Updated 31 Oct 2026
Is the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 worth it?
Worth it if you have a Pixel phone and they fit you.
They're small and light, the noise cancelling is good and the sound is balanced, and on a Pixel phone you get the most features, such as hands-free Gemini. Battery is about 8 hours with noise cancelling on and 12 with it off. The fit is the catch: the small shape and fin don't stay secure in every ear. There's no aptX or LDAC, and with other Android phones or an iPhone you lose some of the extras.
90%of 69 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Tiny and light
- Good noise cancelling
- Best features with a Pixel phone
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What owners say
Most owners are happy with the fit and noise cancelling. The few complaints are a case that doesn't charge reliably and noise cancelling that could be stronger.
Good to know
- Some people can't get a secure fit even with the fin.
- No aptX or LDAC.
- Fewer features away from a Pixel phone.
From 69 buyer ratings at Costco (Canada), Otto (Germany) and Elgiganten (Nordics), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Comfortable fitMentioned a lot
- Good noise cancellingMentioned a lot
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 7 of 69 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You have a Pixel phone.
- You want small buds that don't stick out.
- You want good noise cancelling in a light pair.
Skip it if…
- You use an iPhone: AirPods Pro 3 do more.
- You want hi-res Bluetooth: no aptX or LDAC.
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How we reached this verdict
Tom's Guide gives them four and a half stars and T3 four, praising the tiny design, noise cancelling and Pixel features. TechRadar gives three stars because the fit kept coming loose and the sound was good rather than great for the price. With reviewers split on fit, we rate them 'caveats'. Only a few owner reports so far, from Costco Canada.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, T3, TechRadar, RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 31 Oct 2026How we decide