No earbuds?

[Don Chill]

For the price, it's quite disappointing that no earbuds are included.

 

[milehigherik]

I wouldn't expect ear buds when the Google store doesn't list them in the in box info.

Yeah...This always gets me too. It's clearly stated what's in the box. They didn't promise you something and send you less.

Nothing is ever perfect for everyone. If they did include headphones then some folks might complain about how they fit and sound etc...

 

[raqball]

And why get upset because they didn't include $2 earbuds?

 

[dpham00]

And why get upset because they didn't include $2 earbuds?

The point is that Google is obviously going after the Apple crowd... obviously you can buy one for not very much but it would most likely cost someone more than$2 for a pair of earphones with Android controls similar in quality to the ones Apple provides.

Is it the end of the world? No. But it makes it a little inconvenience for those switching who use the Apple stock earphones, which while they suck, are used by quite a few people with iPhones from what I can see.

 

[socarwolverine]

Less e-waste, I see this as a good thing. Unless they were going to send a GOOD pair, then why add additional waste.

 

[anon(9227267)]

And why get upset because they didn't include $2 earbuds?

IMO - no matter what did/didn't come with the phone as far as hardware/software/bloatware/noware/whateverware somebody is going to complain.
I have a 32GB Blue Pixel, from my local V store that I am very happy with - the rest of you can complain on if you want, I'm too busy enjoying the phone.

 

[dpham00]

Apple doesn't provide actually useful cables.

I am not sure what you mean. The iPhone comes with a USB to lightning cable which you can use to charge or sync with the computer .

 

[swebb]

Earbuds included or not included has never influenced my purchase decision.

 

[Richard Servello]

I am not sure what you mean. The iPhone comes with a USB to lightning cable which you can use to charge or sync with the computer .

And pixel comes with a c-c a c-a and a c otg. Way more useful than a lightning cable.

 

[fury2g]

Hah yeh we get royally screwed with pricing of goods, even after the conversion rate.

I agree, I'd much rather pay the $650 or $700 or whatever US Price and not have earphones.

No more complaining about missing earphones for me!

 

[anon(9410778)]

The last phone i purchased that came with earbuds was the iphone 4S. Outside of that none of my phones have come with them. All of my phones have been flagship devices(Note 5, LG G2, LG G3, MOTO Droid RAZR MAXX) outside of the Nexus 5X. This led me to start purchasing "premium" earbuds and headphones and leaves me with the very subjective opinion of included earbud as "nice to haves." Because it sure would be nice to have a headset other than my $100+ headsets to leave in the car.

 

[ShirtlessCubsFan]

Galaxy S phones have typically come with decent (for free) earbuds. I'm still using the ones with my wife's old GS5.

I would appreciated new ear buds with my Pixel XL, especially for the price. Someone mentioned the Day Dream VR set, which is nice, definitely, but it's only applied to pre-orders. Those who buy post-launch pay the same price and receive no free VR. So something in the box besides a charger and two cables would have been nice for the price.

 

[gone down south]

I have a drawer full of nothing but tangled up and knotted earbuds, the last thing I need is another set.

 

[dpham00]

And pixel comes with a c-a a c-a and a c otg. Way more useful than a lightning cable.

I think you meant to say c-c, but anyway in relation to the iPhone, a lightning to lightning cable would be pretty useless. A c-c is needed on the pixel to get pd. Also a c otg is included to make it easier to transfer data from your old device. On the iPhone, this isn't needed because they use other methods to transfer data from the old device.

 

[SaltGuy]

I would have thought for over $800 I would have received some ear buds.

LG V20 is the same

 

[Brian48fan]

Interesting thought

 

[Go0gle]

Personally, the last thing I want is another pair of low quality ear-buds to join the rats nest of dozens of other pairs I have from devices that have included them. Even $50-100 buys you a pair that are miles ahead of anything that gets included with typical devices.

If they partnered with a company like SHURE (or similar) to produce a truly excellent pair of earphones complete with multiple tips for proper sizing, then yeah I would love for them to include them. The junk that typically gets included though is pointless.

I think most people already have a decent set that they like to use, and including a high quality set with the phone would probably eat into the (enormous) profit margins too much.

 

[mightyfacundo]

The last phone i purchased that came with earbuds was the iphone 4S. Outside of that none of my phones have come with them. All of my phones have been flagship devices(Note 5, LG G2, LG G3, MOTO Droid RAZR MAXX) outside of the Nexus 5X. This led me to start purchasing "premium" earbuds and headphones and leaves me with the very subjective opinion of included earbud as "nice to haves." Because it sure would be nice to have a headset other than my $100+ headsets to leave in the car.

Skull Candy earbuds cost about $8 and have really good sound for the price. I leave them in my truck as backups or to use if I don't want to wear my more expensive options.

 

[Richard Servello]

I think you meant to say c-c, but anyway in relation to the iPhone, a lightning to lightning cable would be pretty useless. A c-c is needed on the pixel to get pd. Also a c otg is included to make it easier to transfer data from your old device. On the iPhone, this isn't needed because they use other methods to transfer data from the old device.

Yes, c-c. C-c is good for new computers with c ports. Otg can also be used for peripherals. I use it to plug my Xbox 360 controller into my pixel c. Full support.

 

[Richard Servello]

Galaxy S phones have typically come with decent (for free) earbuds. I'm still using the ones with my wife's old GS5.

I would appreciated new ear buds with my Pixel XL, especially for the price. Someone mentioned the Day Dream VR set, which is nice, definitely, but it's only applied to pre-orders. Those who buy post-launch pay the same price and receive no free VR. So something in the box besides a charger and two cables would have been nice for the price.

Free...lmao