodied and offered a soundscape with substantial width, a rarity with most Bluetooth buds. Putting the Pixel Buds Pro through my earbud test tracks was a blast.
