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| FreeArc | Liberty Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $125.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $129.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1206 |
| Notes | — | TÜV Rheinland comfort certified |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦175,000 | ₦182,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Launch Date | February 18, 2025 (global) | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | HUAWEI FreeArc | Liberty Buds 2 |
| Price | €119.99 / £99.99 (~$125 USD) | $129.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 17 x 12mm | 9.2 mm |
| Driver Type | Single dynamic driver, titanium-plated diaphragm | 9.2 mm, PU + LCP composite diaphragm |
| Sound Features | Sound-leak reduction design, dynamic bass tuning | Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not applicable (open-ear design) | Yes, Adaptive ANC 4.0 (6-sensor full-band system) |
| App Support | HUAWEI AI Life app | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes | Yes, HearID 5.0 + AI Sound Enhancement in soundcore app |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0, AI Sound Enhancement, Dolby Audio, customizable EQ |
| Sound Modes | Dynamic bass and adaptive equal-loudness algorithms | ANC (Deep, Natural, Adaptive), Transparency, Game Mode, Dolby Atmos |
| Touch Controls | Yes, touch/tap gestures | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Always-on ambient awareness by design | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes (Celia, Google Assistant, Siri — device-dependent) | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual-device | Yes |
| Range | — | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Grass Green, White, Black/Grey | Mother of Pearl, Silver White, Glossy Black |
| Dimensions | Earbud 45.4 x 18.35 x 47.5 mm; case 67.8 x 67.8 x 26.5 mm | — |
| Form Factor | Open-ear hook-style, flexible memory-metal connector | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Ingress Protection | IP57 | IP55 |
| Materials | Ni-Ti shape memory alloy frame, liquid silicone coating | PU + LCP diaphragm; soft silicone ear wings |
| Weight | Earbud ~8.9g; Case ~67g | 4.7 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | Wireless charging case |
| Device Battery Capacity | 55mAh per earbud; 510mAh case | 60 mAh per earbud; 580 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | Yes, ~3 hrs playback from 10-min charge | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 7 hrs/28 hrs (music); 5 hrs/20 hrs (calls) | Earbuds: Up to 12 hours (ANC off), up to 7 hours (ANC on); With case: Up to 46 hours (ANC off), up to 27 hours (ANC on) |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, call noise reduction (ENC) |
| Mic Count | Dual mic per earbud | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Dual-mic wind noise reduction (up to 4m/s wind) | 6 mics + 2 VPUs (8 sensors for calls) with AI large model |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Touch gesture / voice wake | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (open-ear hook) | XXS, XS, S, M, L ear tips; ear wings sizes 0, 1, 2 |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case; memory-alloy hook rated 20,000+ bends | — |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds | — |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | — |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS, HarmonyOS | Android, iOS |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth-enabled smartphones/tablets | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | A Powerbeats Pro-style sports earbud with a shape-memory alloy hook rated 20,000+ bends and IP57 rating, aimed at runners and gym users. | The Soundcore Liberty Buds 2 are bean-shaped in-ear earbuds with a 9.2 mm PU + LCP composite driver, powered by Anker's Thus AI chip with Adaptive ANC 4.0. |