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Google Pixel Buds 2a vs LG BUDS

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Google Pixel Buds 2a

Hazel · UK

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Exact model & source notes

Pixel Buds 2a are Google's noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds, with a Google Tensor A1 chip, Bluetooth 5.4 and an 11 mm dynamic driver in each earbud. This record is the Hazel colour from the UK Google Store; Google rates the earbuds at up to 7 hours with ANC on and 20 hours with the USB-C charging case.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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WHAT DIFFERS

4.7 gWeight5.3 g

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THE CONTENDER

LG BUDS

UK manufacturer configuration · BUDS

Front view of LG xboom Buds by will.i.am | Bluetooth Earbuds | xboom Signature Sound with Graphene Driver | Black BUDS

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LG BUDS in the exact manufacturer-listed UK configuration.

Specifications checked 19 Oct 2026.

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Detachable cable

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Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Bluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case. Manufacturer specification · No wireless charging is listed for this case. Google states it pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device; full feature access needs a Google Account, an Android 6.0+ companion phone and an internet connection. No codec list is published on the specification page.

Source 1

LG BUDSNot verified

SBC (yes); AAC (yes); BLE (yes); Google Fast Pair Service (yes); 5.4 (Bluetooth Version); Auracast (yes); Microsoft Swift Pair (yes). Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer declarations; Yes, No, counts, versions and component/operating qualifiers are preserved. A missing row establishes no capability or absence. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: SBC. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: AAC. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: BLE. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Google Fast Pair Service. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Bluetooth Version. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Auracast. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Microsoft Swift Pair.

Source 1

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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4 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Google Pixel Buds 2aBluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case

LG BUDSSBC (yes); AAC (yes); BLE (yes); Google Fast Pair Service (yes); 5.4 (Bluetooth Version); Auracast (yes); Microsoft Swift Pair (yes)

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · No wireless charging is listed for this case. Google states it pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device; full feature access needs a Google Account, an Android 6.0+ companion phone and an internet connection. No codec list is published on the specification page.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

LG BUDS

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer declarations; Yes, No, counts, versions and component/operating qualifiers are preserved. A missing row establishes no capability or absence. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: SBC. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: AAC. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: BLE. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Google Fast Pair Service. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Bluetooth Version. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Auracast. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Microsoft Swift Pair.

Specification	Google Pixel Buds 2a	LG BUDS

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with a charging case; eartips in four size options (extra small, small, medium attached to earbuds, large) are in the box. Google does not state the eartip material. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer product heading. No additional acoustic enclosure, isolation or fit specification is inferred. LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	In-ear, true wireless (eartips in four sizes)	LG xboom Buds by will.i.am \| Bluetooth Earbuds \| xboom Signature Sound with Graphene Driver \| Black BUDS
WeightDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 47.6 g with the earbuds inside. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer row: WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA): 5.3 g. Single-earbud mass; charging-case mass remains separate. LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	4.7 g	5.3 g
Dimensions Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS No source recorded.	Each earbud (with medium eartip): 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8 mm; charging case: 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2 mm	Not provided
Dust, sweat and water resistance Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS No source recorded.	Earbuds IP54; case IPX4	Not provided
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Earbud Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	25.3 x 20.8 x 23.9 mm
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Charging Case Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	63.0 x 32.8 x 31.2 mm
WEIGHT — Charging Case Net Weight Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	36.0 g
WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA) Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	5.3 g

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · No wireless charging is listed for this case. Google states it pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device; full feature access needs a Google Account, an Android 6.0+ companion phone and an internet connection. No codec list is published on the specification page. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer declarations; Yes, No, counts, versions and component/operating qualifiers are preserved. A missing row establishes no capability or absence. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: SBC. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: AAC. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: BLE. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Google Fast Pair Service. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Bluetooth Version. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Auracast. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Microsoft Swift Pair. LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Bluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case	SBC (yes); AAC (yes); BLE (yes); Google Fast Pair Service (yes); 5.4 (Bluetooth Version); Auracast (yes); Microsoft Swift Pair (yes)
Battery lifeDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Google's stated listening-time ratings on the UK and US specification pages; the page gives no further test conditions. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS Manufacturer specification · Earbud-only and earbuds-plus-case claims, ANC state and up-to qualifiers remain separate. No combined runtime is represented as a single-charge earbud runtime. Manufacturer section: BATTERY LIFE (HRS). Source field: Earbuds (ANC off). Manufacturer section: BATTERY LIFE (HRS). Source field: Total (Earbuds+Charging Case). Manufacturer section: BATTERY LIFE (HRS). Source field: Earbuds (ANC on). LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Earbuds: up to 7 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on, up to 10 hours with it off. With the charging case: up to 20 hours total with ANC on, up to 27 hours with ANC off. A 5-minute charge in the case gives up to 1 hour with ANC on.	up to 10 (Earbuds (ANC off)); up to 30 (Total (Earbuds+Charging Case)); up to 7.5 (Earbuds (ANC on))
AUDIO CODEC — SBC Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
AUDIO CODEC — AAC Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONNECTIVITY — BLE Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONNECTIVITY — Google Fast Pair Service Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
Bluetooth version Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer declarations; Yes, No, counts, versions and component/operating qualifiers are preserved. A missing row establishes no capability or absence. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Bluetooth Version. LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	5.4
CONNECTIVITY — Auracast Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONNECTIVITY — Microsoft Swift Pair Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC off) Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	up to 10
BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Total (Earbuds+Charging Case) Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	up to 30
BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC on) Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	up to 7.5
CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Charging Case Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2.5
CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Earbuds Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	1
CONVENIENCE — Fast Charging Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — USB-C type Charging Port Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes

