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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Etymotic ER2SE delivers superior sound quality and noise isolation, perfect for immersive music and concentration, but with no wireless option, they're less convenient for exercising or on-the-go use and lack a microphone for calls. In contrast, Google Pixel Buds A Series are wireless with good sound, a comfortable fit, and a reliable microphone for calls or meetings; they are exercise-friendly due to sweat resistance and have features optimized for Android, including a low latency mode for gaming and videos, but they offer lower noise isolation which might not be ideal for noisy environments. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Etymotic ER2SE
  • Very good for music
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

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Music

8.8
ER2SE
Pixel Buds A Series
6.4
The Etymotic ER2SE is very good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.

Gaming

6.2
ER2SE
Pixel Buds A Series
8.6
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Etymotic ER2SE is only fair.

Phone Calls

4.9
ER2SE
Pixel Buds A Series
8.5
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Etymotic ER2SE is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.6
ER2SE
Pixel Buds A Series
8.4
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Etymotic ER2SE is good.

Noise Reduction

9.1
ER2SE
Pixel Buds A Series
4.6
The Etymotic ER2SE is excellent for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.

Battery

N/A
ER2SE
Pixel Buds A Series
5.0 Hours
The Etymotic ER2SE does not have a battery. The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$100
ER2SE
Pixel Buds A Series
$58
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The Etymotic ER2SE has a price of $100 and the Google Pixel Buds A Series costs $58.

Build Quality

9.0
ER2SE
Pixel Buds A Series
7.4
The Etymotic ER2SE has excellent build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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TV and Video

7.8
ER2SE
Pixel Buds A Series
7.8
The Etymotic ER2SE and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both good for TV and video.

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How the Etymotic ER2SE and the Google Pixel Buds A Series compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Etymotic ER2SEGoogle Pixel Buds A Series
Etymotic ER2SEGoogle Pixel Buds A Series

GENERAL

Price
$100
$58
Brand
EtymoticGoogle
Release Date
February 1, 2019June 1, 2021
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.9/106.4/10
Phone Calls Score
5/108.5/10
Gaming Score
6.3/108.7/10
TV and Video Score
7.9/107.8/10
Exercise Score
4.2/107.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A5 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A1.3 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5
Case Battery Life
N/A24

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
9.1/104.6/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A8.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/107.4/10
Comfort score
6/108.2/10
Size
SmallMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4 Grams5.1 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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Sound Guys

Lily Katz | April 2022
"Etymotic isn’t playing around: it takes audio seriously and has mastered the art of the noise-isolation earphone. Sure, the fit of the earbuds looks silly but it’s a signature Etymotic thing and could be considered charming by some. If you’re looking for best-in-class audio for a realistic price, the ER2SE is it."

Google Pixel Buds A Series

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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"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."

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About Etymotic

Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.

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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