Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro True Wireless Earbuds
Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro True Wireless Earbuds, Targeted Active Noise Cancelling, PureNote Technology, LDAC, 6 Mics for Calls, 26H Playtime, HearID Personalized EQ, Wireless Charging
LDAC Technology
Liberty Air 2 Pro supports LDAC, a Bluetooth codec that is capable of transferring 3 times more data from your device to the earbuds to preserve hi-res sound quality. Note: Use the Soundcore app to turn on LDAC.
Universal Comfort
Liberty Air 2 Pro includes a plethora of eartips to ensure maximum comfort for all listeners.
Simple Secure Fit
Get a confident and satisfying fit in only 3 steps. A secure fit will enhance noise cancellation.
Endorsed by 10 GRAMMY Award Winning Artists
Key Features
Targeted Active Noise Cancelling: Designed to eliminate disruptive and intrusive noises in everyday situations; choose from Transport, Outdoor, and Indoor modes.
HearID Customized Sound: Hearing and ear analysis that intelligently creates your ideal listening profile for sublime sound. Also includes complete EQ control and 22 preset EQs.
Charging Freedom: Charge via USB-C or a Qi Certified wireless charger. Put the buds in the case for 15 minutes for 3 hours of listening.
Bluetooth 5.0: Super-strong and straightforward connectivity that pairs fast and stays stable.
All-Day Comfort: Comes with 9 pairs of EarTips designed with super-soft silicone.
Auto Pause/Play: Sensors stop the music when the earbuds are removed and start it again when they are put back.
Note: Before using Liberty Air 2 Pro, install the Soundcore app and take the Tip Fit Test to ensure you’re using the correct size of EarTips and are wearing the earbuds correctly.
What’s In The Box:
Liberty Air 2 Pro True Wireless Earbuds
Wireless Charging Case
9 EarTips XXXS/XXS/XS/S/M/M+/L/L+/XL
60cm USB-C Cable
Quick Start Guide
Brand Card
Specifications:
Input: 5 V ⎓ 0.5 A
Battery Capacity: 55mAh (earbuds), 500mAh (charging case)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| sound | Pure sound and noise cancelling via PureNote Drivers and Targeted Active Noise Cancelling | In-ear studio performance sound via 11mm Astria Coaxial Acoustic Architecture drivers | Premium sound via diamond-inspired drivers, crystal-clear calls | In-ear studio performance sound via 11 mm Astria Coaxial Acoustic Architecture drivers |
| Playtime Per Charge | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | 8 Hours |
| Total Playtime with Charging Case | 26 Hours | 26 Hours | 28 Hours | 32 Hours |
| Fast Charging | Charge for 15 minutes, listen for 3 hours | Charge for 15 minutes, listen for 3 hours | Charge for 10 minutes, listen for 2 hours | Charge for 10 minutes, listen for 2 hours |
| Single Use | Both earbuds | Both earbuds | Both earbuds | Both earbuds |
| Calls | 6 microphones with uplink noise reduction | 4-mic Uplink Noise Cancellation | 4 microphones with cVc 8.0 uplink noise reduction technology | 4 microphones with uplink noise reduction |
| Other Features | HearID personalized sound, wireless charging, touch control | Transparency、App （HearID Sound Effect） | HearID personalized sound, wireless charging, Qualcomm aptX, touch control | HearID personalized sound, wireless charging, Qualcomm aptX |
| Recommended For | Commute, travel, workout, business calls | Commute, Gym, Travel, Workout | Commute, business calls | Entertainment, commute, travel |
| Dimensions: | 11.7 x 6.1 x 17.1 cm; 68.04 Grams |
| Model: | A3951021 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Manufacture: | Anker |
| Dimensions: | 11.7 x 6.1 x 17.1 cm; 68.04 Grams |
| Origin: | China |
I don’t think you can find better at this price, the only problem that I noticed recently is their commands are sometimes buggy. Noice cancellation is alright and the sound is good as well.
I had a bad experience with true wireless earbuds from Anker in the past (although to be fair, their customer service was fantastic).
However, this set have been fantastic. I’ve waited a few weeks before posting this review. I purchased these at almost half price during black Friday sales.
The good:
– Noise cancelling has been fantastic. I’ve used these on the train and while out and it worked well in both cases. There are 4 different settings, Transport, Indoor, Outdoor and Custom.
– Battery life is excellent with the additional charge the case provides.
– Wireless charging
– Easy to pair
– Small enough to fit into pocket
– A wide range of ear bud sizes included. Comfortable fit.
– Sound is awesome
– Calls have been clear (and no complaints from people on the other end)
– To me, the sound is better than my air pods
– Customisable sound and touch controls using the app
The not so good:
– Controls using touch on the earbuds is a bit finicky until you get used to it
– Phone widget needs app to be opened before it comes alive
Overall, great headphones!
Fit in you ears really well, I’m using M and M+, nice to have the extra choice.
Noise cancelling is great for the price (got them for 62 quid in a sale). Totally wipes out the car radio, engine noise and wind with the window down.
Calls exceptionally clear. Hey Google works well. Like that they pair within a second of opening the case and, when you take one out of your ear, pauses what you’re listening to.
HearId thing is great. Plays about 15 tones in each ear and you say if you can hear it or not then creates a personal equaliser setting for your ears.
Couldn’t be happier, had a few Anker products and all first class
The plastic body which houses the driver is a little too big. When the rubber ear plug sits snug into my ear canal, the plastic body pushes into the ‘anthelix’ of my ear. Making it uncomfortable and sore after some use.
However the sound is good, voice calls are clear and the noise cancellation is suprisingly good.
Long time fan of Anker & Soundcore products. Had a pair of ear buds which has a wire between the buds and got sick of the cable sticking to my neck and then getting one bud pulled out when working in the garden.
Decided on these as a very good spec for a great price.
Out of the box I was very impressed. Sound cancelling is great and the sound quality is fantastic.
Nine sets of tips means everyone should find a good fit. App even helps determine if the fit is right for you too.
Quick to charge the case and buds and that the auto connect when you remove them from the case is great.
Been two weeks so far but loving them.
I’ve been looking for some EarPods for a long time and I’ve decided to give it a try to the Anker ones . Best decision! Sound its good , microphone it’s good ( something that was important for me ) . Noise cancellation, Battery life ( forget to charge them ) .
Highly recommended!
