More so because the fit in the ear blocked most of the outside noise. It lacks active noise cancellation (a common in this price range these days) but it does fairly well while answering calls. The Pixel Buds A-Series is good for answering calls. Pairing the Pixel Buds A-Series was no rocket science - pair it from the Bluetooth settings of the smartphone. However, as I used it often, it appeared less of a challenge.Īlso Read: Innoviti announces $ 5 million sharebuy back programme on Diwali Employees to get 30x returns However, taking buds out of the case, for the first few times, was a little tricky as I feared dropping them. The LED light indicates the pairing mode, case charging status, and the button at the rear frees pairing. The soft finish and compact size have a very premium hand feel and comfortably slide in the jeans pocket. The storage and charging case complement the buds. The water and sweat resistance is a welcome addition. The Voice Assistance feature comes in handy, especially during workout sessions when the hands are occupied. Just saying 'Hey Google' activates the assistant that on further command can lower/increase the volume and even do more. However, this task can be taken care of by Google Assistant. There is no touch control or gesture support for volume control. Single tap answers the incoming call and double-tap rejects it. Accompanied by 3 sizes of ear tips, the default was a good fit for me.Ĭontrols are identical on both the buds and there is no way to change or reassign - tap on the earbud to play/pause, double-tap to skip, or tap three times to rewind the track. The Pixel Buds A-Series boasts a circular compact design that snuggly sits in the ear - thankfully, no stem popping out of the ear. Samsung has been experimenting with its design and so is Google. Most of the earbuds have a design similar to Apple AirPods - housing a stem.

Rarely do I come across a wireless earbud that has a unique design. Google Pixel Buds A-Series: Smart buds with balanced sound

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