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Google Pixel Buds 2a vs Shokz OpenFit Air 2

What Pixel Buds 2a does better (2) and where OpenFit Air 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel Buds 2a
Google · 2025Pixel Buds 2a
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
7.9Battery6.0
5.3Build & features7.3

Why is Pixel Buds 2a better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 7.2 g+53%

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than Pixel Buds 2a?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6.1+13%
  3. Driver size11 mm vs 11.8 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size11 mm11.8 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Sensitivity—98 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case—36 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46.1
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.7 g7.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Ice Blue, White
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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