Don’t Wait for New Pixel Buds When You Can Save $40 Off the Pixel Buds Pro 2 Right Now

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Tech > Mobile > Headphones Don’t Wait for New Pixel Buds When You Can Save $40 Off the Pixel Buds Pro 2 Right Now Rumors of the next-gen buds are already swirling, but Google's current earbuds are still an excellent buy at $189. With chatter about Google’s next Pixel Buds picking up, it can be tempting to wait for the next big release. But if you need a premium pair of wireless earbuds today, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 remain one of the best values around.

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▪Tech > Mobile > Headphones Don’t Wait for New Pixel Buds When You Can Save $40 Off the Pixel Buds Pro 2 Right Now Rumors of the next-gen buds are already swirling, but Google's current earbuds are still an excellent buy at $189.
▪With chatter about Google’s next Pixel Buds picking up, it can be tempting to wait for the next big release.
▪But if you need a premium pair of wireless earbuds today, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 remain one of the best values around.

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▪ The Feature-Packed Pixel Buds 2a Are $30 Off Right Now — Lifehacker

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Tech > Mobile > Headphones Don’t Wait for New Pixel Buds When You Can Save $40 Off the Pixel Buds Pro 2 Right Now Rumors of the next-gen buds are already swirling, but Google's current earbuds are still an excellent buy at $189. Aashna Gheewalla Associate Writer Aashna Gheewalla is an Associate Writer at CNET.… Read full bio Aashna Gheewalla Associate Writer Read full bio August 10, 2026, 5:01 pm ET 1 min read Google/CNET Save $40: The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are down to $189, a solid $40 discount that gets you flagship features like AI-powered assistance, excellent active noise cancellation and all-day comfort without paying full price. With chatter about Google’s next Pixel Buds picking up, it can be tempting to wait for the next big release.

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