Quick and stable connection.
Good sound but struggle with windier conditions.l in noise cancellation.
Great for the price.
This product i bought in June 2022 stopped working in Oct 2022. Yes I am very very disappointed. I didn’t use it for over a month unsure as to what to do. Today I chatted/contacted customer care and they told me I need to reset this product as the 1st line management. I followed their instructions and it fixed the problem. Very helpful staff and very quick to respond. I was impressed.
Only had these for around 6 months before the battery life started depleting. They sound great and are very comfortable but the battery life has now made them unusable for me in the workplace. Even recharging via the case doesn’t help. Very, very disappointed given the price. I paid around 130 but see they are now much cheaper. Still, in my opinion, too expensive when you consider the flaws in power consumption. I’ve since purchased a pair of LG Tone buds which are far superior. Buy at your own risk I guess. Perhaps I was just unlucky but there’s no way I can personally recommend these.
Update. Contacted Anker via Amazon and was very pleasantly surprised by a customer service team who actually cared for their customers. I have now been sent a new set of buds and hope to put them to the test soon. My buds were over 12 months old. I think the guarantee is valid for 2 years here on Amazon so definitely worth your time contacting Anker if you have any problems. Thanks Anker. A happy customer.
These Soundcore earphones are fantastic. They are a brand I have used before as their quality is superb considering the price and I didn’t want to shell out for Bose/EarPods/Beats etc.
They are very comfortable, have multiple ear tips to suit everyone. The app even has a setting to test the fit and tells you if you need to try an alternative tip!
Sound quality is excellentuse the Hear ID to set a custom EQ to suit your hearing. Great bass and clarity of middle and upper ranges.
Noise cancelling is pretty goodsome sounds still get through (particularly if the volume is quiet) but I’ve not come across a set of headphones that completely isolate everything.
Would definitely recommend
I bought a pair of these at Christmas and the sound was amazing I was so happy. I previously had a pair of life p2 for 2 years so I said I’d upgrade and pass them onto my nephew.
After about a month or so one of the batteries or something failed and I was a bit disappointed.
I contacted Soundcore and they were so helpful and have a really excellent customer service that replaced them for me.
I’ve new headphones with amazing sound and would highly recommend Soundcore Products.
Briefly I owned the Liberty 3 Pro’s but found them uncomfortable (for me) and nowhere near as engaging to listen to as my P3’s and far less comfortable. So i returned them as they were more than double the price of the L3’s.
I know from a technology point of view the L3Pro’s have all the bells and whistles but they just lacked that ‘something’ that makes you want to love what is entering your head space.
I use a custom EQ for all my buds and it did little to improve my experience of the L3Pro’s.
So in short, what did I like about the L3Pro’s…..1, LDAC….2, Auto pause when you removed the buds from your ears.
What did I dislike about the L3Pro’s….1, The fit (for me)….2, Unengaging sound (imho)….3, The cost (compared to L3’s)….so, what to do???
Enter Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro’s!
Got them at the bargain price of 69 which made them 40 cheaper than the L3Pro’s….
They also fit as the L3’s do being the stem style so blissfully comfortable….
They also now have LDAC!….
They have Auto Pause when removed from your ears also!….
Most importantly the sound is as engaging as my beloved P3’s but with more definition. I guess this is where the ‘Pro’ part come into play on them, so one last….
Having had many high end Cans & Buds over the years I can honest say that unless you’re overly picky the Soundcore P3’s are really one of the best you’ll get, easily beating many 200+ offerings. They are a bit more Bass heavy than the LA2Pro’s but a custom EQ sorts that out.
If you already have stem earbuds that are perfectly comfortable then it’s likely that’s the direction of fit for you (imho).
With this in mind I definitely recommend giving the Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro’s or the Life P3’s a punt.
I’m not in anyway suggesting the L3Pro’s are bad, everyones hearing differs and they just didn’t make the grade for me against my L3’s for the money, fit and unengaging sound….the LA2Pro’s however do.
I am in no way diminishing the the L3Pro’s, they just were not right for me and my preferences but I will commend Soundcore on the amazing app that accompanied all my Buds. You will not find a better laid out, functional app anywhere, period (imho).
I hope this helps those of you who are at that ‘not sure if I should’ stage….however, due to the amazing customer service from Amazon sending items back is a breeze.
Soundcore Life P3’s for everyday use and Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro’s for my ‘Me time’ with a fine Brandy and top quality sound!….
Did a lot of research on various types of True Wireless earbuds and these came out on top. Really happy with the sound quality, noise cancellation and battery life. The accompanying app is excellent as well. Would highly recommend.
These earbuds are amazing. The ANC isn’t perfect but once music is playing loud enough it’s like being in your own little little bubble, and transparency mode is nice for if I wanna put my earphones in and listen to music whilst walking since I can stay aware of the world around me. The sound quality also beats the living snot out of my (admittedly 20) Apple EarPods, especially with HearID
Taking a star off though since I had some issues with the earbuds resetting themselves on a couple of occasions where I wanted to reconnect them to another device (even if it’s designed this way, it should be more obvious)
Bought to try to cancel out some of the sensory overload from Puregym playing different music at opposite ends of the room; it generally manages this well.
Upgrading the app to get single, double tap and long hold controls is a must.
I’ve had these a couple months now and they get a fair amount of use with no signs (yet) of any issues.
Took a bit of time to get comfy – but now fit snug
Good 2-way for video calling
Not sure about noise cancelling – certainly not perfect
At the price point – for general use they are great. Case is nice too
Hard to fault anything about these, aside from the two sides very occasionally losing pairing (which is easily fixed by reset button). Found these great when running, although noise cancelling when exercising on roads does mean reduced situational awareness on quiet roads, and next to heavy traffic the background noise will overwhelm whatever you are listening to regardless of noise cancellation.
While the sound quality is good I am very disappointed with the battery life, brand new and they last 5 hours with noise canceling off, thats without them being at full volume and only having sound coming out of them for roughly half of those five hours
Best ANC earbuds in that price range. You can always find them on sales as well. Sound quality and fit are fantastic, there is ample choice of ear-cushions so try and find the best fit for best noise cancellation. While on public transport these earphones will cut out most of the noise and let you enjoy your tunes. ANC is not that good in the office setting especially if people close to you are talking. However, that is expected, I consider overhead earphones the best choice if you need noise cancellation for work. Great case as well!
