The true wireless headphone market has become so popular that practically every brand that makes headphones now has one in its catalog. With so many models available, it's difficult to find one that strikes a good balance between design, quality, and price . But to make this task a little easier for you, today I want to share my experience after testing the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro .
Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro, video analysis:
Liberty Air 2 Pro, beautiful headphones
Although it may sound a bit superficial, when you buy a new product, the first thing we usually look at is its design. And, of course, this aspect is what I want to start talking about.
The perception of something "nice" varies from person to person, but there are aspects of these True Wireless headphones that I think the vast majority of users will like. Starting with the box, we are dealing with a small, small square case with a silky plastic finish.
On the back, there's a button to activate pairing and a USB-C connector for charging. The front features three small LEDs that indicate the battery status, both when charging and when the pairing button is pressed. What I found most interesting about this charging case is the opening system for accessing the earbuds. Sliding upwards opens a lid to reveal the two earbuds. They snap perfectly into place as soon as you bring them near the charging case, and they're not the type of earbuds where you have to be careful how you position them. You simply bring them close, release the lid, and they automatically snap into place.
Finally, two details I haven't mentioned yet are that these Liberty Air 2 Pro earbuds are available in four colors (blue, pink, black, and white), and the charging case is also compatible with wireless charging . So you can have a charging pad on your nightstand or at your workspace and leave them charging there without using any cables.
As for the earbuds themselves, they're the stem type , but in an intermediate version—not too short, not too long. I personally really appreciate this because if they were too short, they'd be awkward to take out of the case and adjust in my ear.
And, like most headphones of this type that have recently hit the market, they feature silicone ear tips that some will like and others won't. However, we can't complain about them not fitting properly, considering that Anker includes a total of nine pairs of different sizes in the box.
Furthermore, this model includes a touch surface on the swab itself, allowing you to perform different actions with taps. I'll explain how to customize it to your liking a little later.
After testing them for a while, I can tell you that they're a very attractive model, comfortable, and very lightweight —something I hadn't mentioned yet. Although I'm not a fan of earbuds with silicone ear tips, I have no complaints about the physical appearance of these Liberty Air 2 Pro. That said, take the time to find the ear tip that fits your ears best; you'll be glad you did.
Some good headphones
But of course, it's no use having a visually appealing finish if it's not accompanied by good sound quality and functionality.
The sound produced by these Liberty Air 2 Pro headphones is more than adequate. They deliver powerful bass, the sound is immersive and clear, and I haven't detected any harsh frequencies. They're not exactly audiophile-grade headphones with a flat frequency response, because from the very first moment you'll notice they boost the bass for a more impactful sound, something Anker has dubbed PureNote Diaphragm Technology.
Another aspect I loved about these headphones is their active noise cancellation . The silicone ear tips already provide a noticeable improvement, but thanks to the six microphones built into the earbuds, the noise cancellation is truly impressive. And this brings me perfectly to another advantage of the Liberty Air 2 Pro: their smartphone app.
From this app, compatible with Android and iOS, we can manage different parameters such as:
- noise cancellation level: As I mentioned, here we can regulate the noise cancellation to our needs or tastes. There are 3 different modes ranging from normal (without noise cancellation), transparent mode (which can let the voices through or, if we need it, temporarily disable the cancellation) and the noise cancellation mode (with different suppression modes.
- Equalization: as in other models of headphones, these have an equalization system in which we can vary between different default modes, or, adjust the frequencies to our liking manually. In addition, these hearing aids have the technology HearID, which will analyze our sensitivity to customize the equalization in the most precise way possible.
- Gestures: as we mentioned before, in this app we can also configure the touch system to our liking. This is not too wide either because we can only adjust a double tap on each earphone or a long press, which leaves us 4 different settings. I think it would have been nice if Anker added a triple tap at least for more customization.
One very important detail that True Wireless earbuds should pay attention to is battery life . This time, the manufacturer promises 7 hours of use on a single charge and, using the charging case, a total of up to 26 hours . Do they deliver, or is it just marketing? Well, the truth is, in my case, I have to say a resounding yes.
Using these headphones while walking or working, I've never gotten a low battery alert. Plus, thanks to the USB-C port, a 10-15 minute charge gives me almost 3 more hours of use. But without a doubt, the key for me in this regard is wireless charging. While I work, I leave the case on the charging pad, and when I finish, I store the headphones in it. So, you could say I have "infinite battery life."
Cheap headphones?
At this point, and as you might have guessed from the nod to the triple "B" (good, beautiful, and cheap), it's time to talk about the price. You can buy Anker True Wireless for €129,99 on Amazon right now.
See offer on AmazonAre these budget-friendly headphones? Yes and no. Considering their design, sound quality, and features , including adaptive equalization and noise cancellation , they're definitely worth the price. I understand that not everyone can spend over €100 on a device like this, but if you're looking for a model that fits the "good, nice, and cheap" bill, this is one option you should consider.
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