I wanted to recommend Google's Pixel Buds, but I can't - they fall short on too many promises
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Hollis Johnson
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But in real life, Pixel Buds fall short.
The buds, which cost $159, aren't terrible headphones by any means. They sound good, they look good, and they do most of the things Google promised they would.
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But a handful of issues make the buds uncomfortable, annoying, and a little disappointing to use. The buds don't feel like a forward-looking product, but a product that's just barely keeping up with its competitors.
I tried the Pixel Buds for about a week. Here's what I thought:
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