I actually like the design over the ones that you shove down your ear. I tried a lot of erphones but so far apples earpods fit my needs and ear better so for me this design is a winner. I can’t wait to get my hands on them.
This is the best review I've seen of the Pixelbuds. Lots of reviews are negative, but I think they miss the point: these buds are for those wearing them for the Assistant feature and so wearing them even when not listening to music. With that usage, noise isolation is a negative. Josh nails this one.
The thing I don’t like about the way the pixel buds are designed is that since they’re on the cord, you can’t really use just one. For me at work I need one ear open for phones and to hear coworkers. This is the case for most people I know who use headphones at work. With the pixelbuds they would be hanging by just that one ear and since they’re not really in-ear headphones they would constantly be tugged on. With the AirPods I can use just one and leave the other in the case. Which also means when I go on break I can use the opposite ear and by the time I get back, the right ear has 3-4 hours worth of charge again. So I can listen non-stop all day. And I don’t have to charge the case more than about once or so a week.
I have a question, can u speak in Spanish with the Assistant in ur buds? I want to buy them in USA because they aren't available in Spain but i don't know if the Assistant is in Spanish in the Buds, can u try it? Ty.
Another question: Is there really no other option to skip tracks than talking to the assistant? I wouldn't use that while riding a train or being outside ever...
Really wanted to like these, and took a gamble despite all the negative reviews. In my opinion: 1. Sound is fine, even though it's not noise cancelling. 2. The string is not a deal breaker. You won't even notice it. 3. Fit my ear just fine, even though the loops are an antiquated design. 4. Had zero problems pairing. Now what they don't tell you in the reviews are the list of issues long time users have. I also experienced a few. 1. Loses connection to Spotify somewhat. So if I got a call then went back to listening to music, I could not get the music to play with a tap. Once I started it back up from my phone, I can stop it again... but could not tap to restart the music. Spent some time with support, and the solution.... reset your phone every time it happens. Believe this is a Spotify issue... probably. 2. Google assistant does not acknowledge SMS messages as pending notifications. Now this is just stupid. Call support, and they will tell you that it is a known issue that they are working on.. problem is they have been working on it for a while. Think I'm just going to send them back. Like I said, I really really wanted these to workout. At $99 I'd probably dealt with the issues... but for $160. Pffffffffffffft
I found this review very helpful! As someone who was considering the pixel buds I may hold off for now, as I have other Bluetooth headphones that might be a bit better suited for my needs. Thanks!
Thank you for confirming how it works. Looking for earbuds which have that fast pair feature and I like the Google assistant feature as well so gonna be waiting for these!
@@tinchairs6384 I gave them to a friend after getting the Pixels Buds 2. Overall I would not recommend them, the wire begins to twist after a while and strips, the plastic material is a little uncomfortable in your ear over a long period and the little plastic loop that helps it sit on your ear is a little fidgety . BUT the Pixel buds 2 on the other hand is a true wireless earbud and very comfortable. Audio at first had an issue but it was fixed with updates from google.
Best review of the pixel buds yet. You made me understand the product a hell of a lot better and I know get why google made them. I might pick them up if they ever go down in price or there is a better revision.
early adopter here, and I'll say I'm still working on getting used to wearing them. They don't sit comfortably in my ears, so I'm looking forward to options on how to improve that. I also look forward to some international travel to test out the translation function. Too bad it doesn't translate southern drawl into Boston Southie.
Clarke Griffin Music taste is subjective.. and obv i love the music I have if i took the time to download it. However sometimes im picky and switch many times in a row to find something I want to listen at that moment.
Adrian Negreanu In that case, I would just tell the Google assistant to play that one song I'm looking for. Btw have you found another earbud that you prefer? I think I would consider the jaybird x3.
I haven't yet, I was waiting for my LG V20 to arrive, it's the H990DS that comes with B&O earphones, I thought they would be really nice but they're very underwhelming. I'll start looking for something else, however, I can't stand those in-ear ones, so I'm looking for earbuds/ apple style ones, which doesn't make the search easy
Adrian Negreanu the apple earbuds can pair to Android however I always found them weird looking and wished they were at least black and low-key. I've tried looking for some and I finally found the pixel buds. After hearing rough reviews I tried it for myself and actually like them. They stay in the ear well and fit me comfortably. Google assistant activation comes in handy too. I found it useful to tell me the time, hours of a store, text/call people, read out my notification and texts, control my hue lights at home, sometimes play a song that's not yet in my playlist and more as I learn.