All in all a no brainer!
My first pair of Soundcores developed a fault in the left bud microphones. I contacted the company and they arranged replacements which shipped the same day as I dropped the faulty pair off at a Hermes drop-shop. The sound quality is amazing! Due to the clever ‘custom sound’ facility the EQ more than compensates for some higher frequency hearing loss I know I suffer from. Phone calls are clean and crisp and I just listened to several podcasts whilst in flight with almost no discernible background noise due to the ‘tuned’ noise cancellation facility. Would thoroughly recommend them all day! Thanks, so much, to Annie at customer services for doing such a great job!
I’m not the type to write reviews, I merely read them and make a decision to buy or not to buy. In fact, this is my first ever review since buying online for well over 10 years.
These earbuds are good, very good – albeit, I’ve only been using them for a few days. In the past I have owned Apple Airpods, Sony 1000xm3’s, and Sennheiser hd-25’s (for live DJing).
These Liberty Air 2’s are a direct replacement to Apple Airpods in my opinion. I DJ’d in the past and I am quite particular when it comes to sound and technology – if that adds any weight to my opinion.
Voice calls are crystal clear on them, and the EQ of the earbuds for music can be altered in the Soundcore app (all the usual Bass Booster, Vocal Booster options are available, as well as custom EQ if you so wish).
My previous Sony 1000xm3’s did have really good sound, but were uncomfortable when wearing even for short periods and certainly for long periods (such as plane journeys). The Anker Soundcore’s have a light and airy feel in ear, similar to Apple Airpods, so I dont expect them to be uncomfortable when wearing for long periods (still to be truly tested).My major issue with the Sony 1000xm3’s was that they would fall out even when walking briskly in the street, nevermind running on a treadmill or the outdoors. The Anker Soundcores don’t fall out when exercising.
For 69.99 (Nov 2021) – these earbuds are a great purchase.
I took some advice from another review and first thing you need to do is use the app configure your own profile it tests your hearing ranges and adjusts the sound profile to suite you and I mean it does it incredibly well so well that I never wsnt to use anything else. It has ton of other configured profiles can use also
I have used alot brands and really like my music I would without hesitation recommend these for the price and the range they give its literally insane what its accomplished. For me this is a high end product and should be recognised for it. Its just a lower price for now umtil this brand grows a little then I have no doubt we’re be at the 250 mark
The battery life is great on the earphones and storage case, I have had them for nearly a month now and I’ve just had to charge the case. The LDAC makes a difference when listening HIFI quality streaming from Deezer and I’m really pleased with my purchase.
Upon chatting with amazon, my choice was a refund and re-order, or they would contact the seller to see if they could be replaced. H O W E V E R, i COULD re-order at a 25 price increase!!! they couldn’t replace them or do anything about the price increase. the whole discussion over chat with typical offshore call centre who have no power to actually do anything except apologise.
the whole experience with Amazon was frustrating.
That being said, when they initially worked, they were pretty good, and a very good range of silicone attachments as i have odd-shaped ear canals, just a shame they fell apart soo quickly, not something i expect from Anker which has been a decent brand in the past.
UPDATE:. After contacting Anker regarding such a steep increase and failure after a few days the service was AMAZING. I received an immediate response apologising for the issue with an offer to resolve the situation straight away with a free replacement pair. Which obviously made my day as I wanted a replacement in the first place and not a refund.
My takeaway is that Amazon service is dropping, however Anker is awesome and would totally recommend their products and service.
Unwilling to pay 200 or more for a battery life of 4.5hrs & no volume function other than by using your phone, this was my last ditch attempt at an earbud that was comfortable, connected easily & would last a whole day.
Just when I was thinking I’d have to bite the bullet & go for some Apple Airpod pro’s, several reviews suggested these Soundcore LA2Ps, were as good/better or v close to being so. I was sceptical as some YouTubers say everything is great even though they can’t all be, & not to mention the ridiculous head shake test (that actually would be better spent to move the jaw around to check fit) but when they were then on a lightening sale for 84, I figured it was time to try them.
Whilst they are never going to be as good as an over ear, these are by far the best wireless I’ve tried & I’m definitely keeping them. The sound is great, ANC is good, I really like the ear seal test that helped me realise I didn’t have a good fit that I thought, then also gave me a customised EQ based on my hearing. The EQ genuinely does sound better than the others too. Just to add to this there was a software download that added a single click function too, meaning I didn’t have to find my phone to alter the volume either.
Soundcore have alleviated my 2 biggest bugbears with Apple’s APP’s: namely, no volume control & poor battery life. I’m not going to have to sell a body part to get ear-pods that don’t offer anywhere near what they could & probably could even do it via a download too now, (but won’t because then ppl won’t upgrade when the 3rd version comes out in the next few months, as anticipated.)
These are quite simply astounding earbuds even at 110’129 but wait for a deal & they become even more amazing for the money.
For an Anker product, they might seem expensive but in truth Anker has delivered a product that isn’t just a good but much cheaper version of something but have delivered an amazing and more affordable product that blows there other stuff out of the water in terms of quality & the price is definitely justified
For those who want to pay double, I guess it’s your money but I honestly can’t hesitate in recommending these, I don’t do so lightly, am no Blogger, Vlogger or any other “Ogger” that might get paid to write reviews. I’m just a middle aged person who was overwhelmed by choice & the plethora of reviews (that helped very little in their lack of true info) & bamboozled by marketing hype & wanted to write a review that whilst long, may help you try these rather than spend even more time watching Youtube clips on the best ear-pods that doesn’t really answer what you’d hoped & invariably lead to you watching greatest life hack & cute/funny animal videos that suck hours from your intended 10 minute “quick” look..
Apple’s may suit some ppl better of course but is it 100 to 150 better? Not even a close call for me.
So. These earbuds. First and foremost, no, you won’t look weird wearing them. They actually look pretty discreet and like they’re meant to be there. Mine are a dark grey, too.
Fitting – easy. They give you loads of “tips” to try on, just find what fits best. The app can test the “seal quality” too, but go with what’s comfortable for you. Loads of choice. On the subject of fitting, I don’t go running, so I can’t tell you how they’d hang on. When walking or doing anything physical though, they just stay put and feel well rooted. I rarely need to adjust them, and when I do, I find it’s pointless – they were secure in the first place.
