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The earbud market is more crowded than ever, with brands cramming in new features to stand out. Some are genuinely useful (the heart rate monitor on Apple’s new AirPods ), some less so (the built-in mic in Nothing’s earbuds case). But I’d wager that most consumers are interested in earbuds that get the basics right: good sound, a comfortable and secure fit, reliable controls, and dependable noise-canceling — ideally, for a price that doesn’t break the bank . Google ’s latest Pixel Buds, the 2a, get the basics right.

In a year that’s seen a lot of good but iterative upgrades, Google’s Pixel Buds 2a are a serious improvement over the origina

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