Liberty Air 2

This is my first experience of an Anker Soundcore product and of true wireless ear buds. I wanted to use them for a few weeks before reviewing them as I am really fussy with my listening experience, I usually use wired headphones, Byerdynamic, Sennheiser, I researched thoroughly online and read lots of reviews before deciding to take the plunge and buy these Soundcore Liberty Air 2 ear buds and I have to say I have not been disappointed with them. These are really nice looking ear buds and the box they come in is of a really good quality, and feels like a premium product. You get the buds, the charging case, and 7 different sized pairs of silicone ear tips so you should find a size that fits great. 1) Bluetooth Pairing & Battery: I didn't have any problems pairing the buds to my devices, a tablet, phone and an mp3 player. It paired straight away, but you have to make sure once you initially connect the Soundcore Liberty Air 2, you also pair Soundcore Liberty Air 2-L which is the left ear bud. To do this you will get a pop up that says "Bluetooth Pairing Request". It should come up automatically and then this will allow you to use either ear bud solo for phone calls etc there are youtube videos that show how to do this and other reviewers on here have also given very good instructions on how to pair correctly. The ear buds also use the aptx codec so if your device is compatible when you connect to it, it will connect using aptx to give a stable, clear connection. You can swap which ear bud is master and which is slave to even out the battery use as the master connection will obviously use more battery than the slave, but replacing the right ear bud back into the charging case will then automatically switch the master to the left ear bud, then you can remove the right ear bud from the case and continue to listen to music etc. I find this helps to even out the battery use a bit more. Depending how loud you listen to music, the battery lasts quite well. I would say 6 hours is fair and you get 3 more charges from the case. 2) Sound Quality: These ear buds sound great, I was surprised how good they sound for true wireless buds considering I'm used to wired headphones. You have to make sure you have the right size of silicone tip fitted to ensure a good seal in the ear. This way you get a great sound with more than ample bass. The bass is not too heavy or muddy and doesn't drown out the mids and the highs are crisp and clear. Lots of reviews say they find these tinny and not very loud but I don't agree. There is plenty bass and if you use the Soundcore App you can adjust the equaliser to get the sound you want. There are lots of pre set sounds for you to choose from or you can make your own settings. It is very good. They are also very loud. I cannot listen on maximum volume as they are too loud. If you set your device you're using to listen to music at full volume then use the touch controls on the buds to adjust the volume louder or quieter you can make them go very loud. I can't comment on call quality as I only use them for listening to music and I don't exercise with them though I think they would be ok for light exercise and they feel quite secure in the ear. 3) Touch Controls & Soundcore App: I find the touch controls very responsive, and in the Soundcore App you can change the touch controls to your own preference as to what 1 tap, 2 taps, long press do for each ear bud so it's very flexible. You can adjust volume using the touch controls meaning you don't have to reach for your phone every time. 4) Charging Case: The charging case is a nice size, fits into a pocket ok, and the case has a nice textured feel to it and the buds are held in with magnets and the lid has a satisfying close to it. The charging case uses a USB C cable which is short so you will have to be close to a plug to use it unless you have a longer spare USB C cable lying around the house. The case charges up within 2 hours and you also have a fast charge where 10 mins charge will give you 2 hours playtime. Another bonus is you can wirelessly charge the case so if you have a compatible wireless charger there is no need for USB C charging cable though it will take a little longer to fully charge. You also get the choice of colours, either black or white buds though personally I opted for the black as they look really smart and premium. 5) No Ambient Mode: One thing the buds don't have is ambient mode and because they have very good passive noise cancellation, if you are using them outside, you need to be aware of your surroundings as you cannot adjust them to allow outside sound in. To summarise, I really like these ear buds, for the price I actually think they are fantastic, not sure how many others out there have the features, app, and quality sound these have for under £60. I haven't experienced any dropouts, connection has been stable, there is no background noise or hiss that some people have mentioned though I think if you have the latest firmware update on the app you should be ok. I would definitely recommend these but ultimately sound preference is a very personal choice but I think for most people you won't be disappointed with these.