I wonder why Apple nor Google have put out a set of earbuds that have foam tips for isolation like Jabra did (& Comply makes for buds that use silicone tips). I guess music takes a backseat to voice?
The main innovation, real time language translation, needs to be better reviewed. Run the output into your recording mix and do a sit down with a foreign language speaker (s). I'd like to review this feature.
Joshua Awesome review. I agree have a feeling since they are starting to take the headphone jack away these are really good looking pair of earbuds that don't look that bad and definitely like that they include the case to charge.Which in my opinion is definitely key.Nice haircut by the way.Thanks for sharing Deb ✌️👍
interesting but I feel like a smartwatch would but nicer in terms of notifications, I think it would take some time in order to have all the notifications read out to me other than just seeing them on my wrist. I'ts still a cool feature.
I'd prefer a button for volume, but it isn't the worst, I think that they sound kinda cool, my $60 headphones will serve me well for now though. Sufficient sound quality and 6 hours of battery life.
...."instead of great smart functions on headphones that sound decent, they would have incredible sound first and just so happen to be enjoyably smart" and cheaper. "And that would be music to our ears"
My question is. Will these features (like read notifications, and asnwer on messenger) be available on all google assistant headphones like bose quietcomfort 35 II?
You sais the ear buds work best with the pixel 2 I have the pixel xl the first one . what is different with the pixel 1 and the pixel that makes the ear buds work better ? What doesn't work so good on the pixel 1
Stationary designs and sound quality should be high end coming from google's brand for the based price. Give us more features beside google translator. Seriously.
I have these buds they're great and the controls are awesome especially the Google assistant. Sound is surprisingly good and the fit is very comfortable, however, I find it annoying putting it on. I always leave it on so I don't have to readjust them. The translation is stupid and shouldn't be the selling point of these. Also it bothers me that it doesn't automatically connect, instead you have to hold the button and it takes at least 10 seconds for the pair notification to pop up on your phone (in my experience so far).
Having the pixel buds translate with casual language is a good thing as, speaking casually makes one sound more well versed in a language as; folks who take language classes tend to learn the vary formal language you would use to conduct business rather then the every day language used for interacting with people on a regular every day basis. It"s better and easier to learn the casual language first due to it being less complex in everyday usage.
I'm guessing they're not gym ready... my 3mo old jaybird's have a bad contact and the power just switches off, and the battery level is never accurate :(
What's the point of google assistant on a headphone? Any headphone when connected to android can trigger google assistant on your phone.. Just long press the play button. I use it on my sony Bluetooth headphones all the time. How is this different?
I'm hoping next and previous track is coming soon. But I love the idea of a earwig as a Google Assistant wearable. Josh is right this was made to do GA. Its just I'd feel rude having this in my ear in the office while talking to people. I wish it was a small ear piece that is small and all it does is GA. I'd pay money for that. Like you said: Android Wear for the ear.
Sean Fitzpatrick screen issues and now reboot issues( by reboot issues i mean the phone reboot by itself suddenly) if i were you I'd buy LG V30 or the note 8
i have the phone.. the screen has no issues that will effect anyone that just uses the phone.. if youre some weirdo who looks at there phone from weird angles it goes blueish but its really no issue.. and this reboot thing this dude mentioned hasnt happened too me.. or my 2 friends with the phone.
I have the Pixel 2 and haven't had any problems whatsoever, other than the fact that I'm new to android everything is running fine and it hasn't rebooted or had any screen issues that I've seen people complain about
But the infinity war trailer tho
sucks?
mrReEeEeE it doesn’t suck if you like Disney’s other marvel movies, looks the same.
I ask for DC alliance for next movie, wayne vs stark?
I actually like the design over the ones that you shove down your ear. I tried a lot of erphones but so far apples earpods fit my needs and ear better so for me this design is a winner. I can’t wait to get my hands on them.
This is the best review I've seen of the Pixelbuds. Lots of reviews are negative, but I think they miss the point: these buds are for those wearing them for the Assistant feature and so wearing them even when not listening to music. With that usage, noise isolation is a negative. Josh nails this one.
The thing I don’t like about the way the pixel buds are designed is that since they’re on the cord, you can’t really use just one. For me at work I need one ear open for phones and to hear coworkers. This is the case for most people I know who use headphones at work. With the pixelbuds they would be hanging by just that one ear and since they’re not really in-ear headphones they would constantly be tugged on. With the AirPods I can use just one and leave the other in the case. Which also means when I go on break I can use the opposite ear and by the time I get back, the right ear has 3-4 hours worth of charge again. So I can listen non-stop all day. And I don’t have to charge the case more than about once or so a week.