Headphone chip Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS No source recorded.	Google Tensor A1 (each earbud)	Not provided
Drivers Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS No source recorded.	Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud)	Not provided
EQ — LG EQ Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
EQ — Customised EQ Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
SPEAKER — Unit Type Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Dynamic
SPEAKER — Unit Size (Φ) Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	10Φ
SPEAKER — Diaphragm Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Graphene-coated

Microphone Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Two microphones per earbud; Clear Calling and wind-blocking mesh covers. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer row: # of Mic: 6. Microphone count remains separately available. LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5, plus Transparency mode and active in-ear pressure relief. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer row: SOUND SOLUTION — ANC: Yes. No operating scope or measurement basis is inferred. LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Yes	Yes
SOUND SOLUTION — ANC Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
SOUND SOLUTION — # of Mic Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	6

Earbud controls Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS No source recorded.	Capacitive touch (tap) for music, calls and voice assistant; IR proximity in-ear detection	Not provided
Security updates Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Counted from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs LG BUDS No source recorded.	Automatic security updates for at least three years	Not provided
CONVENIENCE — Voice command (Google assistant, Siri) Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — Companion App Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	AOS, iOS, WindowsOS(LG gram)

SOUND SOLUTION — Ambient Mode Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — Multi Paring Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — Water/Splashproof Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	IPX4
CONVENIENCE — Multi-Point Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
ACCESSORY — Normal Silicon Eargels Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
ACCESSORY — Ear hook Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
ACCESSORY — QSG(Quick Setup Guide) Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
ACCESSORY — Safety Information & Warranty Card Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
BARCODE (EAN CODE) — Barcode (EAN Code) Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	8806096327326
GENERAL_PDR — The security update is supported for Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. LG BUDS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2 years from the product launch date stated at https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/avproducts

Google Pixel Buds 2a vs LG BUDS

Compared products

Google Pixel Buds 2a

LG BUDS

Visual facts

Detachable cable

Key differences

Wired / wireless connections

Battery life

Wearing style

Weight

Drivers

Bluetooth version

Headphone chip

Earbud controls

ACCESSORY — Ear hook

ACCESSORY — Normal Silicon Eargels

ACCESSORY — QSG(Quick Setup Guide)

ACCESSORY — Safety Information & Warranty Card

AUDIO CODEC — AAC

AUDIO CODEC — SBC

BARCODE (EAN CODE) — Barcode (EAN Code)

BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC off)

BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC on)

BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Total (Earbuds+Charging Case)

CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Charging Case

CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Earbuds

CONNECTIVITY — Auracast

CONNECTIVITY — BLE

CONNECTIVITY — Google Fast Pair Service

CONNECTIVITY — Microsoft Swift Pair

CONVENIENCE — Companion App

CONVENIENCE — Fast Charging

CONVENIENCE — Multi Paring

CONVENIENCE — Multi-Point

CONVENIENCE — USB-C type Charging Port

CONVENIENCE — Voice command (Google assistant, Siri)

CONVENIENCE — Water/Splashproof

DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Charging Case

DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Earbud

EQ — Customised EQ

EQ — LG EQ

GENERAL_PDR — The security update is supported for

SOUND SOLUTION — Ambient Mode

SOUND SOLUTION — ANC

SOUND SOLUTION — # of Mic

SPEAKER — Diaphragm

SPEAKER — Unit Size (Φ)

SPEAKER — Unit Type

WEIGHT — Charging Case Net Weight

WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA)

Security updates

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Dimensions

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