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Google Pixel Buds 2a

Hazel · UK
Design
Not verified
Weight per earbud
4.7 g
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Not verified
Microphone
Yes
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Hazel sitting in their open white charging case

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Compared with yours · Google Pixel Buds 2a

  • ConnectionBluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case → Bluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port and Qi-certified wireless charging on the case
  • Battery lifeEarbuds: 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. → Earbuds: up to 8 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on, up to 12 hours with it off. With the charging case: up to 30 hours total with ANC on, up to 48 hours with ANC off. A 5-minute charge in the case gives up to 1.5 hours with ANC off.
  • DesignNot verified → Not verified
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

Same: Weight per earbud 4.7 g · Microphone Yes

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Exact model: Hazel · UK

Sources: 12 of 13 specifications cited · 1 with conflicting sources, shown as such.

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Weight4.7 g
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Manufacturer specification

Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 65.0 g with the earbuds inside.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical SpecsGoogle Store (US) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs
MicrophoneYes
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Manufacturer specification

Three microphones per earbud plus a voice accelerometer; Clear Calling and wind-blocking mesh covers.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs
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Front view of LG xboom Buds by will.i.am | Bluetooth Earbuds | xboom Signature Sound with Graphene Driver | Black BUDS
UK model

LG BUDS

Compared with yours · Google Pixel Buds 2a

  • Weight per earbud4.7 g → 5.3 g
  • ConnectionBluetooth 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 lifeEarbuds: 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))
  • DesignNot verified → Not verified
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: UK manufacturer configuration · BUDS

Sources: 43 of 43 specifications cited.

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Manufacturer device weight5.3 g
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Exact manufacturer row: WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA): 5.3 g. Single-earbud mass; charging-case mass remains separate.

LG UK — BUDS manufacturer specifications
Manufacturer microphone declarationYes
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Exact manufacturer row: # of Mic: 6. Microphone count remains separately available.

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OnePlus Buds 4 in Storm Gray sitting in their open grey charging case

OnePlus Buds 4

Compared with yours · Google Pixel Buds 2a

  • Weight per earbud4.7 g → 4.73 g
  • ConnectionBluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case → Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection
  • Battery lifeEarbuds: 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. → Earbuds: 6 hours with ANC on, 11 hours with ANC off (AAC). With the case: 24 hours with ANC on, 45 hours with ANC off (AAC). Using LHDC: 5.5 / 22 hours with ANC on and 9 / 37 hours with ANC off.
  • DriversCustom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud) → Dual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter
  • DesignNot verified → Not verified
  • ImpedanceNot verified → 18 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15%

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: 5481158909 · Storm Gray · UK

Sources: 30 of 33 specifications cited.

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Weight per earbud4.73 g
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Manufacturer specification

Each earbud, stated as 4.73 ± 0.2 g on both UK and US pages. The UK page gives the charging case as 39.57 ± 1 g (total 49.02 ± 1 g); the US page gives 39.97 ± 1 g (total 49.42 ± 1 g).

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Listed driver impedances18 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15%
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The table gives two values but does not explicitly assign them to a named driver or a headphone input/load condition. Do not invent a woofer/tweeter assignment or amplifier compatibility result.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
MicrophoneYes
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Manufacturer specification

Three microphones per earbud with 3-mic AI call noise cancellation.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
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Beats Solo Buds earbuds in Matt Black above their open black carrying case

Beats Solo Buds

Compared with yours · Google Pixel Buds 2a

  • Weight per earbud4.7 g → 5.7 g
  • ConnectionBluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case → Bluetooth 5.3 (Class 1); USB-C charging through the carrying case
  • Active noise cancellationYes → No
  • Battery lifeEarbuds: 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. → Earbuds: up to 18 hours of playback per charge; no ANC. The case provides no standalone charging or additional playback total. Recharge the seated earbuds with the case connected to USB-C power. Fast Fuel: 5 minutes of charging gives up to 1 hour of playback.
  • DriversCustom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud) → Custom dual-layer drivers, axial-aligned (positioned parallel to the acoustic nozzle)
  • DesignNot verified → Not verified
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Full comparison vs Beats Studio Buds +

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Exact model: MUVW3ZM/A · Matt Black · UK

Sources: 10 of 10 specifications cited.

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Weight per earbud5.7 g
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Manufacturer specification

Each earbud. The carrying case weighs 22 g.

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes
MicrophoneYes
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Manufacturer specification

One microphone per earbud with a noise-learning algorithm for calls.

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Beats Studio Buds + earbuds in Black / Gold above their open black charging case with gold b logo

Beats Studio Buds +

Compared with yours · Google Pixel Buds 2a

  • Weight per earbud4.7 g → 5 g
  • ConnectionBluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case → Class 1 Bluetooth (version not stated); USB-C case charging
  • Battery lifeEarbuds: 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. → Earbuds: up to 9 hours with ANC and Transparency off, up to 6 hours with ANC/Transparency on. With the charging case (three additional charges): up to 36 hours with ANC off, up to 24 hours with ANC on. Fast Fuel: 5 minutes gives up to 1 hour.
  • DriversCustom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud) → Custom two-layer transducer in each earbud
  • DesignNot verified → Not verified
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: MQLH3ZM/A · Black / Gold · UK

Sources: 12 of 12 specifications cited.

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Weight per earbud5 g
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Manufacturer specification

Each earbud. The charging case weighs 49.0 g.

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes
MicrophoneYes
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Manufacturer specification

Voice-targeting microphones for calls and voice assistant.

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CMF Buds 2 light green earbuds in an open light green charging case marked Buds 2

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Compared with yours · Google Pixel Buds 2a

  • Weight per earbud4.7 g → 4.5 g
  • ConnectionBluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case → Bluetooth 5.4 (AAC, SBC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the case
  • Battery lifeEarbuds: 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. → Earbuds up to 7.5 hours with ANC on and 13.5 hours with ANC off; with the charging case 32 hours with ANC on and 55 hours with ANC off.
  • DriversCustom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud) → Custom 11 mm dynamic driver, PMI + PU diaphragm, Dirac Opteo tuning
  • DesignNot verified → Not verified
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Full comparison vs Nothing CMF Buds 2a

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Exact model: 6974434225053 · Light Green · UK

Sources: 20 of 20 specifications cited.

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Weight per earbud4.5 g
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Manufacturer specification

Each earbud. The charging case weighs 41.5 g.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
MicrophoneYes
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Manufacturer specification

Six HD microphones in total (three per bud) with Clear Voice Technology 3.0 and Wind Noise Reduction 3.0.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
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