Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: Sleek and comfortable with disappointing sound quality

I was a pretty big fan of the Pixel Buds (2020). Compared to Apple’s AirPods, they stayed snug in my ears regardless of what I was doing, offered solid sound quality for the time, and featured a generally cool-looking design. Following rampant reports about disconnection issues, Google unceremoniously discontinued the Pixel Buds (2020), quickly releasing the Pixel Buds Series-A. Then, a few years later, Google’s Pixel Buds Pro arrived. They received relatively solid reviews, and while I tried them briefly, I did find myself reaching for my trusty AirPods Pro 2 again after a few weeks, mainly because Apple’s earbuds still sound better despite being a couple of years old.