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Pixel Buds Pro still worth it? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by lazycouchpotato@lemmy.world to c/googlepixel
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My Sony WF-1000XM4s are the latest victim in the battery issues plaguing Sony earbuds: https://old.reddit.com/r/SonyHeadphones/comments/x7mx2n/wf1000xm4_severe_battery_issues/ Sony's apparently taking them back and refunding customers, but I'm stuck without working buds in the meantime.

I had gotten the Pixel Buds A series when I pre-ordered my Pixel 6a, but I sold them to reduce the final cost of my phone..

I've been eyeing the Pixel Buds Pro since they're down to $120 USD for Thanksgiving/Black Friday. I was wondering what owners of them think of them and if they're still worth it - considering they're 18 months old at this point.

I use earbuds in the gym or when when I'm walking to the grocery store.

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[-] Nerdulous@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

I got a set with my pixel 8 purchase and I'd say for the $120 they're worth it. I wouldn't purchase them for full price though.

The sound quality is definitely acceptable. They aren't as good at my WH-1000XM4s, which are over ears also by Sony, but they do a decent job of providing clarity and moderate bass. The higher frequencies can be a bit peaky especially at higher volumes and I feel it's lacking in maximum volume but they're solid nonetheless.

The ANC leaves a little too be desired in circumstances with loud ambient environments but I get the feeling that with a set of foam tips it would be excellent. The transparency mode on the other hand works phenomenally and is very impressive.

I haven't used them for calls yet so I can't comment on call quality or the microphones.

The touch pads to me are the biggest mark against these as they can be a bit finicky. To pause your music you need to tap once but very often it registers that input as a swipe and raises or lowers the volume instead. Perhaps it's just something I'll get used to in time.

Lastly make sure you don't order it in white as the case especially collected all sorts of marks within days of use.

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