Google’s new Pixel Buds A-Series are something of a statement. Having done well with the Google Pixel Buds 2, the company is now launching a sub-$100 pair of earbuds that look to beat the Apple Airpods on price, while offering a similar experience for those who own Android or Google Pixel smartphones.

Some basic Specs Include:-

Colors: Clearly white, dark olive
Battery life: 5 hours music, 2.5 hours calls (single charge) and 24 hours music using charging case to top up (12 hours talktime)
Weight: 1.87 ounces (case and buds)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 (4.0 also supported)
Water resistance: IPX4 (earbuds only)

Available in two colors, a white and grey mix, or a more charcoal sort of color, there isn’t a huge diversity of choice here. However the white pair look good, and their slim profile in your ear means they’re not as obvious as some other in-ear headphones.  

Google’s newest earbuds, the Pixel Buds A-Series, will be available to buy later this month. They cost $99 (£99) and you’ll be able to buy them in the usual outlets, including Google’s online store. 

You can flip the charging case open with a satisfying flick of your thumb. Nestled inside are two earbuds with subtle Gs embossed on their surface. Once open, a small LED on the front of the case will keep you updated on charging status. The buds are secured with a magnet and can’t easily be dislodged by shaking, but do lift out with reasonable ease. 

The Google Pixel Buds A-Series might not be the best sounding earbuds on the market, but they have a killer advantage — the price. At just $99 (£99) they are an affordable option that, if you’re a Google Pixel owner, or have a modern Android phone, are a really good solution. \

I found they fit enormously well and were far harder to shake them out of my ears  than it was the glasses off my nose. I wore them for more than four hours in one day and could have worn them for another four if the battery hadn’t run out. 

I slightly prefer the sound of the AirPods (the basic ones) but they’re more expensive and really lack any appeal for Android users. While the A-Series aren’t the last word in audio quality, they sound better than the first-generation Amazon Echo Buds, though those models have noise cancellation. All-in-all, for a throw-in-your-bag accessory, the Pixel Buds A-Series are worth their asking price.