I'm so happy to see a review about what the pixel buds were actually made for
Listening on my pixel buds. Must say that I do enjoy them alot.
I have a question, can u speak in Spanish with the Assistant in ur buds? I want to buy them in USA because they aren't available in Spain but i don't know if the Assistant is in Spanish in the Buds, can u try it? Ty.
Another question: Is there really no other option to skip tracks than talking to the assistant? I wouldn't use that while riding a train or being outside ever...
Brian Green how much does it cost ?
$159 + tax
Brian Green thanks
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This is the most useful review of these I have seen yet! I think you nailed it regarding their intended audience and how they will be used.
Well done Joshua. Looking forward to the future filled with more seamless assistant filled moments.
Excellent. The best Pixel Buds review I've watched by far.
Joshua you give da best AA reviews!!!
Really wanted to like these, and took a gamble despite all the negative reviews. In my opinion: 1. Sound is fine, even though it's not noise cancelling. 2. The string is not a deal breaker. You won't even notice it. 3. Fit my ear just fine, even though the loops are an antiquated design. 4. Had zero problems pairing. Now what they don't tell you in the reviews are the list of issues long time users have. I also experienced a few. 1. Loses connection to Spotify somewhat. So if I got a call then went back to listening to music, I could not get the music to play with a tap. Once I started it back up from my phone, I can stop it again... but could not tap to restart the music. Spent some time with support, and the solution.... reset your phone every time it happens. Believe this is a Spotify issue... probably. 2. Google assistant does not acknowledge SMS messages as pending notifications. Now this is just stupid. Call support, and they will tell you that it is a known issue that they are working on.. problem is they have been working on it for a while. Think I'm just going to send them back. Like I said, I really really wanted these to workout. At $99 I'd probably dealt with the issues... but for $160. Pffffffffffffft
Thumbs up because you saved me $160 I really liked that you touched on the fact that they're not somewhat noise canceling.
I found this review very helpful! As someone who was considering the pixel buds I may hold off for now, as I have other Bluetooth headphones that might be a bit better suited for my needs. Thanks!
Always like to watch these, cos of Joshua voice! Especially at the end
Thank you for confirming how it works. Looking for earbuds which have that fast pair feature and I like the Google assistant feature as well so gonna be waiting for these!
thanks for the review. now, I'm no longer on the wrong sidebof the rubicon..
They should include NFC for seamless pairing, actually ALL Bluetooth audio devices should include NFC
Fidelator they really should. That's apparently what airpods use with iOS 10+. The one thing that Apple actually did right
Fidelator Some devices don't have NFC like my LG X Power 2
Watched this with my Pixel buds in me ear 😎
What do you think of them one year later? Any cons?
Yeah mine come in tomorrow, so I'll comment what I think
@@travis-tracey882 Do you still have them, if so how are they?
@@tinchairs6384 I gave them to a friend after getting the Pixels Buds 2. Overall I would not recommend them, the wire begins to twist after a while and strips, the plastic material is a little uncomfortable in your ear over a long period and the little plastic loop that helps it sit on your ear is a little fidgety . BUT the Pixel buds 2 on the other hand is a true wireless earbud and very comfortable. Audio at first had an issue but it was fixed with updates from google.
@@travis-tracey882 cheers, thanks for the information!
I wan't sure if I would like them, but after your video I'm so convinced that I should buy one
Great review. You covered the assistant aspect much better than most.
Yea but it’s an assistant these are headphones shouldn’t and the headphone part is not that good
Seal Peel I appreciate them. Sorry that you do not.
Best review of the pixel buds yet. You made me understand the product a hell of a lot better and I know get why google made them. I might pick them up if they ever go down in price or there is a better revision.
Nice haircut, very sleek and aerodynamic
early adopter here, and I'll say I'm still working on getting used to wearing them. They don't sit comfortably in my ears, so I'm looking forward to options on how to improve that. I also look forward to some international travel to test out the translation function. Too bad it doesn't translate southern drawl into Boston Southie.
Can't change track? Yea no thanks, look at me in class changing tracks 20 times in a row to find a good song and say it verbally every time..
Sounds like you need to make a better music playlist. Even if you had the option, you'd look weird tapping away 20 times in a min.