The item arrived one prior to the estimated date which is always good. Regarding the packaging, it was a surprise. Smart design, well laid out information and the quick start guide was easy to understand. The are several headphone tips to change for whatever ear size and the charging cable is also really good with a simple strap - to sum up, there is good attention to detail from Anker side. The sound quality is really good (I mostly listen to Hip Pop & some Rock) and I felt that the sound is crystal clear. I am not a technical guy when it comes to describing the sound but I had can tell you is that these ones are a quality product & with the Soundcore app you have tons of EQ settings to make it "your own". Also felt that somehow the Noise Cancellation is really good (my wife hated when I put these ones haha) Super easy to pair with my Phone (Samsung S9) which is something important to be. I had previous wireless earbuds that were a nightmare to pair with each other/with the phone. Now... the only issue so far... I bought these earpods mainly for work usage, to have Teams meetings. It seems that I am having some trouble with pairing with the computer and also sometimes stops recognizing the Liberty Air 2 as the source of "Microphone".. which means, that sometimes they are useless. I already played with Teams settings but I might need to explore more but understand what is really the issue. For the price point (not cheap but not super expensive) these ones are really good, you will not be disappointed.

My wife and I have had several different wired and wireless earphones (as well as headphones - a separate category) over the years, including a pair of 2nd generation Apple AirPods (not the Pro), but the Liberty Air 2 earbuds knock spots off them all for truly outstanding sound quality and everyday wearability, which comes as something of a surprise to me, as I am a pretty unconditional Apple fan. Unlike most earphones that claim to offer noise cancellation, these really do work, and make conversations comprehensible for both speaker and listener in all conditions, including the most challenging, such as heavy traffic noise and (at the other and even more difficult end of the scale) windy weather when out and about, which defeats most earphones. The battery life is exceptional (and significantly better than the AirPods), the wireless charging case works very well (I’d baulked at the extra cost of wireless charging for the AirPods), and fast-charging really ‘does what it says on the tin’ - ten minutes will easily give you an extra two hours’ use. My wife mainly uses these when out hiking or walking, when she listens to music and podcasts, but also for yoga and Pilates. She finds that the HearID technology suits her ideally, as she suffers from tinnitus, and these earphones actually help reduce the effects of what can be a very bothersome condition. I have used them less often (to be fair, they were a Christmas present for my wife!), but have been borrowing them from time to time since we have been in home isolation as a result of the Coronavirus Crisis, and have been frankly astonished how good they are for making and receiving calls in all that British weather can throw at one! The right ear ‘master earphone’ system was a little confusing at first, but we got quickly used to it (in a few words, the right earpiece connects to one’s iPhone or other smart phone by Bluetooth, and then links to the left earpiece directly rather than separately with the phone). It is recommended to place one’s phone on the righthand side of one’s body, to ensure optimum connectivity, but this is truly not an issue, which I’m pleased about as a left-hander. The app offers you the opportunity to configure the controls as best suits you (whether you want simpler or more sophisticated is a matter of brain power - my poor old grey matter likes such controls to be pretty basic, whereas my wife’s more sophisticated musical ear really appreciates the fine tuning that is possible). The carry case is far sturdier than Apple’s and indeed the earphones feel more solid and less fragile than the AirPods in general. We did have a problem with the left earphone ‘dropping out’ (just possibly as a result of being used in heavy rain, although they have good waterproofing) but they were very quickly replaced by the wonderful Customer Care team at Anker. This is the first time I have ever needed to use an Anker warranty - I’ve never even had to replace one of their lifetime guaranteed cables, and it was a real pleasure to deal with them. No-one else I know who has the Liberty 2 Air earphones has ever had a problem with them, which I can’t say of AirPods or other makes. We had terrible trouble with Bose Sleep Buds for example. In summary, I would be astonished if you could find such high quality earphones at such a competitive price anywhere else. And what’s more, the quality is across the whole board: great build quality, superb sound quality for both music and speech, really effective noise cancellation, easy tap controls, top-end adjustment and personalisation features through the HearID functionality, and a really easy to use and intuitive app. Highly recommended!

