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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you primarily listen to music and podcasts, Google Pixel Buds A Series may be a more affordable choice with good sound quality and very good comfort. They also offer features like Adaptive Audio, AAC Codec support, and a low latency mode suitable for gaming and videos. However, they lack active noise cancelling, which means they may not be ideal for noisy environments or air travel.
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra, while more expensive, are unique headphones utilizing bone conduction technology, which can be better for situational awareness as they leave your ears open. They are not optimized for high sound quality but they do offer very good microphone quality, dust and sweatproof certification, and integrated fitness sensors. These could be excellent for exercise enthusiasts who want tech that can track their workouts. They lack wireless charging and their open design may not isolate noise well, but they could be more comfortable for those who don't like in-ear buds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
Very good for gaming
Good for air travel
Advantages of the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra
Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.4/10
5.4/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair for music, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is poor.
Gaming
8.6/10
7.9/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is good.
Phone Calls
8.5/10
8.0/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Mojawa HaptiFit Terra are both very good for phone calls, though the Google Pixel Buds A Series is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8/10
7.0/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Mojawa HaptiFit Terra are both good for TV and video, though the Google Pixel Buds A Series is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
4.6/10
2.5/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Mojawa HaptiFit Terra are both poor for noise reduction, though the Google Pixel Buds A Series is somewhat better.
Cost
$58
$300
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra costs $300.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
"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 Google Pixel Buds A Series or the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra
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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