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}}The '''[[wikipedia:Pixel_Buds|Pixel Buds]]''' is a line of wireless earbuds developed and marketed by [[Google]]. The first-generation Pixel Buds were launched on October 4, 2017, at the Made by Google launch event, and became available for preorder on the Google Store the same day. They have the Google Assistant built-in and support Google Translate.
}}The '''[[wikipedia:Pixel_Buds|Pixel Buds]]''' is a line of wireless earbuds developed and marketed by [[Google]]. The first-generation Pixel Buds were launched on October 4, 2017, at the Made by Google launch event, and became available for preorder on the Google Store the same day. They have the Google Assistant built-in and support Google Translate.


==Consumer impact summary==
==Consumer impact summary==


=== Convenience ===
===Convenience===
The removed "Touch and Hold" feature is a loss in convenience for consumers.
The removed "Touch and Hold" feature is a loss in convenience for consumers.


=== Sound quality ===
===Sound quality===
Lack of high-quality codecs like LDAC.
Lack of high-quality codecs like LDAC.


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This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product line. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product line. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].


* [[Google Pixel Buds "Touch and Hold" discontinuation]] (2024): The user had the option to hold down on the device to hear what their notifications were. The digital assistant on the device will no longer do that by this gesture due to a software update, and instead requires users to ask it out loud with commands such as "Read my notifications.".
*[[Google Pixel Buds "Touch and Hold" discontinuation]] (2024): The user had the option to hold down on the device to hear what their notifications were. The digital assistant on the device will no longer do that by this gesture due to a software update, and instead requires users to ask it out loud with commands such as "Read my notifications.".
* [[Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 has limited codec support]] (2024): The Pixel Buds Pro 2 top out at AAC as the high-quality codec.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bagnell |first=Juan Carlos |date=6 Feb 2025 |title=Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Long Term Review: Smaller, But Not REALLY Smaller? |url=https://somegadgetguy.com/2025/02/06/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-long-term-review-smaller-but-not-really-smaller/ |access-date=2 Mar 2025 |website=SomeGadgetGuy}}</ref> These earbuds feature a new proprietary Tensor A1 chip, which has no support for higher-quality formats like APTX HD, LDAC, or LHDC. Many premium earbuds in this price range typically support these higher-quality codecs, which would be supported by Qualcomm chips.<br />
*[[Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 has limited codec support]] (2024): The Pixel Buds Pro 2 top out at AAC as the high-quality codec.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bagnell |first=Juan Carlos |date=6 Feb 2025 |title=Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Long Term Review: Smaller, But Not REALLY Smaller? |url=https://somegadgetguy.com/2025/02/06/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-long-term-review-smaller-but-not-really-smaller/ |access-date=2 Mar 2025 |website=SomeGadgetGuy}}</ref> These earbuds feature a new proprietary Tensor A1 chip, which has no support for higher-quality formats like APTX HD, LDAC, or LHDC. Many premium earbuds in this price range typically support these higher-quality codecs, which would be supported by Qualcomm chips.<br />


==Products==
==Products==


* '''[[Google Pixel Buds Pro 2]]''' (2024)
*'''[[Google Pixel Buds Pro 2]]''' (2024)
* '''[[Google Pixel Buds Pro 1]]''' (2022)
*'''[[Google Pixel Buds Pro 1]]''' (2022)
* '''[[Google Pixel Buds A-Series]]''' (2021)
*'''[[Google Pixel Buds A-Series]]''' (2021)
* '''[[Google Pixel Buds Gen 2]]''' (2020)  
*'''[[Google Pixel Buds Gen 2]]''' (2020)
* '''[[Google Pixel Buds Gen 1]]''' (2017)<br />
*'''[[Google Pixel Buds Gen 1]]''' (2017)<br />


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:57, 5 April 2025

Google Pixel Buds
Basic Information
Release Year 2017
Product Type Wireless earbuds/earphones
In Production Yes
Official Website https://store.google.com/product/google_pixel_buds

The Pixel Buds is a line of wireless earbuds developed and marketed by Google. The first-generation Pixel Buds were launched on October 4, 2017, at the Made by Google launch event, and became available for preorder on the Google Store the same day. They have the Google Assistant built-in and support Google Translate.

Consumer impact summary[edit | edit source]

Convenience[edit | edit source]

The removed "Touch and Hold" feature is a loss in convenience for consumers.

Sound quality[edit | edit source]

Lack of high-quality codecs like LDAC.

Incidents[edit | edit source]

This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product line. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Google Pixel Buds category.

  • Google Pixel Buds "Touch and Hold" discontinuation (2024): The user had the option to hold down on the device to hear what their notifications were. The digital assistant on the device will no longer do that by this gesture due to a software update, and instead requires users to ask it out loud with commands such as "Read my notifications.".
  • Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 has limited codec support (2024): The Pixel Buds Pro 2 top out at AAC as the high-quality codec.[1] These earbuds feature a new proprietary Tensor A1 chip, which has no support for higher-quality formats like APTX HD, LDAC, or LHDC. Many premium earbuds in this price range typically support these higher-quality codecs, which would be supported by Qualcomm chips.

Products[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Bagnell, Juan Carlos (6 Feb 2025). "Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Long Term Review: Smaller, But Not REALLY Smaller?". SomeGadgetGuy. Retrieved 2 Mar 2025.