# Google Pixel Buds 2a review: cheap earbuds that don't hold up against the competition

> Google Pixel Buds 2a: Two-minute review Google’s audio department has had something of a tough go of it – our list of the best earbuds seems far, far out of reach, with buds (or Buds) after buds that fail to impress.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/googles-new-cheap-earbuds-are-its-best-in-years-although-itmust-be-said-the-bar-there-wasnt-especially-high?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=695275664847301e39293d44)
- **Published:** 2025-12-29
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #earbuds #google #pixel #buds #against #cheap #competition #hold
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