Google Pixel Buds A-Series: Buyers guide of first-ever earphones launched by Google in India – Times of India

Google may not be launching its latest Pixel devices in India, but the company surely seems to be well aware of the huge market that the country offers for gadgets. The tech giant is entering the audio products segment in India with the launch of its Google Pixel Buds A-Series earphones. India was not listed back in the initial list of countries where the device went on sale in June. The new TWS earbuds are a more affordable version of the Pixel Buds launched in 2019. Google Pixel Buds A-Series will go on sale in India starting August 25 on Flipkart, Reliance Digital and Tata Cliq. The Buds will be coming to more retail outlets subsequently. Here are all the key details you need to know before buying.
What is the price of Google Pixel Buds A-Series?
Google Pixel Buds A-Series are priced just at Rs 9,999. At this price, Google Pixel Buds A-Series compete with Samsung Galaxy Buds+, Nothing ear 1, Sony WF-XB700, Jabra Elite Active 65t and Apple AirPods. All other than AirPods are priced less than Google Pixel Buds A-Series. Oppo Enco X and Harman Kardon Fly TWS are priced almost same as Google Pixel Buds A-Series.
What are the colour options available?
Google Pixel Buds A-Series colour options differ from country to country. In India, they will be available only in one colour — Clearly White.
How do Google Pixel Buds A-Series look?
Google Pixel Buds A-Series look quite similar to the 2nd-generation Pixel Buds released in 2020. The part of the Buds that rests in users’ ears are now glossy and complements the dome. The colours now extend to the interior of the charging case.
What all languages Google Pixel Buds A-Series supports for real-time translation?
The TWS earbuds offers real-time translation support for 40 languages including Bengali, Hindi, and Tamil.
What are the hardware requirements for Google Pixel Buds A-Series?
Google Pixel Buds A-Series supports any Bluetooth 4.0 (or newer) device including Android, iOS, tablets, and laptops.
Is Google Pixel Buds A-Series waterproof?
The device comes with IPX4 water protection rating, which means that it is resistant to water splashes from any direction.
What kid of noice cancellation Google Pixel Buds A-Series offers?
Google Pixel Buds A-Series earphones come with custom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers. The device comes with Passive noise reduction. There’s Spatial vent for in-ear pressure reduction and spatial awareness. The buds come with Adaptive Sound which increases or decreases sound based on the surroundings.
What are the connectivity options available?
The earbuds support Bluetooth 5.0, come with USB-C charging port and are Qi certified.
What are the sensor on the Google Pixel A Series?
There are Capacitive touch sensors for music, calls, and Assistant controls. Dual IR proximity sensors for in-ear detection to play and pause automatically. Motion-detecting accelerometer and gyroscope.
What comes inside the box of Google Pixel Buds A-Series?
Buyers will get wireless charging case; eartips with three size options small, medium and large; USB-C to USB-A charging cable; and Quick Start guide.
What is the battery life of the earbuds?
The Google Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds offer up to 5 hours of listening time or up to 2.5 hours of talk time. With the charging case the earbuds offer up to 24 hours of listening time with case, or up to 12 hours of talk time. As per the company, 15-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 3 hours of listening time or up to 1.5 hour of talk time.
What is missing?
There’s no wireless charging capability on the earphones. Support for swipe gesture controls to adjust volume is missing.