The flip-up hinge is very sturdy and doesn't wiggle when it's closed. Overall, we like the rounded shape that's something like if an egg had only two and a half dimensions. The charging case is roughly the same size, but it is 8 grams lighter (53g) since it does not have a wireless charging coil. The Pixel Buds A-Series are identical in design and fit to last year's Pixel Buds.

Now that we saw what's included in the box, lets take a closer look at the hardware itself. The Pixel Buds A- Series comes with three ear tip sizes, a USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and a quick-start guide. The experience is also deeply integrated with Google Assistant and centered around 'Google helpfulness'. The Pixel Buds A-Series is advertised as a premium sounding pair of earbuds with a comfortable fit, clear calling, and great battery life.

Miscellaneous: In-call noise reduction Automatic volume adjustment Bass Boost Android Fast Pair.

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 Google Assistant via touch-hold or “Hey Google” wake phrase Notifications delivered via Assistant.

Charging and battery: Rated 5 hours of listening time per charge, 24 total hours of playback with a fully charged case Charges via USB-C port 15-minute charge of Buds yields 3 hours listening time.

Hardware: Custom 12mm sound driver dual-beamforming microphones proximity sensor (in-ear detection) touch controls motion-detecting accelerometer “Hall Effect” sensor for case close detection.

Construction: Matte and glossy plastic, silicone stabilizers silicone ear tips (3 sizes), IPx4 water and sweat resistance, passive noise reduction, Spatial vent,.

Dimensions and weight:Buds: (20.7 x 29.3 x 17.5 mm), 5g (each) Charging case: (63 x 47 x 25 mm), 42g (without Buds).

Google Pixel Buds A-Series specs and features: Before we tell you what's missing, let's go over what you get with the Buds A-Series. Although the Pixel models are suffixed with a lower-case 'a', they mean the same thing: a similar experience offering to their flagship counterpart but at a lower price point. Google's 'A-Series' is normally associated with its Pixel lineup of smartphones. These TWS earbuds look the same, have many of the same features, and cost $99, $80 cheaper than the 2020 Pixel Buds when they first launched. 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it,' is very much Google's thinking with the Pixel Buds A-Series. The change from the first-generation corded Pixel Buds to last year's true-wireless Pixel Buds was significant, and one that resonated well. This is Google's third attempt at the Pixel Buds.

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