Google wants to offer an alternative to Apple AirPods Pro for Android. The new Pixel Buds Pro bring active noise cancellation to the Pixel Buds line. They use custom speakers paired with a custom six-core audio chip to help with noise cancellation. They also have built-in sensors to measure the pressure inside the ear canal. These in-ears are designed to sit deeper into your canal. Google's SilentSeal tech is designed to relieve any stress that might cause. It is meant to block out external noise while avoiding the feeling of being plugged up.
The Pixel Buds Pro also support a multipoint Bluetooth connection, allowing you to automatically swap between two devices, like phones and a computer. And multipoint on these earbuds will support any device, even iOS devices. Yes, it will work with iOS, but you won't get the Pixel Buds app for adjusting settings or EQ.
These earbuds are IPX4 water-resistant, while the case is IPX2 water-resistant with support for wireless charging. Battery life is expected to last up to 11 hours or up to seven hours with active noise cancellation.
Google plans to introduce a spatial audio feature later this year, supporting movies and TV shows on compatible Pixel phones. The Pixel Buds Pro is available in coral, lemongrass, fog, and charcoal. It will retail for $259, but you can only sign up for updates on their availability right now. Pre-orders are still expected to kick off on July 21 alongside the Pixel 6A, but it's unclear when these earbuds will be released.