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Updated January 10, 2024·
Given your budget considerations, the Google Pixel Buds A Series are much less expensive compared to the Audeze LCD 2 Classic, and they offer convenience features such as wireless connectivity and better portability, which are suitable for exercise, travel, and outdoor use. They are also optimized for use with Android devices and provide good sound quality for calls, meetings, and casual listening. On the other hand, if you prioritize top-tier sound quality for music and an expansive soundstage, and you don't mind a wired connection and a heavier, less portable design, the Audeze LCD 2 Classic headphones excel in those areas, although they lack a microphone and aren't intended for active use or tasks like calls and virtual meetings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
Excellent for music
Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
Very good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for exercise
Good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
9.2/10
6.4/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Gaming
7.3/10
8.6/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Phone Calls
4.8/10
8.5/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7/10
8.4/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
TV and Video
8.6/10
7.8/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
4.6/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for noise reduction, though the Google Pixel Buds A Series is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$799
$58
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Google Pixel Buds A Series costs $58.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
"These headphones outdo rival planar magnetic headphones, especially in terms of dynamics. Compared to the Hifiman Ananda or the Hifiman Edition XS there is noticeably more slam in the sound, particularly in the bass. The LCD-2C gives you a fantastic sense of quiet dynamics with crystalline precision. This is evident also in our clinical tests, where it’s just easier to understand spoken text at very low volumes."
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
Get a great deal on the Audeze LCD 2 Classic or the Google Pixel Buds A Series
About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
About Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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