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Google Pixel Buds 2a vs Skullcandy Method 360 ANC

What Pixel Buds 2a does better (2) and where Method 360 ANC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel Buds 2a
Google · 2025Pixel Buds 2a
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Skullcandy Method 360 ANC
Skullcandy · 2025Method 360 ANC
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.2Noise control & calls5.6
7.9Battery8.1
5.3Build & features2.2

Why is Pixel Buds 2a better than Method 360 ANC?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 11 g2.3×

Why is Method 360 ANC better than Pixel Buds 2a?

  1. Battery life with ANC7 h vs 32 h4.6×
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 12 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—97 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h9 h
Battery life with ANC7 h32 h
Total with charging case—40 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.7 g11 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Crazy Pink, Cement, Primer, Bone, Plasma, Future, True Black, Leopard
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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