Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs Google Pixel Buds (2017)

The Pixel Buds A-Series is the better buy for most people. It is a true wireless pair with a charging case, 12 mm drivers, IPX4 water resistance and hands-free Google Assistant, and owners rate it well for fit and everyday sound. The GA01470 is the older first-generation Pixel Buds in a neckband design: the two buds stay connected by a cable around your neck, so you trade the case and the fully wireless fit for a design that is harder to lose. Reviewers of the A-Series praise the secure fit and call quality; the neckband model is a step behind on convenience.

• Choose the Pixel Buds A-Series if you want fully wireless earbuds with a pocketable charging case, adaptive sound and hands-free Google Assistant.
• Choose the GA01470 if you prefer a neckband that keeps the buds tethered together and you do not want a separate charging case to carry.