The 2020 Pixel Buds were
revealed back in October during the Made by Google event 2019 that was
primarily held to launch the Pixel 4. Google stated that were slated for a 2020
launch and now a listing has been spotted in the Bluetooth SIG, confirming its
imminent arrival.
At the Made by Google 2019
event, Google only showcased dummy models of the Pixel Buds 2, essentially
highlighting the new design of the wireless earbuds. The original Pixel Buds
were announced back in 2017, but it was not of the truly wireless type of
earphones, instead it has a wire connecting the two earbuds together. The new
design makes the Pixel Buds 2 truly wireless with a much more compact carrying
case.
Being a dummy model, the sound
quality of the earbuds could not be determined. However, at US$ 179, it can be expected to have a similar acoustic performance to the
Apple AirPods or Sony’s wireless earbuds.
The listing does point out in
its description the presence of an ambient vent, similar to the ones found on
the AirPods Pro. This will ensure users do not feel the tightness in their ear
canals that’s common with in-ear designs. Google has also placed in dual
microphones that can be used for its Adaptive Sound functionality, along with
other features like voice accelerometer, long-range Bluetooth connectivity and
more.