Connectivity – simple, easy, and solid. I do get random cut-outs on my phone, but that’s heavily modified and running a beta custom OS. A reboot solves it for a few days, so it’s a glitch on the phone. My tablet is stock, and these are solid – even ten metres away. It’s unbelievable. They’ve got a more stable connection than my Logitech G933s to my PS4.
Battery life. You charge the box, and it charges the buds up when not in use. Everything is extremely lightweight. I do a lot of walking, and use these for up to 90 minutes at a time. I’ve had the box go without charge for a week, and it charged back up in half an hour. The battery life is absolutely phenomenal.
Sound quality. That’s the essential part. Now, this is a mixed bag for me, and you might find things a bit different. I have hearing issues, plus partial deafness in my left ear, extending only to bass frequencies. Anything that muddles sound means I find it really grating, and I can’t hear lyrics. It’s just noise.
These earphones excel. When you take them out the box and seat them in your ears, there’s a few seconds while they boot up, then glorious silence. They just shut the world out. Fire up a high-quality stream or source, and you’ve got a tight, rich soundstage. The “HearID” setup is great, but I did tweak it further – the app is great for that – but if they’d add the ability to tweak individual channels and/or psychoacoustic systems, that’d be cracking for those whose ears aren’t working quite right!
You’ll have no problem getting what you want from these earbuds, they’re rich across the range. I do find they’re a bit harsh at the treble end, and not as clear and “spacey” as the Soundmagic E10s, but it’s nothing uncomfortable. I’m just splitting hairs here.
Other matters – no more wires. Honestly, I didn’t think anything of wires until I got these. I wouldn’t go back… In fact, even though I have a perfectly serviceable set of these earbuds, I’d consider splashing out on the very best version right now in addition to this pair. One set for home used with my tablet, the better pair for general use. That’s how damn good these are.
I bought these at 129, and I see they’re presently 99. I don’t have any regrets buying them at the price I paid – they’re quality, and worth every penny.
The first experiences with the product are very good. The fit well and comfortably. The noise cancelling works well, although not quite as well as a Bose on ear headset that is even quieter. I’ve mostly used the liberty air pros with podcasts. On one there was a sharp “s” problem with a speaker (think sound check before a gig when the guy at the mixer tests if “s” doesn’t hiss). This might have been due to the recording, not the headset. The good thing is with the app, you can adjust the equalizer to attenuate something like that. I can’t talk about battery life yet.
The one thing I find unacceptable is the amount of packaging. It is a waste of at least 10 times more material than needed. Because it costs Anker too little in material to feed the idiocy of making ever more luxurious throw away packaging, I’m docking a star. Less waste would have given it a 5 star rating.
When I ordered these earbuds I was not expecting them to be as good as they are, given the price. [I bought them when they were discounted].
They come well packaged in an attractive box, and the instructions are easy to follow. On downloading the app on my iPhone I was surprised how user friendly it is and the number of features, including a ‘fit test’ that checks your buds provide a properly sealed fit in your ears, based on the large number of different sized buds included (8 pairs). There’s also an automatic customized set up which tailors the sound to your own hearing, and customizable noise cancelling (ANC) that allows you to choose what sort of noise it filters out. When I first used the ANC I thought it was not very effective, being used to Bose ANC. But I had not realised I was in a quiet room. When I tested it a second time in heavy traffic it worked very well. The sound quality is top notch if the buds are sealed and fit well, and according to other reviews I’ve read, as good as or even slightly better than Apple Earpod Pros [Cnet].
Battery life seems reasonable with the option to charge the charging case wirelessly. The Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pros don’t have multipoint Bluetooth pairing that allows you to more easily switch between devices, but apart from that they are feature rich.
Making and receiving calls works effortlessly, and the sound quality, according to those on the other end of the call, was far superior to other (cheaper) wireless earbuds I had been using previously. There are 6 microphones, 3 in each bud, in different locations. I also noticed that Siri was able to better understand me, especially in more challenging locations with background noise.
Overall, highly recommended.
The unit comes in a quality box with all the required items. The quick start guide is very easy to follow.
I have an iPhone 11 and the supplied corded ear phones do not fit my ears as they continually fall out if I move.
The first thing to do was download and register on the Soundcore App. It tells you instantly that the buds need a firmware update which took about 5 minutes to download and install the 1mb file. No sooner had this been installed that they were asking to connect to the phone which was snag-less. I have also connected them to my iPad and Dell laptop without any drama.
The App has very easy features to follow and use. I like the “HearID” function where you get a hearing evaluation to personalise the buds to your ears hearing loss. It is like the audio gram test that you take for a medical. I’m 59 so it no surprise that some of the audio range was dulled.
The box has 9 sets of interchangeable tips so that when you start the Apps “Tip Fit Test” you can see which set gives you the best ear seal. I ended up with the L+ in both ears. It did help by trimming my ear hair after not getting a good seal notification and they are very comfy.
The Active Noise Cancellation feature has 3 settings: Off, Transparency and Noise cancellation. You can toggle thru these either using the App or on the buds touch function. These touch functions are programmable via the App which is very useful.
Sound quality is better than my sons Apple AirPods and the battery life is double.
The little charging and travel case is small and handy. The 3 led lights on the outside and indicate charge level and sync. I like the auto connect when you place the buds in the case assuring you that the charging connection is made. The little led on each buds also flashed to confirm connection.
Other features that are useful: remove one bud to speak to someone or listen fully and the music stops. Put it back in and it starts playing again; the ability to change the Ambient Sound mode from Transport, Indoor, Outdoor, or Custom. You can sit in a noisy area and play with the settings to see which is the most effective. In full Noise Cancel mode with no music playing you can cut out most noises. All you hear is a slight hiss and not as obtrusive as the Bose QC series. It is so affective that you can hear your breathing more that outside sounds.
I used the buds all day in full ANR mode using podcasts and music and they were still not needing a charge and my inner ear was not irritated by the presence of the tips.
I travel a lot on aircraft and have a set of over ear ANR headphones but after a 7 hour and 14 hour flight the ears are tired of being pressed on. I doubt these Soundcore units will be able to beat the over the ear pure Noise Cancellation without anything playing but I’ll report back on it. The litmus test will be “can that screaming baby still be heard on your 14 hour flight”?
I have also used them to answer and make telephone calls and can report that they work superbly.