La verdad, compra recomendada 100% Son muy cómodos El tamaño es perfecto, pensaba que la caja sería más grande pero tiene el tamaño perfecto, no molesta en el bolsillo. Ten en cuenta que una vez conectados puedes dejar la caja donde sea, yo en el gimnasio me los pongo y la caja la dejo en el vestuario. Carga bastante rápido, yo lo estoy usando con la carga inalambrica y no tengo queja. La autonomía es tan buena que ni te preocupas por ella. No estoy diciendo que una vez los llevas puestos te duren una semana como los Nokia de antaño pero puedes hacerte sesiones de más de 5h con ellos puestos tranquilamente. (no los he exprimido tanto del tirón pero ya te aseguro que si les das algún descansito de 5/10 minutos de vez en cuando nunca te vas a quedar sin batería ya que la caja tiene como 28h para ir cargandolos. Parece ser que esta es una versión más reciente que viene con 2 pares más de siliconas (una de ellas es la M+, que es como más abierta, quita un poco de bajos ya que no sella igual pero te permite no sentirte tan aislado o encerrado, para situaciones en las que vas a interactuar socialmente vienen bien, (Oficina, Gym, Calle...) En cuanto a los acabados, son estupendos. Por sacarle alguna pega, la visagra de detrás no es metálica como en apple pero tampoco se siente muy barata. Considero que es suficiente. ¿La calidad de sonido? Soy bastante tiquismiquis con esto ya que me acostumbre a unos auriculares con cable HiFi y me costaba mucho encontrar una alternativa desde que se me rompieron. La calidad de sonido es muy buena para lo que pagas teniendo en cuenta que unos inalambrica de 25/30€ son más que suficientes en calidad, estos es si quieres un poco más. A diferencia de otros que he probado, estos brillan en agudos, es decir, tienen mucha calidad, sobretodo si te gusta escuchar podcast o gente hablando se escucha la más mínima gota de saliva, a mi gusto, y he leído que otros usuarios opinan lo mismo, los agudos están un poco altos, para que me entiendas, según que canción escuchas o si escuchas una persona comiendo vas a notar como te penetra ese sonido, como un pequeño """"pinchazo"""" o como que te da un sustito (esto te hablo cuando lo tienes a un volumen alto) se soluciona con la ecualización que he puesto en las imágenes. Si eres un amante de los bajos.... (yo lo era antes) no son su fuerte, no me malinterpretes, son más que suficientes, sobretodo si usas las siliconas adecuadas pero en la calle va a ser difícil disfrutarlos mucho, en interiores tranquilos si que los vas a notar bien. Como única cosa negativa las siliconas están en un molde que no se puede sacar de la caja, entonces cada vez que quieras cambiarlas tienes que abrir toda la caja ya que están al fondo Como cosas positivas a remarcar La app es una gloria La conectividad es rápida y los fallos que da (todos los auriculares dan algún fallo) se solucionan muy fácil, nada de tener que resetearlos de fábrica o volver a enlazarlos entre ellos. Cuando llevas solo 1 auricular y te pones el otro, el otro sube el volumen gradualmente y es muy agradable, no empieza a sonar de repente al volumen que tienes. Cuando los conectas o se desconectan del Bluetooth los sonidos son agradables, nada de voces chinas en inglés mal hablado o cosas raras, es muy agradable. El Led si que es verdad que parpadea cuando los estás usando, pero es muy discreto y no se ve, no están a la vista, ni dan la impresión de ser una chinada, además que su ubicación dificulta que lo vea la gente. En general, compra recomendada, no me arrepiento de los 45€,aunque días después los vi rebajados a 35€ así que estar atentos. Los volvería a comprar incluso a 50/55€ SE ME OLVIDABA La calidad de llamada es estupenda, una cosa FUNDAMENTAL para mi era que los micrófonos sean buenos para que la gente se me escuchase bien. Cuenta con 4 microfonos 2 de ellos son para cancelación de ruido (tienes dos perfiles en la app, más o menos agresiva la cancelación) Se te escucha estupendamente, obviamente no es como tener el móvil en la oreja pero nada que envidiar a Apple.

I do not recommend it

Sound core Liberty Air 2‘s Review After 18 days of frequent use this is my review. Pros: - Very Comfortable: I’ve been wearing them for hours at a time and never once felt “ear fatigue”. - Great fit: They haven’t fallen out once, and I run & cycle daily. I use the biggest tips provided and they fit perfectly. - Sound quality: For the price, they perform exceptionally, bass is good, not to overpowering. Before I was using regular wired apple headphones and this is a definite upgrade. - Noise cancellation: These headphones do not have any active noise cancellation, however it’s isn’t necessary. As long as they fit well YOU CANT HERE A THING going on around you. My wife can back this up. - The case: Small, slides in and out of my pocket easily, I like the flip lid, and it’s good quality. - The Soundcore App: With the app you can change the Equalizer for the headphones, which I recommend. You can customise the touch controls, which I also recommend. - Touch controls: Very responsive, they even work when I have my waterproof gloves on. - Bluetooth: Connects automatically to my phone within a few seconds, not once lost connection. - Battery life: They haven’t yet run out of battery, I charge the case every few days. - Design: They look great, love the red detail. They look and feel great. Cons: Its actually very hard to find any cons with these headphones. The only I can think of (when pushed) are: - Hiss: A VERY VERY MINOR amount of “Hiss”, which for me is not hiss at all, more of a very slight humming/static/blue noise. Comparable to when you have loud speakers turned up full volume but aren’t playing music. Some people said it completely ruined the headphones, I know the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pros were getting allot of hate for having “unbearable hiss”. For me it’s totally normal and a VERY SLIGHT noise. You get used to it after a few days anyway, I feel like I wouldn’t have noticed it if other people hadn’t commented about it so much. Also Soundcore have said they will replace any faulty headphones, so it’s just a case of returning them. - Bluetooth: Very occasionally only one the headphones connects to my phone. So I just put both of them back it the box and reconnect them then it works. Not a problem at all, almost every Bluetooth device I have owned has occasional connection issues. I really can’t think of any other cons. I researched for a long time which wireless headphone to buy, watched lots of videos, read lots of reviews and eventually decided on these. I haven’t once regretted my decision. For the price I paid I am extremely happy with them. I could never go back to wireless headphones after these. I can honestly say that the Soundcore Liberty Air 2's are the best headphones I have ever owned. I am a very active person, I run and cycle daily and they fit my needs perfectly. Thanks for reading, I hope it was helpful.

