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Pixel Buds 2a Fall to $109 as Amazon Offers Gift Cards With Samsung’s Buds 4

Seasonal deals push prices down, steering shoppers to choose value over extras.

Overview

  • Amazon’s Samsung promotion, which went live Wednesday, pairs Galaxy Buds 4 Pro with a $30 gift card and Galaxy Buds 4 with a $20 card.
  • Google’s Pixel Buds 2a are marked down to $109 on Amazon, a rare $20 cut that retailers are pitching as a Mother’s Day pickup with fast shipping.
  • Best Buy lists “excellent” open-box Pixel Buds 2a as low as $71 for select colors, with restored settings, all accessories, and a one‑year warranty.
  • The first‑gen Pixel Buds A‑series are selling for just under $80 in a limited‑time offer for shoppers who want the basics at the lowest price.
  • Feature trade‑offs help explain the price gaps, with Pixel Buds 2a offering ANC via Google’s Tensor A1 and Silent Seal while premium sets like Galaxy Buds 4 Pro add two‑way speakers, hi‑res audio, stronger water protection, and company‑rated 6 hours per charge.