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This $59 Google Pixel Buds deal is still available on Cyber Monday, and they sound great
During Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there are plenty of amazing deals on headphones that are perfect for everyone on your shopping list this season. A standout amongst the crowd? Google's budget-friendly Pixel Buds A-Series, which are getting a 40% discount.
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At Amazon and Best Buy, the Pixel Buds A-Series are $40 off for Cyber Monday, which brings their price down from $99.99 to $59.99. That's one of the best prices we've seen for this version of Google's Pixel Buds, and it makes them an even better value for Android users.
Review: Google Pixel Buds A-Series review: Affordable, secure, and optimized for Android
As a refresher, the Pixel Buds A-Series were originally released in June of 2021 as the first budget entry in Google's earbud lineup. They dropped a few key features like active noise cancellation and transparency mode to drive the cost down, and the result was a pair of buds that are perfectly capable for casual listeners.
Audio quality is surprisingly solid on the A-Series, as is the fit in your ears and touch controls on either bud. They sport an IPX4 splash resistance rating so they're safe against sweat, and battery life can get you through a full day, albeit with not much room to spare. And while there's no wireless charging, at least you've got a handy USB-C port on the bottom to charge back up.
The Pixel Buds A-Series also come with all the Google features you'd expect like Fast Pair, Google Assistant integration, and Find My Device support. This makes them ideal for Android users who need a good pair of reliable earbuds to toss in their bag.
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This is definitely one of the best deals we've ever seen for a pair of earbuds, so if you think the Pixel Buds A-Series would make an ideal gift for someone you know, you might want to pick them up soon -- they could disappear pretty quickly.