In summary, for 90, I’m happy with them as they easily beat my son’s double the cost Apple AirPods for fit, sound quality, ANR, functionality and personalisation.
Update 29 Jul 2021: After a few days of ownership and customising the touch controls to my requirements, I was getting perturbed that I couldn’t get a good seal during the “Tip Test” even when using the largest of the 9 tips. I could occasionally get one side to seal but never the right and they did not feel that secure when in the ear. So, I contacted Anker via the apps “contact us” and after a few confirmation of purchase emails, they sent me a set of larger tips in white. As soon as I put them in I could feel a proper ear seal and the Tip Test saw both indicating a Good Seal. I then did another “Hear ID” and the sound, which I was already happy with, is now amazing!
My Daughter has the Sony WF1000XM3s and these Anker buds have a better all round sound.
Hope this review helps you make an informed decision.
I purchased them after watching a review by Paul Hibbert on YouTube (very entertaining, do go watch him) instead of forking out twice as much for AirPods Pro (which I’m sure I’d love as well).
The sound quality is excellent, the functionality (using the app) is great, and they connect really fast with my iPhone, probably quicker than my original AirPods. The wireless charging case is brilliant, it’s just a shame it doesn’t quite fit in that little pocket on jeans.
My only other criticism is that as they don’t have the H1 chip from Apple, they don’t auto-switch between Apple devices like the AirPods Pro would. As I use a lot of devices that would have been ace but definitely not a deal breaker as everything else about them is spot on.
Oh, do make sure you switch out the tips to find the right size for you, that makes a huge difference to the comfort and also the sound and noise cancellation. I think this is something that is easily overlooked with this type of headphone and it’s made me revisit several others I have and adjust them to match the size I’m using on these too.
Great job Soundcore (Anker), just don’t make a third gen, otherwise I’ll need to buy those too!
The sound is good but there’s not as much base as I would of liked. The features with the app are very good, the hear Id is basically a hearing test when you listen for the beep, do it in both ears it puts out a nice clear audio for your hearing type
I was apprehensive about getting in ear pods as even wired earphones fallout yet with the different size heads and the app to tell when you have a foot fit this has meant they fit and stay in ear The sound quality is really good. Great purchase at a reasonable price
Having purchased plenty of Anker cables in the past when I heard that Soundcore was part of Anker I thought these may be a good product. I watched plenty of reviews before I purchased them. I was excited for them to arrive. The case is smaller than I thought which is a bonus. Love the fact that the case can be charged wirelessly (my wireless charger is Anker). The buds fit nicely is my ear given there is 9 extra tips in the box. The stem of the buds are not that long is something I really like as some earbuds can have large stems. The noise cancellation is fantastic on the earbuds. I’m really happy with this purchase.
Also the hear id feature is really useful to accurately tune your audio settings.
The noise cancelling is amazing and actually eliminates the background noise. There are lots of different silicone ear tips to form a tight seal, so that they don’t fall out and have good noise cancellation.
Since the last firmware update I’ve noticed the volume and quality of sound improved immensely. Also there is an extra touch control added with the update. You are able to customise the controls to what suits you.
The ANC on the Soundcores is best described as ‘decent’ or ‘adequate’. Whilst out walking, they did a decent job of reducing traffic noise and I imagine would cope pretty well with planes, trains, etc. Indoors didn’t fare as well. Background noises such as TVs and voices, whilst dulled slightly, were still very noticeable. Like I said, decent, but nowhere near as capable as the Sony’s.
As for transparency mode, where the object is to bring outside noise into your ears, I found that although it worked, it sounded unnatural and a bit weird.
What I do have to say though, is that the Soundcores do a lot of things really well. Basically a lot of bang for your buck. I’ll try to summarise this below:
SOUND
The sound is surprisingly good for a set of sub 100 buds. They use the SBC and AAC codecs, so no aptX here. That’s mean no support for high res music files or low latency functionality. Watching stuff from Netflix and YouTube, I didn’t see any noticeable lag but I doubt they could be used for serious gaming without the aptX support.
Listening to local Flac files on my phone and streaming from Tidal, the sound was clear and refined, with good separation. Lows and mids were well defined, but highs tended to sound a bit restrained and I occasionally encountered some sibilance – that’s not unsurprising at this price point. I did enjoy the overall presentation, which I would describe as ‘lively’. If bass is your thing, these earphones aren’t for you. The sound can be tailored to your liking using the supporting Soundcore app – I’ll cover that in the next paragraph as it really deserves it’s own section.
SOUNDCORE APP
The supporting app is simply outstanding. It allows you to configure the controls on the touch sensors, features a whole range of preset sound settings, and the star of the show for me – HearID. It’s basically a test that plays back different frequencies into each ear and, based on your responses, creates a sound signature tailored to your hearing. I’ve played around with the various presets and the fully customisable EQ settings and I always go back to my own HearID settings, which absolutely nailed it as far as I’m concerned. These sound as good as more expensive earbuds I have such as the Samsung Galaxy Buds + and RHA TrueConnect.
DESIGN AND BUILD
Top quality. The case is small enough to fit in your pocket and the matte finish doesn’t attract fingerprints. I love how the lid of the case slides open and closed. You get a really satisfying click and it feels very robust. If I dropped the case, I would have no worries about anything breaking. The buds are light, but still feel well made and just look amazing.
COMFORT AND FIT
As I said the buds themselves are very light. There is a total of NINE different pairs of silicon tips – 8 in the box and the pair that come attached to the buds. This should allow you to get a decent seal, which does help with the ANC. The stems on the buds are longer than most but didn’t cause any issues. For a while I actually forgot I was wearing them, and didn’t notice any fatigue until around 3 hours in – very impressive.
CONNECTIVITY AND CALLS
Very easy to pair using the supporting app. It’s Bluetooth 5.0 here, so connectivity is strong and I haven’t noticed any dropouts as yet. Took a couple of calls and the sound was clear and the callers had no trouble hearing me ok.
I have found that over the last week, these have become my go-to earphones. They don’t particularly excel at any one thing, they just do a very good all round job. They are fun and easy to use and look amazing. And the supporting app is the icing on the cake – easy to use and so many features.
99 feels like a bit of a steal if I’m perfectly honest.
The only downside is that there’s no volume control.
