Test ResultsDesign Show  Type In-ear Enclosure Closed-Back Wireless Truly Wireless Transducer Hybrid The Anker Liberty Air 2 Pro have a similar look to the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Truly Wireless, thanks to their stem design and satin finish. However, besides the small logo and brand name on the outer sides of the headphones, they look fairly nondescript. They come in four different color variants if you're looking for something with a splash of color. OS Compatibility Not OS specific Ease Of Use Decent Feedback Mediocre Call/Music Control Yes Volume Control Yes Microphone Control No Channel Mixing No Noise Cancelling Control On/Off Talk-Through On/Off Additional Controls Voice Assistant Update 02/17/2022: A firmware update was released for these headphones that changed their onboard controls. With the newest firmware (version 5.63), you can use the app to enable a one-tap control on each earbud that raises or lowers the volume by default. The results and text have been updated to reflect this. The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro have decent controls. The touch-sensitive surfaces aren't the most intuitive to use out-of-the-box, but you can remap the controls in the companion app. There are also some beeps when registering commands. Βy default, a single tap raises or lowers the volume. You can tap twice on the left bud to skip to the next track while the same action on the right bud plays and pauses your audio. You can also hold down either bud for two seconds to turn their ANC on and off. However, we couldn't get the voice prompt to work on our model. You can only turn off the headphones by putting them in the case too, and if you want to manually pair them via Bluetooth, you have to put them back in their case and hold the button on the case. Avg.Temp.Difference 0.8 °C Like most in-ear headphones, the Anker Liberty Air 2 Pro trap very little heat inside your ear. They shouldn't make your ears sweat more than usual, which makes them a suitable option for sports. L 1.4" (3.6 cm) W 1.0" (2.5 cm) H 0.9" (2.3 cm) Volume 1.30 in³ (21.30 cm³) Transmitter Required No These truly wireless headphones are very small and portable. You can easily fit them into most pockets, even when they're put inside their carrying case. Type Hard case L 2.4" (6.1 cm) W 2.3" (5.8 cm) H 1.2" (3.0 cm) Volume 6.60 in³ (108.15 cm³) The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro come with a carrying case that holds around two additional charges. It can be charged using their USB-C to USB-A cable, and it also supports wireless Qi charging. Is Liberty Air 2 worth it?Winner: Overall, I would rank them a tie based on sound quality because both sound excellent, but if you also consider the price for the Liberty Air 2 (as low as $79.99) and compare to the AirPods Pro (as low as $199), I would give the edge to the Liberty Air 2 since they do sound great [especially after firmware ... Are Soundcore Liberty Air 2 noise cancelling?Soundcore Anker 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. Is Anker earbuds better than JBL?While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Anker have a significantly better noise isolation performance, and their integrated mic has a better recording quality. However, the JBL have a significantly better battery performance. Is Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro good?The Bottom Line. The true wireless Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro earphones aren't perfect, but they deliver a sculpted, bass-forward sound signature and some of the best noise cancellation we've heard below $150. PCMag editors select and review products independently. |