Clarke Griffin Music taste is subjective.. and obv i love the music I have if i took the time to download it. However sometimes im picky and switch many times in a row to find something I want to listen at that moment.
Adrian Negreanu In that case, I would just tell the Google assistant to play that one song I'm looking for. Btw have you found another earbud that you prefer? I think I would consider the jaybird x3.
I haven't yet, I was waiting for my LG V20 to arrive, it's the H990DS that comes with B&O earphones, I thought they would be really nice but they're very underwhelming. I'll start looking for something else, however, I can't stand those in-ear ones, so I'm looking for earbuds/ apple style ones, which doesn't make the search easy
Adrian Negreanu the apple earbuds can pair to Android however I always found them weird looking and wished they were at least black and low-key. I've tried looking for some and I finally found the pixel buds. After hearing rough reviews I tried it for myself and actually like them. They stay in the ear well and fit me comfortably. Google assistant activation comes in handy too. I found it useful to tell me the time, hours of a store, text/call people, read out my notification and texts, control my hue lights at home, sometimes play a song that's not yet in my playlist and more as I learn.
Love to see some non android things. Love your videos!
My question is...... whats the point using this earbud for translation when you can just use your phone directly?
Carl Clinton Catulpos the earbuds are instant and tell you the translation in your ear
Noah R no it uses google translate. They use the "real time translation" for advertising purposes.
04:34 i agree 👍 hopefully it gets supported soon. Btw, im not missing your long hair. The clean cut version is soo mich better😅
I wonder why Apple nor Google have put out a set of earbuds that have foam tips for isolation like Jabra did (& Comply makes for buds that use silicone tips). I guess music takes a backseat to voice?
The main innovation, real time language translation, needs to be better reviewed. Run the output into your recording mix and do a sit down with a foreign language speaker (s). I'd like to review this feature.
hey joshua your specs looks good ! may i know the brand of frame ?
Joshua Awesome review. I agree have a feeling since they are starting to take the headphone jack away these are really good looking pair of earbuds that don't look that bad and definitely like that they include the case to charge.Which in my opinion is definitely key.Nice haircut by the way.Thanks for sharing Deb ✌️👍
7:25
Eyy that's me.
interesting but I feel like a smartwatch would but nicer in terms of notifications, I think it would take some time in order to have all the notifications read out to me other than just seeing them on my wrist. I'ts still a cool feature.
Great review, your video made me want to get one.
Do you think the ear buds are worth the buy and price tag though?
more earphone and headphone review please!
*His voice is like butter.*
i like butter :)
I'm eating butter while commenting
I'd prefer a button for volume, but it isn't the worst, I think that they sound kinda cool, my $60 headphones will serve me well for now though. Sufficient sound quality and 6 hours of battery life.
See...a haircut wasn't that hard to get.
Haha ikr
beautiful piece
android 7, when i unlock my phone it automatically asks me for the pin instead of showing the wallpaper or de song im listening, etc. Help please
Talking to your wrist was way more POWER RANGERS!!!!!!
The cord is wrap in fabric? Its going to stink if u use it for workout..and attract dirt
Awesome review
Great review. I might want to have one. Mabuhay!
Sound is amazing i just got these.
do you recommend them as of now? in my country New pixel buds are just impossible to get (high taxes and $$$)
@@MrRockr95 Ya they are good headphones i wear them when i go running. They work great with Pixel phones too.
The best review, mabuhay!
The Sony's PS T - shirt, then the Nintendo switch... Mmm Android Authority Gameplays section?😂😂
Nice haircut. I just can't imagine how badly the buds would have gotten tangled with the old "you", lol.
My LG Tone Infinims have all of these features except the translate
...."instead of great smart functions on headphones that sound decent, they would have incredible sound first and just so happen to be enjoyably smart" and cheaper.
"And that would be music to our ears"
My question is. Will these features (like read notifications, and asnwer on messenger) be available on all google assistant headphones like bose quietcomfort 35 II?
Boy charge yo phone
i love your eyeglass, info please?
hey can these earbuds read messages from an app which has kind of lock in it
You sais the ear buds work best with the pixel 2 I have the pixel xl the first one . what is different with the pixel 1 and the pixel that makes the ear buds work better ? What doesn't work so good on the pixel 1
Oh you're Filipino! Kabayan!
can you change the functionality of the double tap?
Do you think it can read out Tagalog (Filipino) messages from facebook messenger or text?
The Google Assistent still isn't available in the Netherlands... so no Pixel Buds for me.
