Official Google Pixel USB-C Earbuds Earphones

Audio

24-Bit Digital USB-C Audio

Traditional earphones receive an analogue signal that has already been converted inside the phone, picking up electrical noise on the way. These work the other way round: the digital-to-analogue converter sits inside the earbud housing, so the signal stays digital until the last possible moment. In practice that means tighter mids, clearer highs and noticeably better vocal separation than 3.5mm earphones in the same price range — and because conversion happens in the earbud, the quality is identical on every phone you plug into.

Controls

Inline Remote + Google Assistant

The inline remote covers play/pause, track skip, volume and call answer/end without touching the phone. Press and hold to bring up Google Assistant — ask for directions, dictate a message or hear your notifications read out. Paired with a Pixel, the earbuds also support in-ear translation through Google Translate in over 40 languages. The built-in microphone captures voice clearly for calls and video meetings, which makes these as useful on a commute or at a desk as they are for music.

Simplicity

Plug In · No Pairing · No Charging

Wired USB-C earphones hold a practical advantage over wireless that is easy to underestimate: they are always ready. No pairing process, no battery percentage to watch, no connection drops in crowded places and no latency when you watch video — the audio is perfectly in sync because it travels down a cable, not over the air. The adjustable loop design keeps each earbud seated without pushing deep into the ear canal, comfortable through long listening sessions.

Right choice if you…

✔ Own a Pixel or any USB-C Android phone without a headphone jack
✔ Want earphones that are always ready — no charging, no pairing
✔ Take calls and video meetings and need a reliable inline mic
✔ Use Google Assistant on the move — one press, no unlocking
✔ Prefer zero-latency wired audio for video and mobile gaming

Consider something else if…

✖ You want fully wireless freedom — see the OnePlus Buds 4
✖ Your phone still has a 3.5mm jack — the Samsung AKG EO-IG955 costs less
✖ You listen mainly to bass-heavy genres — a sealed in-ear like the Sennheiser MX 375 suits better
✖ You need noise isolation for flights — the open loop fit lets ambient sound in

Technical Specifications

In the Box

Frequently Asked Questions

Do they work with phones other than Pixel?

Yes. Audio and the inline remote work on most USB-C Android phones, tablets and laptops that support USB-C digital audio. Google Assistant works on Android devices with Assistant; the in-ear translation feature is a Pixel-exclusive extra.

Do they need charging or Bluetooth pairing?

No. These are wired earphones powered through the USB-C connector. There is no battery, no pairing process and no connection to drop — they are ready the moment you plug them in.

How is USB-C audio different from a 3.5mm jack?

With 3.5mm the phone converts the signal to analogue internally and sends it down the cable, where it can pick up noise. Here the signal travels digitally at 24-bit and the DAC inside the earbud does the conversion at the very end of the chain — cleaner detail, especially in vocals.

Are they good for calls and video meetings?

Yes — the inline microphone captures voice clearly and the remote answers and ends calls with one press. Because the connection is wired there is no audio lag in video meetings, and nothing to run out of battery mid-call.

What is in-ear translation?

Paired with a Pixel phone, the earbuds work with Google Translate for real-time conversation translation in over 40 languages — you hear the translation in your ear while the phone speaker plays your reply in the other language.

Condition

Brand New — Retail Packaging

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty

Delivery

4–6 Working Days · Fully Tracked

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