20/03/2021 – This is an update to my original purchase . I am changing to full stars for the following reasons:- Anker reached to me to learn more about my concerns and dissatisfaction with the Liberty Air 2 pro and suggested that I should try their Anker Liberty 2 pro which I agreed. After receiving them and going through the experience of unboxing them, it already felt that I was unboxing a quality product. The sound is very good and you can hear all the detail (better than my very expensive well known brand) build quality very good battery life with case excellent. What is still missing : being able to pair more than one devise,bluetooth range not good, one can hear footsteps. Ear air compression high so not to conformation to were for long periods.tried to use with MS Teams not ideal.
ANC not as good as my airpods pro, bass not as good as my jabra 75t, not as loud as my cheaper POM-gear buds.
Despite all that, nothing really wrong with them, decent all round earphones, just not exceptional in any area.
Pair well with my phone and laptop, that’s the main thing.
Will be interesting to try them out at the gym with loud music to nullify.
I dont normally write reviews for products but just felt that I ought to so as there are so many conflicting reviews about these products – and I had trouble debating when buying. At present and in the past between me and the other half we have owned, airpods, airpods pro, beats pro, plantronics voyager and jabra elite 65. I use these headphones for 2 things:
> Making Calls in Noisy Environments – to be honest the Soundcore is better than the airpods pro at back ground noise reduction for the other caller and way better than the jabra and beats. The plantronics is in fact better at this but you could expect that as it has a microphone on a boom but the downside of the Plantronics is that its just in one ear so in noisy environments the caller can hear me well but I cant really hear them and spent time with a hand over the over ear to cut out the noise around me. Soundcore is fine for calls in the car and pretty noisy environments such as factories. Soundcore does best at cutting out constant noise but adapts to cut out new background noise.
> Listening to Music – I use these headphones less for music but the sound quality is way better than I expected and to be honest is about as good as it gets. I would put the sound better than the airpods pro and prob about even or only slightly behind the beats pro (which are clamshell over ear headphones so have a natural advantage for sound).
Overall I was surprised and didnt think these headphones would have performed this well – but then I guess technology like in so many of these things moves on relatively quickly in a few years. I bought them on the clear understanding that I could return them at my pure choice and was surprised on the upside particularly about the clarity of calls in noisy environments so have kept them. I would say on balance they are slightly better than the airpods pro and clearly half the price so that’s a bonus.
Main reason for losing a star is that the touch controls are not that responsive: the “landing zone” on the pods appears quite small so it can be difficult to land a fingertip on the right place on the pods, and most often I just use the controls on my ipad/phone/computer to stop/start playback.
The app is quite good and has the necessary functions to be able to change the ANC, sound profiles, and what the touch/tap controls will do. It also has a nice feature that will customise the sound profile according to a process that runs you through a “hearing test” for each ear in turn.
Fit is nice, and the box comes with no less than 9 pairs of silicone ear-buds in various sizes to allow you to get the correct fit. They are comfortable in my ears and don’t feel too heavy.
I use these indoors when I am working, and they do the job well. The supplied case is good: a sliding cover rather than a flip-lid. A little larger than other makes but it sits unobtrusively on my desk and connects to a USB port via a shortish (50cm or so) USB-C cable.
Once size doesn’t fit all so play around with them until they work for you.
2 negatives I have are that the buds don’t connect to my phone as easily as other devices I own and I like to wear my buds in bed to listen to audio books or music to help me sleep and the bulbous design makes them uncomfortable to sleep in(I’m a “side” sleeper)
These earbuds give fantastic sound whatever you are using them for and the noise cancellation is great. They soundcore app is great for setting them up and keeping them updated easily. I unfortunately had an issue using them with one app where either I was too quiet or bursting eardrums suddenly! I contacted customer service and they quickly responsed with things to try and resolve the issue – when these didn’t work, they decided that the set was faulty and sent me a replacement set by next day delivery. They reimbursed me for sending the faulty set back.
Not only are the earbuds excellent, they app and customer service raises these well above similar products.
I purchased these headphones as a alternative to the elite brand white ones that are almost double the price and whilst I cannot give you a direct comparison as I do not have a set of those, I have compared these to my other wired and wireless headphones I have. All I can say is I am extremely impressed, the sound quality is great in normal mode which I used at home. The SoundCore app allows you to customize the sound and personally preferred the bass boast setting as I did find them a little on the bright side.
I tested them outside today whilst on my daily walk, utilizing the ANC settings, I could not believe the difference. The drone from local factories was completely removed, noise from passing cars reduced dramatically, leaving clear, crisp sound with plenty of bass, simply amazing, I used the active mode.
I was concerned that the headphones would fall out of my ears, but even shaking my head from side to side I they stayed in place and did not lose connection.
All I can say get some, you won’t be disappointed.
More detail.
The headphones once paired required a firmware update, that took a while, as someone else mentioned, just under 10 minutes to completion.
As a trucker I use Bluetooth devices most of the day either to contact customers or my office and on long journeys, listening to music or podcasts and by fair these liberty air 2 pro’s are the best I’ve had, very good quality, amazing sound and easy to set up, based on this I’m going to check out more Anker products.
Great so far!
First, the All Important Sound:
Simply the best earphones I’ve ever owned. I tried them without setting them up and they sounded flat and overly quiet, but then I downloaded the app, ran HearID and created a custom EQ profile and they were then awesome!
The Fit:
This is where they loose a star for me, but that might just be the shape of my ears. The body of the earbud is pretty big and for me the supplied tips aren’t long enough to make a decent seal in my ear. I tried another longer set of tips from another set of earphones and they were great BUT then they won’t fit in the charging case, so had to go back to one on the many shorter ones supplied. They do fit (and don’t fall out) and they sound great even without a perfect seal but I feel that will let the ANC down. Not a deal breaker, just a little annoying.
Other Stuff:
The wireless QI charging is great, the app is well designed and is easy to use and has the ability to update the firmware of the buds which is reassuring down the line. I’m not a big user of controls on headphones, the customisable long press command seem more reliable than the double tap command and being able to use either bud on its own is also useful. I’ve not really tried the calling or ANC modes yet as I’ve really bought them as music phones not for work and in lockdown I can’t try them while out and about. Side note, they look great next to my blue iPhone 12 and Apple Watch, which I guess was what that colour scheme was for!
To sum up, excellent sound, decent quality case and buds, useful software.