Do these work well with the iphone?
6:52 since when is "incredible" the opposite of "great" and "decent"
Can you say call home and it will call home so you don't have to pick up the phone .
Nice haircut mate
Another great video
Stationary designs and sound quality should be high end coming from google's brand for the based price. Give us more features beside google translator. Seriously.
I meant it’s google translate it’s not good that’s at least airpods put sensors and a touch panel and the cord is weird when putting in the case
Prepare to looks like captain rogers wannabe at the office when responding to messages
I have these buds they're great and the controls are awesome especially the Google assistant. Sound is surprisingly good and the fit is very comfortable, however, I find it annoying putting it on. I always leave it on so I don't have to readjust them. The translation is stupid and shouldn't be the selling point of these. Also it bothers me that it doesn't automatically connect, instead you have to hold the button and it takes at least 10 seconds for the pair notification to pop up on your phone (in my experience so far).
Having the pixel buds translate with casual language is a good thing as, speaking casually makes one sound more well versed in a language as; folks who take language classes tend to learn the vary formal language you would use to conduct business rather then the every day language used for interacting with people on a regular every day basis. It"s better and easier to learn the casual language first due to it being less complex in everyday usage.
I'm guessing they're not gym ready... my 3mo old jaybird's have a bad contact and the power just switches off, and the battery level is never accurate :(
zip none jaybirds were my worst purchase this year. Totally not worth it
Like to know the battery on this
Very Good Commercial Voice 👍
Forget the earbuds. I want that shirt
Nice shirt!
Looks good. But the cost is too high.
I'm listening and watching with my airpods:)
Me too 👌
£159 no thanks
can the dongle can be removed?
If you mean the wire connecting them, no.
Could you stop with the dark shadow vignette around the video?
Language of Philippines is tagalog and that's supported on translate...
cant wait for bixby buds
Filipinos do not need translation as we fit to speaking English language. Nice hair Josh!
So long as Google Assistant is still non-existent on even English language settings, then these won't take off anywhere outside the US.
Please tell me you can remap them, idc about adjusting the volume previous/skip track is crucial to me
I don’t think so but airpods do
Wonderful wallpaper 1:07 where can i download that
night striker I have it too,just type Oneplus 5 official wallpapers,btw don't type 5t cause that has diff ones
They r power beats but without Google assistant and the bass
wished you covered the battery life
the buds itself can last i think 5 hours, and with the dock will gonna last you a full day of use
What's the point of google assistant on a headphone? Any headphone when connected to android can trigger google assistant on your phone.. Just long press the play button. I use it on my sony Bluetooth headphones all the time. How is this different?
Mine just turn off when I hold the power button
Rowwel Ponesto Oops... i should have put the play/pause button not the power button.
I listened to this with pixel buds
I'm hoping next and previous track is coming soon. But I love the idea of a earwig as a Google Assistant wearable. Josh is right this was made to do GA. Its just I'd feel rude having this in my ear in the office while talking to people. I wish it was a small ear piece that is small and all it does is GA. I'd pay money for that. Like you said: Android Wear for the ear.
I just want the language translator.
Very nice earbuds.
Great video great buds but the phone with it's problems is a bit of a bummer
ala jbara what problems are you talking about? I was thinking about buying the pixel 2.
Sean Fitzpatrick screen issues and now reboot issues( by reboot issues i mean the phone reboot by itself suddenly) if i were you I'd buy LG V30 or the note 8
i have the phone.. the screen has no issues that will effect anyone that just uses the phone.. if youre some weirdo who looks at there phone from weird angles it goes blueish but its really no issue.. and this reboot thing this dude mentioned hasnt happened too me.. or my 2 friends with the phone.
Ash Bash Sneakers yup exactly not all units have these issues and google has made an update who fixes the screen burning issues
I have the Pixel 2 and haven't had any problems whatsoever, other than the fact that I'm new to android everything is running fine and it hasn't rebooted or had any screen issues that I've seen people complain about
Thanks fir the review, it really looks cool, but its crazy expensive, more expensive than the Awesome Apple ear buds :(
And next video is "Why Google buds are better than shitpods - Gary explains" 😂😂🤣. We miss you Gary 😀
Raghuram Iyer haha.. i can hear garry talking
Google assistant? No... It's skynet, and your feeding the Terminator.
wtf?
Edward Feenman Dude.... what?
nice review man..Love from Pakistan
Amazing review of an amazing product
G logo is kinda turned clockwise. Kinda annoying