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Google Pixel Buds 2a vs Skullcandy Method 540 ANC

What Pixel Buds 2a does better (1) and where Method 540 ANC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel Buds 2a
Google · 2025Pixel Buds 2a
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Skullcandy Method 540 ANC
Skullcandy · 2025Method 540 ANC
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $120
7.2Noise control & calls5.5
5.3Build & features2.2

Why is Pixel Buds 2a better than Method 540 ANC?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 11 g2.3×

Why is Method 540 ANC better than Pixel Buds 2a?

  1. Driver size11 mm vs 12 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
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
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h—
Battery life with ANC7 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-CYes—
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—Bone, Primer, True Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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