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Google Pixel Buds 2a vs HTC NE20

What Pixel Buds 2a does better (2) and where NE20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel Buds 2a
Google · 2025Pixel Buds 2a
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $110
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HTC NE20
HTC · 2025NE20
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $110
7.2Noise control & calls3.1
7.8Battery2.1

Why is Pixel Buds 2a better than NE20?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 4 h2.5×
  2. Active noise cancellingYes · NE20: No

Why is NE20 better than Pixel Buds 2a?

  1. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications

Side by side

HTC NE20HTC NE20≈ $1103.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h4 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case—24 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.7 g—
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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