Many of you coming to find out if thses are worh it. One short answer is: Yes they are. Not quite as bright as the Liberty 2 pros but far more brighter than the Liberty Air 2 – so its wortht he upgrade.
ANC works well with these and the fit is comfortable – so less of the long talk – go and buy.
The best tip I can give to a new owner who may be feeling a little let down would be to read through the documentation and actually follow the instructions, along with customizing the various settings you have available to you.
My main con here is that there is no soundcore app available for windows or mac so any customization to settings or changes you want to make will have to be done via an android or iOS device.
I have numerously contemplated purchasing the well-known APP’s (AirPod Pro) brand but certainly couldn’t justify spending upwards of 200 regardless of how brand loyal I can be. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make a comparison based on both. But I consider that as a benefit as I can review this product as a stand-alone one.
I spent at least a full day researching before finally committing to purchasing, taking advice from numerous independent articles and YouTube reviews as guidance as I have no experience or used any of Anker’s products. They all claimed this particular model was far superior to the AirPods Pro model offering all of the same features, but at half the price, I finally was convinced to try. And If I didn’t like them, then I could return.
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Setup:
The supplied manual is relatively simple to understand, even for the most technophobes. You can download the Soundcore app on both the App Store/Play, allowing you to update firmware and fine-tune your individual needs. HearID, setup only takes a few minutes to complete and overall improves the quality rather than just out the box. Of course, there is also the ability to fine-tune further the EQ and two transparency modes and three of Active Noise Cancellation (transport mode, outdoor mode, and indoor mode.)
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Design:
In general, I struggle to get most buds/earphones to seat comfortably and securely in both ears; even natural movements can usually dislodge, often needing readjustment. Like many people, my left ear is slightly different from my right. There are nine sets included, which I highly appreciate as opposed to the basic S/M/L options. I found the M size fitted well, although the M+ surprisingly provide me with an even more perfect seal and comfort, so it is worth trying a few of the in-between attachments to double-check.
In all honesty, they are remarkably lightweight to the point of feeling a little cheap in hand, although they don’t look at all cheap. The matte pebble sliding case also isn’t the smallest. By that, I mean it won’t fit in the coin pocket on most jeans. I also thought it would be a fingerprint magnet due to being plastic, more so matte that is notoriously common. Of course, there are still the occasional marks here and there, but nowhere near as bad as I was initially expecting. The case interior itself is magnetic; roughly place the earpieces, and the magnets do the rest. In terms of presentation, they have nailed it as it does give that overall “premium” feel, and I wouldn’t be embarrassed to gift. On a side note, the case is unbelievably smooth; I have found it sliding from my hands-on occasions. Hopefully, third parties will make silicon cases for that well needed added grip if Anker doesn’t already have plans to do so.
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Sound:
I am by no means an expert in critiquing sound quality, and after all, this is generally subjective. As just an average Joe and my uneducated ears, even though they are relatively small in size, they sure pack a punch; noise cancellation is impressive, maybe more so as I haven’t used this feature in any wireless earphones. Of course, it’s not going to block out nuclear war. Still, it gives the ability to listen to lower volume levels without disruption, whilst transparency does enable you to be more aware of your surroundings (full/vocal). In comparison, the differences between both are subtle but work well in different scenarios. The transport ANC selection eases vehicle noise, such as the engine’s humming and the tracks clacking. I have used this option on my train commutes, and it did precisely lower the tones if not remove them entirely. It did feel a little strange. I cannot say the bass is fantastic, purely as this means differently to each person and with so many EQ customisations available, it’s hard to state it is precisely that. However, I’m happy with my current profile selection. I would describe MY settings as deep hit gentle punch without overwhelming with a variety of genres.
I also connected them to my smart tv, purely as Bluetooth generally tends to not be fully in sync and can sometimes noticeably lag with visuals that often go unrecognised with only audio. I tested using two popular video streaming services alongside YouTube. The result, clean crisp and consistent vocals throughout. But the main benefit I couldn’t detect any noticeable abnormalities in real-time synchronisation alongside the visual. I’ve had other wireless earphones that were not very good at doing, so being 2-3 seconds off wasn’t very pleasant or enjoyable to use. So I can see myself reaching for these regularly to watch movies. There are 22 available preset EQ’s shown in the video attached, and some make a massive difference, others pretty subtle. My favourite at the moment is lounge. Though the personalised HearID massively improves overall sound, this is determined by the 2-3 minute individual hearing test. So I tend to switch between both of these depending on the genre.
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The App:
I am currently using the Soundcore IOS App, standing at just over 129MB (100MB on Android), so not a tremendous amount of storage is required. But so far, it’s relatively easy to navigate the menus and settings to your preference that you cannot without and also show both earphones current real-time battery bar status. It is worth downloading to get the very best out of the earphones and features. Without it. They are pretty basic function-wise.
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Additional Features:
* Each earpiece can be independently worn. I do this occasionally, even with other earphones, as I’m not fully aware of the volume I speak. After all, no one likes when anyone is unnecessarily raising their voice or feel as though they are shouting. Depending on the transparency mode selected, it isn’t an issue as you are somewhat more conscious of your volume. It’s just habit for me. Doing so also does further boost my battery life significantly but at the sacrifice of some of the touch features. If you wish to, you need to alter them within the app, which I don’t tend to do as it’s a bit of a farce adjusting back and forth.
* Earbuds fast charge (USB–C Wired): 10 minutes got me slightly over the 2-hour mark of audio-only playback, which in its self is massively impressive. I let them almost drain to 5% in total to reach full capacity in 1.5hrs. I used the iOS battery widget to view percentage, as this isn’t available within the app. The case itself takes close to two hours to recharge fully.
* Customisable user touch controls to set preferences for play/pause, next track/previous and volume increase/decrease, and ANC/transparency modes, all within the app.
* The IPX4 isn’t the highest of ratings, but unless you plan to swim or submerge, they are more than sufficient to withstand the usual rain, sweat and small splashes.
* Once the case is slid open, they connect pretty much instantaneously; keeping your devices Bluetooth connection active is required for this. Turning off and on is still possible within your device settings, but it’s just more convenient—it is just a matter of preference.
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Negatives:
* a necessary update was available as of 17.01 “fixing bugs” from 3.07 to 3.11. Though this doesn’t state what bugs exactly, the update took around 10 minutes to complete painfully slow at a file size of only 1.67MB.
