My Pixel Buds Pros are awesome for music, but they're also just as good at protecting my ears at concerts — and they're 37% off right now

Pixel Buds Pro held in the hand.
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A couple of years ago, I was hired to record local concerts and festivals throughout the summer. After my first gig, my ears were telling me they needed help. That’s because of how close I had to be to the stage, with all the speakers blasting right at me. Thankfully, I didn’t make the same mistake twice and brought my Pixel Buds Pro to protect my hearing — and they’re currently down to their lowest price this year.

Right now, you can snatch the Google Pixel Buds Pro for $126 at Amazon. That’s a 37% off for a limited time, which I think is definitely worth it considering you're not paying the premium prices I see with other noise-canceling wireless earbuds.

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The Pixel Buds Pro features active noise cancellation that's perfect at muting background noises, so you can focus on the music you're listening to. On top of that, there's a transparency mode that lets you hear your surroundings without stopping the music from flowing.

I keep my Pixel Buds Pro in my camera bag whenever I shoot concerts, and I can’t tell you how much of a difference it makes to the experience. When I activate noise cancellation, the ambient noise of the crowd immediately becomes subdued to the point that I’m unable to understand what people in front of me are saying.

The real value of the Pixel Buds Pro lies in when I get to the stage, where the speakers sound deafening. Instead of feeling like my ears are being blown out of my head, the Pixel Buds Pro softens the intensity so they're protected. While I can still hear the music, it’s way more tolerable over long periods of time.

I can't stress enough how the Pixel Buds Pro is a mainstay in my concert gear because I’ve shot over a dozen shows at this point, and I hear just as well as I did before. Plus, it helps that the audio performance of these earbuds is perfect during downtime when I’m editing the footage.

John Velasco
Senior Channel Editor for Phones

John’s a senior editor covering phones for Tom’s Guide. He’s no stranger in this area having covered mobile phones and gadgets since 2008 when he started his career. On top of his editor duties, he’s a seasoned videographer being in front and behind the camera producing YouTube videos. Previously, he held editor roles with PhoneArena, Android Authority, Digital Trends, and SPY. Outside of tech, he enjoys producing mini documentaries and fun social clips for small businesses, enjoying the beach life at the Jersey Shore, and recently becoming a first time homeowner.

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