Google Pixel Buds A-Series (2021)

Affordable ; Excellent Google Assistant integration ; Smooth, clear sound ; Comfortable fit

Audio presentation is rather polite ; No improvement in terms of battery life

Better bass response Hands-free Google Assistant Cheaper than the Pixel Buds 2

Not the most comfortable No noise cancellation Slightly fatiguing sound quality

The Google Pixel Buds A-Series offer nearly all the same features as the Pixel Buds 2 at half the price and with better bass response. They’re not the most comfortable true wireless earbuds, but we appreciate their slick design and built-in Google...

Well-rounded, clean sound ; Comfortable ; Reliable connection

No volume touch control on buds ; No noise-cancelling

Impressive sound for a reasonable price – and comfortable too

Sound quality just as good as regular Pixel Buds ; Improved comfort ; Retains IPX4 water resistance and features like ear detect despite low price

Some audio cutouts remain ; Ear hooks are nonremovable ; No more swipe controls for volume

Google has officially launched the Pixel Buds A-Series, which cost only $99. They deliver very good, balanced sound quality, support hands-free Google Assistant voice commands, and partly resolve the audio connection problems Google’s last earbuds had.

Strong battery life ; Effective EQ options ; Support for LE Audio ; Engaging sound with solid clarity ; New ANC and transparency modes

No swipe for volume control ; No HiRes Wireless Audio support

Super comfortable and lightweight ; Excellent voice command integration ; Good audio quality ; Really affordable

Lack active noise cancellation ; Weak volume ; Still no equalizer

The Google Pixel Buds A-Series offer great audio and seamless Google Assistant integration for less than $100.

Great value for money ; Great audio performance ; Deeply integrated Google Assistant ; Google Fast Pair ; IXP4 waterproofing

No volume control on earbuds ; Limited isolation ; No active noise-cancellation (ANC)

These in-ears offer a lot for your money, including good sound performance, a great case, comfortable design, and deeply integrated Google Assistant. But external isolation is limited by design and there's no volume control on the 'buds themselves.