Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Poly Voyager Free 20 Comparison

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Beamforming microphones and Clear Calling on Pixel phones reduce background noise and boost your voice. A wind-blocking mesh covers the mics. Hybrid workers who spend hours on laptop calls get a steadier experience from the Poly Voyager Free 60+ and its USB adapter, which keeps call audio wideband on Windows and Mac.

Poly Voyager Free 20

Each bud has three noise-cancelling microphones, which Poly aims at your mouth to separate your voice from typing and background chatter. Poly processing suppresses typing and background chatter well. Without a dongle, laptop calls use standard Bluetooth, which narrows the audio when the mic is active. The Voyager Free 60+ includes a USB adapter for steadier PC calls and certification.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Silent Seal 2.0 runs on the Tensor A1 chip, and Google claims it cancels about twice as much noise as the first Pro. Transparency and Conversation Detection, which pauses audio when you speak, are included. The fin-style stabiliser twists to lock the buds in place, which also improves the seal and therefore the cancellation.

Poly Voyager Free 20

Adaptive ANC adjusts its strength to the surroundings, and a transparency mode lets you hear colleagues without removing a bud. Poly keeps the controls simple, with a long press switching between the two modes. Cancellation is good in offices and on commutes, reducing air conditioning hum and distant chatter. It is not as strong as premium consumer buds such as the AirPods Pro 3, but enough to help with focus work.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Google quotes up to 8 hours with ANC on, or 12 hours off, and up to 30 hours with the case using ANC. That is among the best in premium earbuds. A full workday of music and calls is easy, and the case recharges over lunch. Five minutes of charging gives about an hour of playback.

Poly Voyager Free 20

Poly quotes up to 8 hours with ANC on and 12 hours off, with 28 and 42 hours total with the case. That is enough for a full workday of calls and music without a top-up. Few business earbuds last as long. The case charges by USB-C or on a Qi wireless pad, so a desk charger keeps it topped up without cables.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Each bud weighs about 4.7 g, among the lightest in this group, and the twist-to-adjust fin keeps them steady during walks or workouts. Google includes four tip sizes. The small size makes them comfortable for long sessions, and they barely protrude from the ear. That also helps with lying on a pillow or wearing a hat.

Poly Voyager Free 20

The buds are light and shaped for long wear, with several tip sizes and an IP56 rating for dust and water. Many users can wear them through a full workday without discomfort. The shape stays stable when you talk, which matters on long calls. The case is compact and charges wirelessly on a Qi pad, which suits desk setups that already have a wireless charger.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

The buds connect over Bluetooth 5.4 with two-device multipoint, LE Audio and Fast Pair for one-tap setup. On Android the buds appear in settings without a separate app download. Gemini integration lets you talk to Google's assistant hands-free, which is handy on the move for messages, reminders and directions. Find My Device locates lost buds and the case on a map.

Poly Voyager Free 20

Bluetooth 5.4 supports multipoint, keeping the buds connected to a phone and a laptop at the same time so you do not need to re-pair between devices. Switching between devices is automatic when a call arrives. Poly Lens app on mobile and desktop handles settings and updates. They are not certified for Teams or Zoom, and no USB dongle is included.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Each bud has an 11 mm dynamic driver, unusually large for such a small earbud. Codec support covers SBC, AAC and LC3 for LE Audio, with no aptX or LDAC. The tuning is lively and bass forward, with clear vocals. The Pixel app's five-band EQ lets you calm the low end for podcasts and calls between meetings.

Poly Voyager Free 20

Each bud has a 10 mm speaker, and Poly tunes them for clear voice reproduction. Codec support covers SBC and AAC. For background music while working they are pleasant, but music lovers will prefer consumer-focused buds with richer tuning. The Poly Lens app offers EQ presets that add a little warmth for listening between meetings.