These Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro contracts get you a pair of Pixel Buds A-Series at no extra cost

Pixel Buds Pro coming July 28, priced £179

The Pixel Buds Pro ($199.99) are Google's answer to Apple's AirPods Pro ($249). In their favor, the Pixel Buds Pro offer very good active noise cancellation (ANC), a bass-forward and bright music experience, and responsive on-ear controls. You even get helpful Google Translate features and hands-free Google Assistant access. But oddly, the pair doesn’t support the AptX codec, which means you're stuck with either the inefficient (on Android) AAC or standard SBC codecs. Furthermore, the app doesn’t include a customizable EQ, which is something we expect at this price. Ultimately, the Pixel Buds Pro offer better ANC and are just as seamless to use as the AirPods Pro (which are due for a refresh), but the best noise-cancelling true wireless earphones, including the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and the Sony WF-1000XM4 (both $279), offer superior sound quality and ANC all around.Intuitive Controls, Frustrating Codec Limitations You can choose between Charcoal, Coral, Fog, or Lemongrass ear...

The Google Pixel Buds Pro deliver satisfying audio, effective noise cancellation, and some unique Android-only features, but lack the codec support to deliver the best sound quality on Android devices.

Powerful bass depth and bright, sculpted highs; Quality noise cancellation; Supports hands-free and translation features on Android; Qi-compatible wireless charging case

No AptX support; Lacks customizable in-app EQ

Effective ANC; Competitive battery life; Comfortable design for long listening sessions;

Energetic sound signature not to all tastes; No manual EQ; No high-quality Bluetooth codec support;

Maybe it’s not fair to always view Google and Apple as locked into some kind of gadget death-match. But when it comes to wireless earbuds, comparisons are inevitable. And let’s face it: Google has struggled to create a version of its Pixel Buds that can go toe-to-toe with Apple’s AirPods Pro. But that struggle is over. Google’s new Pixel Buds Pro are stylish, comfortable, and packed with the kind of features Android fans have been asking for — the biggest addition being active noise cancellation (ANC). Just how good are they at $200? And do they deserve a spot among the best wireless earbuds? Let’s check ’em out. Hardly anything. You get the Pixel Buds Pro, already housed in their charging case, a clever little cardboard tube containing two extra sizes of silicone eartips (you get three in total), and a printed quick-start guide. Expecting a charging cable? So was I, but the Pixel Buds Pro are the first wireless earbuds I’ve encountered that don’t ship with one. Given that it’s usually...

Compact and comfy; Very good sound quality; Very effective ANC/transparency; Wireless charging; Bluetooth Multipoint;

No real EQ adjustments; No high-quality/low-latency codecs; Still no iOS Pixel Buds app;

Maybe it’s not fair to always view Google and Apple as locked into some kind of gadget death-match. But when it comes to wireless earbuds, comparisons are inevitable. And let’s face it: Google has struggled to create a version of its Pixel Buds that can go toe-to-toe with Apple’s AirPods Pro. But that struggle is over. Google’s new Pixel Buds Pro are stylish, comfortable, and packed with the kind of features Android fans have been asking for — the biggest addition being active noise cancellation (ANC). Just how good are they at $200? And do they deserve a spot among the best wireless earbuds? Let’s check ’em out. Hardly anything. You get the Pixel Buds Pro, already housed in their charging case, a clever little cardboard tube containing two extra sizes of silicone eartips (you get three in total), and a printed quick-start guide. Expecting a charging cable? So was I, but the Pixel Buds Pro are the first wireless earbuds I’ve encountered that don’t ship with one. Given that it’s usually...

Compact and comfy; Very good sound quality; Very effective ANC/transparency; Wireless charging; Bluetooth Multipoint;

No real EQ adjustments; No high-quality/low-latency codecs; Still no iOS Pixel Buds app;

Maybe it’s not fair to always view Google and Apple as locked into some kind of gadget death-match. But when it comes to wireless earbuds, comparisons are inevitable. And let’s face it: Google has struggled to create a version of its Pixel Buds that can go toe-to-toe with Apple’s AirPods Pro. But that struggle is over. Google’s new Pixel Buds Pro are stylish, comfortable, and packed with the kind of features Android fans have been asking for — the biggest addition being active noise cancellation (ANC). Just how good are they at $200? And do they deserve a spot among the best wireless earbuds? Let’s check ’em out. Hardly anything. You get the Pixel Buds Pro, already housed in their charging case, a clever little cardboard tube containing two extra sizes of silicone eartips (you get three in total), and a printed quick-start guide. Expecting a charging cable? So was I, but the Pixel Buds Pro are the first wireless earbuds I’ve encountered that don’t ship with one. Given that it’s usually...

Compact and comfy; Very good sound quality; Very effective ANC/transparency; Wireless charging; Bluetooth Multipoint;

No real EQ adjustments; No high-quality/low-latency codecs; Still no iOS Pixel Buds app;

Multiport support; Very comfortable; Excellent Battery Life; Strong bass;

ANC can be a hit or miss; Not worth it for iPhone users; Fit isn’t for everyone;