Google Pixel Buds 2 now available outside the US

Google Pixel Buds 2 now available outside the US
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Google's next-generation Pixel Buds true wireless earbuds are now on sale in several countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and the UK.

The Pixel Buds launched in the US in April for $179.99 and are now available for £179, €199, CAD$239 and AU$279 in those territories.

Battery life is still a pretty modest five hours, although a charging case takes that to a more market-competitive 24 hours, and a 10-minute charge in the case handily offers two hours of playback or one hour of talk time. There's also an adaptive sound feature that can automatically adjust the volume as you move between noisy and quiet environments.

Their refreshed design is sweat resistant to IPX4 certification (meaning they should be able to survive water splashes) and they come in either 'Clearly White' and 'Almost Black' finishes – although only the former is available in most territories. You can currently join the waiting list to get the black finish at a later date in the UK.

Becky Roberts
Freelance contributor

Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices.

In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.