The budget-friendly Pixel Buds 2a are even cheaper right now

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="The Google Pixel Buds 2a in hazel. | Image: The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Image: The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Google-Pixel-Buds-2a-roundup.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The Google Pixel Buds 2a in hazel. | Image: The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Looking for great pair of earbuds that work particularly well with Android phones? The <strong>Google Pixel Buds 2a</strong> are currently discounted to $99 (usually $129) at various retailers, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-Buds-Cancellation-Transparency/dp/B0FGKTDTRB/?th=1">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/google-pixel-buds-2a-wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellation-bluetooth-headphones-hazel/J39TC8J6Z8/sku/6642707">Best Buy</a>, and directly from <a href="https://store.google.com/product/pixel_buds_2a">Google</a>. These very capable Bluetooth earbuds come in four colors, with a lightweight fit that helps them disappear into your ears. With ANC and transparency mode support, and a close integration with Gemini, they’re a great choice for anyone with a Pixel or other Android device.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Pixel Buds 2a</h3> <div class="product-description">Google’s latest pair of wireless earbuds feature crisp sound quality, a comfortable design, and solid active noise cancellation, which is great considering the budget-friendly price tag. They even offer built-in support for Gemini and, unlike the entry-level AirPods, a purple option! <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/796411/google-pixel-buds-2a-review">Read our review</a>.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/257998_Pixel_Buds_2A_AKrales_0081.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-Buds-Cancellation-Transparency/dp/B0FGKTDTRB/"> <strike>$129</strike> $99 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://store.google.com/product/pixel_buds_2a?hl=en-US"> <strike>$129</strike> $99 at <strong>Google</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/google-pixel-buds-2a-wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellation-bluetooth-headphones-hazel/J39TC8J6Z8/sku/6642707"> <strike>$129</strike> $99 at <strong>Best Buy</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">My colleague David Pierce <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/796411/google-pixel-buds-2a-review">reviewed the Pixel Buds 2a</a> on their release in October of 2025, and was impressed by the excellent sound quality, impressive ANC and transparency modes, and comfortable fit, particularly at the price point. The biggest complaint we had about these earbuds is that they lack some of the advanced features when paired with an iPhone or iPad, similar to how AirPods don’t support their full feature suite with Android phones.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/796411/google-pixel-buds-2a-review">Read our Pixel Buds 2a review</a>.</h5> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <div id="hype-desk-root"></div> window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/06_pro_phone_16x9.png", productImageAlt: "iPhone 17 Pro Max Unlocked", productTitle: "iPhone 17 Pro Max Unlocked", shortDescription: "The flagship iPhone, without the flagship price tag.", longDescription: "The 17 Pro Max is Apple's best phone, and Back Market is where you get it for less without giving anything up. 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Normally $49.99, digital codes for the game are only $42.99 and deliver via email so you can get playing right away. This reimagining of the classic Nintendo 64 game adds in cinematic new cutscenes and updates the graphics to modern day standards, showing off the improved power of the Switch 2. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/955300/star-fox-review-nintendo-switch-2">Read our review</a>.</li> <li>Looking for a charging block with a little attitude? The <strong>Anker Nano Smart Display Charger</strong> is discounted to $25.99 (usually $39.99) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Smart-Display-Charger-iPhone/dp/B0G1MRLXMV/">Amazon</a> and supports up to 45W of power over USB-C. It has a tiny screen that can show charging and device info, or a cute little face in case you need some company while waiting for your phone to recharge. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/873655/anker-nano-charger-smart-display-45w-folding-prongs">Read our hands-on</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093162RM">Amazon</a> has the <strong>Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light</strong> discounted to $76.29, a 30 percent discount from its usual price of $108.95, and just slightly above its all-time low price. In addition to slowly lighting up in the morning to help you wake up smoothly, it also functions as an FM radio for quiet music at bedtime, and a reading light with 20 different settings.</li> </ul>