Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Away The Carry-On
These are not competing products: the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are wireless earbuds and the Away Carry-On is a hard-shell suitcase. Buy the Pixel Buds Pro 2 for phone calls, music and noise cancellation; the best new price is $159.00 at Distritech as of November 3, 2026. Buy the Away Carry-On for 3-5 day trips in an overhead bin; the best new price is $249.99 at eBay as of November 3, 2026.
Today the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 costs $80.99 less at its best price.
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
4.5Choose the Pixel Buds Pro 2 if you want in-ear earbuds with active noise cancellation, up to 8 hours of ANC listening per charge and a 30-hour case.
- Small, light earbuds at 5.3 g each with a redesigned, more secure fit.
- Tensor A1 chip handles audio and ANC processing.
- Up to 8 hours with ANC and 30 hours total with the case.
- Bluetooth multi-point and Fast Pair; works with Android, iOS and laptops.
What separates them
| Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 | Away The Carry-On | |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | True wireless in-ear earbuds | Hard-shell carry-on suitcase |
| Best new price | $159.00 at Distritech as of November 3, 2026 | $249.99 at eBay as of November 3, 2026 |
| Battery | Up to 8 hours with ANC, 12 without; 30-48 hours with case | None |
| Noise cancellation | Active, Silent Seal 2.0 | None |
| Weight | 5.3 g per earbud, 44 g case | 12.1 lbs empty |
| Water resistance | IPX4 on the case; earbuds not rated for submersion | Water-resistant shell; laundry bag is water repellent |
| Capacity | Fits in a pocket | 104 L listed volume; Away says 5-7 outfits |
Price history
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: lowest $169.00 on Oct 31 at Best Buy; $169.00 on Nov 4.
- Away The Carry-On: lowest $260.00 on Oct 31 at Poshmark; $275.00 on Nov 2.
Prices at every store
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
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$169.00Free shippingObserved Nov 3, 2026, 1:43 AM - Google StoreNew
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$169.00Free shippingObserved Nov 3, 2026, 1:43 AM - Home DepotNew
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Specs compared
| Spec | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 | Away The Carry-On |
|---|---|---|
| Audio chip | Tensor A1 | — |
| Noise cancellation | Silent Seal 2.0 | — |
| Earbud battery life | Up to 12 hours without ANC | — |
| Earbud battery ANC | Up to 8 hours with ANC | — |
| Total battery life | Up to 48 hours without ANC | — |
| Total battery ANC | Up to 30 hours with ANC | — |
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| Earbud dimensions | 22.3 x 20.9 x 24.6 mm | — |
| Case dimensions | 63.2 x 50 x 25 mm | — |
| Earbud weight | 5.3 g each |
What reviewers say
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Reviewers call the Pixel Buds Pro 2 Google's best earbuds yet, mainly for the smaller, more comfortable and secure fit and the Tensor chip's effect on sound and noise cancelling. ANC and sound quality draw consistent praise, and the tight Google ecosystem integration is a common plus. Some users report build quality concerns.
- Smaller design after a complete redesign
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective ANC performance
- Great sound quality and Google ecosystem integration
- Build quality concerns reported by some users
Away The Carry-On
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 7,037 ratings. Owners say it holds more than expected, the compression works well and the wheels roll effortlessly.
- Compression system fits more clothes than expected
Questions and answers
- Which is better for flying?
- The Away Carry-On, since it is luggage. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are earbuds for the flight itself, not for packing.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Pixel Buds Pro 2 battery is rated up to 8 hours with ANC and degrades with charge cycles. The Away shell has no battery and should outlast several pairs of earbuds if you accept scuffs.
- Is the Pixel Buds Pro 2 worth $159?
- It is $10 above its lowest recent price of $169.00 on October 31, 2026 and well below the $221.00 high on October 28. That is a reasonable price for ANC earbuds with an 8-hour ANC rating.
- Is the Away Carry-On worth $249.99?
- It is below its recent high of $295.00 on October 30, 2026. Only 2 stores price it new, so $249.99 at eBay is close to the floor you will find.
- Do I need both?
- Only if you want earbuds and a carry-on. They do different jobs, so neither replaces the other.
- Which has better ratings?
- The Away Carry-On rates 4.6 out of 5 from 7,037 ratings; the Pixel Buds Pro 2 rates 4.5 out of 5 from 1,700 ratings.
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