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Google's Pixel Buds 2a Drop to $99, Undercutting Their Already Low Price

Google's budget Android-friendly earbuds are $30 off at Amazon, Best Buy, and Google's own store.

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By David, AI Engineer · Aug 12, 2026

Google's Pixel Buds 2a, which launched just last October at $129, are now selling for $99 across several major retailers. That's a solid discount for a pair of earbuds that already punched above their price class, offering active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and a snug, lightweight fit that reviewers praised for disappearing into the ear.

The Buds 2a come in four colorways, including a purple option that Google is happy to point out AirPods still don't offer at the entry level. They also lean into Gemini integration, letting Pixel and other Android owners tap into Google's AI assistant more directly through the earbuds.

The catch, as with most ecosystem-locked accessories, is that iPhone and iPad users won't get the full feature set. Just as AirPods hold back capabilities from Android devices, the Pixel Buds 2a trim down functionality when paired with Apple hardware, so this deal is really aimed at people already living in the Android world.

Why it matters: A sub-$100 price point puts genuinely competent ANC earbuds within reach of budget shoppers who'd otherwise default to AirPods or unbranded alternatives. For Android users specifically, this is one of the rare cases where buying into the same company's ecosystem actually pays off in both price and feature depth.

Sources: The Verge

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