Deze oordopjes moet je wel met goed passende tips indoen. De standaardtips sloten mijn oor niet goed af. In de doos zitten ruim voldoende tips in allerlei maten, maar ik heb de tips van mijn oude soundbuds curve erop gedaan. Die bleken iets groter, maar sloten perfect af. Nu was de bas ineens fantastisch, ook op lage volumes. En de treble bij met name vrouwenstemmen uitstekend. Een goede opname is wel noodzakelijk, anders hoor je soms sis- en slisklanken. Luister eens naar Carolyn Leonhart (Tides of yesterday) op Spotify en je hoort wat deze Ankers kunnen presteren. Ik had wel de indruk dat deze dopjes er tijdens het wandelen zo uit zouden kunnen vallen, maar ze bleven stevig zitten. Hardlopen niet geprobeerd.

ho aspettato qualche mese a recensire le cuffie per valutare l'effettivo funzionamento e non solo le prime impressioni. il suono è buono, ben bilanciato tra alti, medi e bassi che sono belli presenti ma non invadenti. in chiamata l'audio è molto buono e soprattutto la riduzione del rumore funziona molto bene (sorpresa principale e motivo per cui ho scelto queste cuffie). l'interlocutore non sente il rumore di fondo mentre si lavano i piatti o mentre si va in bicicletta, monopattino elettrico e persino in scooter a velocità normale (sempre attenzione alla strada e con un solo auricolare, mi raccomando 😉) con traffico di milano. il pairing è immediato sia la prima volta che le volte seguenti, si attivano aprendo la custodia in modo molto simile alle airpods. l'altra sorpresa positiva sono gli aggiornamenti tramite app da installare sul cel, che sono piuttorsto frequenti e utili, soprattuto nel correggere piccole cose che aumentano l'usabilità quotidiana e la stabilità del prodotto. nessuna disconnessione, ottima tenuta della connessione con il device in qualunque tasca si tenga, i comandi funzionano piuttosto bene con i tocchi e sono personalizzabili dall'app (1, 2 tocchi e tocco prolungato). si può usare un solo auricolare, play/pausa quando si toglie un auricolare. i comandi funzionano sia con collegamento al cel che a pc (ad esempio play e pausa o interruzione automatica quando si toglie un auricolare anche su youtube o spotify su pc). batteria delle cuffie decisamente buona, riesco a fare 3 ore piene di videocall, solo musica anche 5 quasi 6 (non so tecnicamente cosa cambi, dato che lo streaming bluetooth è solo audio). con uso piuttosto intensivo ricarico la custodia circa una volta ogni 5 giorni, altra sorpresa positiva. tastino sotto premuto velocemente da il livello della batteria con 3 puntini luminosi, tenendolo premuto 5 secondi si disconnette dal decice e torna in modalità ricerca per essere collegate ad altra sorgente, tenendolo premuto finchè lampeggia la luce rossa si resettano alle impostazioni di fabbrica (utile in caso di problemi ma l'ho dovuto fare solo una volta prima degli aggiornamenti). inizialmente c'era qualche difficoltà di connessione con windows (che novità) ma tutto sistemato con gli aggiornamenti. ora le disconnetto dal cel e le collego al volo al pc per una call via teams. la costruzione è curata e di buona qualità. insomma, per me sono un best buy che hanno veramente poco da invidiare a marchi più blasonati e costosi. nessun problema. se si potessero connettere a più di un device alla volta sarebbero perfette. veramente un ottimo lavoro. le ricomprerei altre 10 volte.