The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are some of the best wireless earbuds $170 can buy

I upgraded from the Pixel A-series buds released in 2021 to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and two things were immediately apparent: the A-series buds have no business sounding so good for their sub-$100 price, and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 were everything I wanted in a successor. They’re even smaller and have a silicone ear fin to ensure a snug fit, but their upgraded features — better sound quality, active noise cancellation, and transparency mode — hang with the best of them. If you’re planning to upgrade soon...