An ad recently appeared on Reddit showing the yet-to-be-revealed Pixel Buds Pro 2. User Living_Series8400 claims they were searching for a protective case for their Pixel Buds on Amazon when they came across the full-screen images. Sadly, they have since been removed from the source page.
The leak doesn't reveal much information about the internals, but from what we know, the earbuds will have a different design. If you look closely, the capacitive touch panel takes up more space on the Pixel Buds Pro 2 than on the current model. It even sticks out a bit more. Android Central suggests the change could be due to a hardware upgrade, such as a larger battery requiring additional space.
Google could also try to improve the audio output, as the speaker grilles are larger than on the current generation and match the color of the touchpad instead of plain black. Now, the question is: is a bigger battery necessary on the Pixel Buds Pro 2? Maybe.
The battery on the Buds Pro is already pretty good, but if Google plans to introduce new hardware improvements, then yes, a better power source might be needed.
Back to color, the earbuds are adorned in a pink hue. 9To5Google believes the shade will be called either “Raspberry” or “Peony,” though we think it will be the former. Another previous leak from July 9 claimed that the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will come in four different colors: Raspberry, as just mentioned, Mojito Green, Porcelain White, and Haze, which is a dark gray.
Design update
As for the charging case, Google is apparently keeping the same egg-shaped design and dimensions as the previous model. The images show the device inside a protective case made by tech accessories brand Spigen. It looks similar to the current Buds Pro case the company sells, and even includes a retaining ring on the side.
What's interesting about the protective case is that there's a second hole next to the USB-C port. 9To5Google claims that this additional hole may indicate the presence of an external speaker “for the Find My Device network.” When you activate Find My Device, the speaker will sound an alarm to help you locate your headphones.
It's a design detail that other headphone brands include. For example, the AirPods Pro 2 charging case has the same thing on the bottom.
Of course, as with all leaks, this information should be taken with a grain of salt. Details could change at any time. Until we know more, check out TechRadar's list of the best headphones for 2024.
