Shipping Oct. 9, the $130 Pixel Buds 2A don't seem to vary much from Google's flagship Pixel Buds Pro 2 but I found some key differences.

And this year, Google is making them even better. With a new software update rolling out soon, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 is set to be supercharged with tighter Gemini integration, gesture-based call and text responses, tools to enhance audio quality, and features that protect your hearing.

In addition, several new features are coming to Pixel Buds Pro 2 in September via a software update. One that's called Loud Noise Protection will automatically dampen the volume of sudden loud noises while you're wearing the earbuds to help protect your hearing.