* A minor point to me but maybe a significant issue for others is choosing between volume controls/ANC mode or voice assistant alone, not both. I hope that this could be expanded in future firmware updates, giving more user control as double-tap and 2-second hold are the only two available options. Hopefully, This would then allow eventually being completely handsfree.
* I’ve generally never been one for using earphones to take calls. But due to current climates, I have used alongside zoom calls within a reasonably quiet environment, and they hold up respectfully well. However, using it, lets say in a more realistic outdoor scenario with traffic, then clarity does suffer even with six onboard microphones between the two earpieces. Isn’t a full deal-breaker for me as they are predominantly for music use. But if you’re looking to makes calls with absolute crystal clarity, then be mindful that it may not stack up too nicely depending on the environment. In these cases, I have used whilst commuting and have had feedback that it is relatively flat and somewhat monotone. However, I can hear them perfectly fine and with clarity.
* No, muti-connect. Means you cannot connect to an additional device without first disconnecting to a device you are currently using. Not a massive issue for me as I tend to use the majority of the time via smartphone. But could be annoying to those that want an instant connection to multiple devices effortlessly.
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In Conclusion:
All-around, do I regret not parting with an additional 100 to purchasing a brand that I am most loyal to? So far, I am more than happy with them and glad I took that risk and advice for what is essentially the same thing feature-wise. I’d bank on if you are a novice like myself or a fully pledged audiophile, then I’m sure you’d be pretty impressed also, down to the extensive customisations available. A very well deserved four and fully converted Anker fan.
I appreciate having owned and used them for a few days. However, if anything else significant, whether positive or critical, needs to be brought to attention, I will update it periodically.
Hopefully, you have found this somewhat helpful I have tried to include as much as possible of my time and use.
Update:
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As of the end of January, a new firmware update is available from 3.11 to 03.54. This introduced “Tip Fit Test” within the app. Having tried this test with my current M+ tip, this stated it was a “Good Seal” in both ears. I was curious and tried another tip in my right ear that I already knew wasn’t going to be the best fit or comfortable to use (large and Small) both showing as “Bad Seal” I also tried the M used prior. This stated, “good seal” again. It’s just a matter of preference to what feels ultimately more comfortable.
So the feature does seem to work well.
The update was less than 2MB, but as mentioned above in the negative section, this was also painfully slow to complete.
At this price point, you won’t get better, the Soundcore Liberty Air 2 pros just work combined with the app make these some of the best true wireless headphones with ANC in the sub 100 catagery, if airpods are just out of your budget then you really cant go wrong with these. Available in 4 colours Black, White, Blue and Rose Gold.
I’ve been through my fair share of tws headphones (Jabra 65t, Jabra 75t, Samsung Galaxy Buds +, Earfun Free Buds Pro, to name a few). The Liberty Air 2 Pro’s are the most well rounded and feature rich buds I’ve tried so far.
ANC which was a big selling point for me is decent. It’s not quite as strong as buds by Bose and Sony but doesn’t fall far below them. There is also a huge selection of eartip sizes to chose from so you get the perfect seal.
Sound quality is good and punchy out of the box. Suits the kind of music I listen to but it might be a bit bassy for some. This can be tweaked to suit your taste using the eq presets or custom eq in the app. I would also recommend the Hear ID feature which will test your hearing and adjust the eq to your own personal setting. Worked well for me.
Also has wireless charging, fast charging (15 mins in the case gives 2 hours playback), in ear detection and mono mode for both headphones.
Got mine for 99 (discount for signing up for the launch event) and at that price you are getting a premium product for less than half the price of the bigger players.
When I used the app I experienced crackling/ interference in the background – it was low level ie I was listening to some quiet music but it was noticeable. I tested with two completely separate devices and in different locations it was a screen or light issue = (same low level noice). When I didn’t use the app it seemed ok – but there is no point having these without the ap – you need the eq and Noise cancelling options. Also beware adding the devise in the app is fiddly (and I have other product so its not the first time). I. The reason Im not giving it one star is the sound quality with the eq options was pretty good and so was the noise cancelling features. But the crackling (maybe a fault) and the niggly install. Not at this price point. Touch controls not so good at the moment – maybe they will upgrade that later.
Finally – historically Im a big Anker fan – got soundcore 2, boost, soundcore mini 3 and Soundcore Motion+ great products. Just think Im going to sit this one out for a while and see what more reviews say – I am returning and will stick with my Tao and Bose earphones.
Hope you have better luck.
Update. Anker Got in contact and sent me another pair to try. Here is what I sent them:
1. I still have the low level noise – its much lower on this pair with the updated app and firm ware but it is there.
2. The sound quality is good but not amazing and the Noise cancelling is average – I prefer to listen to music with noice cancelling switched off.
2. The case is fragile especially the lid -if that breaks – Im potentially left without pairing. ie the headphones are dependent on a cheap case that I feel is fragile in design,
3. You need the app = which is a problem if you want to use it with a pc or mac or other devises you can not use the app.
4. The voice microphone is not great and I wanted to use that with my desktop (see 3. no app) for teams and zoom calls.
5. It wont pair with multiple devises.
Great support from Anker and Im buying their other products (the Anker Boom is amazing) but these earphones – I remain unconvinced. I wont use them.
Update 2 Oct 2021
There have been many firmware updates and I occasionally test them again they are now a lot better now – I still dont use them very often but I will concede they are better in terms of noise cancelling background sound I dont hear it. Also the price has dropped. I have therefore updated my score to a 3. I think they are ok for the money but not exceptional value.
8th October 2021
I just enable LDAC and was surprised by the increased detail when streaming lossless music. Even when streaming compressed files it really made a difference. Im upgrading from a 3 to a 4 star review. Still a few issues – case, price. Note: to my knowledge – LDAC does not work on Apple devices.
So to sum up, if you want an excellent sounding and comfortable pair of earbuds, then you should definitely consider these. I’m sure they’ll be on offer many many times through Amazon . These are brilliant for 100(30 code). Or if you’re a name snob, I’d recommend you consider a trip to Costco with an extra 14 for some of the Sony’s. Although I don’t think the Sony’s are half as comfortable as these soundcores. The Sony actually give me ear fatigue after prolonged wear, and they don’t feel as secure as these Air 2’s either. I think these would be a much safer bet for jogging or anything more active than a walk. I will continue to use these daily to see how they battery life goes. Well recommended.