Google Pixel Buds 2a Hit Their Lowest Price in Months, Now a Cheaper ANC Earbuds Alternative to AirPods 4

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. The Google Pixel Buds 2a Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds are Google’s mid-range wireless earbuds, the first model in the budget-tier Pixel Buds line to ship with active noise cancellation. The Buds 2a carry over the stem-free in-ear design from the original Pixel Buds A-Series and add the Tensor A1 chip that Google uses in the higher-end Pixel Buds Pro 2. Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts ANC levels based on the noise around you, and the new Silent Seal 1.5 ear tips deliver stronger passive isolation with a denser material that conforms to a wider range of ear shapes. The Pixel Buds 2a are sitting at $109 on Amazon right now, $20 below the $129 list price, working out to about 16% off. Active Noise Cancellation is the biggest technological leap from the original A-series. The Tensor A1 Chip processes ambient noise at extremely high speeds, generating “anti-noise” that it inserts into your audio stream so the two frequencies collide and cancel each other out. Transparency mode lets ambient sound be heard when situati