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| FreeBuds 5 | Liberty Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $139.00 (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 | ₦195,000 | ₦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 | April 17, 2023 (global retail) | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | HUAWEI FreeBuds 5 | Liberty Buds 2 |
| Price | $139 / £139 / €159 (global) | $129.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11mm | 9.2 mm |
| Driver Type | Dual-magnetic dynamic driver | 9.2 mm, PU + LCP composite diaphragm |
| Frequency Response | 16Hz - 40kHz | — |
| Sound Features | Adaptive Ear Matching (AEM) personalized tuning | Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, ANC 3.0 with ear-shape adaptive tuning | 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 |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes, dynamic low-latency gaming mode | — |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0, AI Sound Enhancement, Dolby Audio, customizable EQ |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Awareness / General | ANC (Deep, Natural, Adaptive), Transparency, Game Mode, Dolby Atmos |
| Touch Controls | Yes, capacitive touch on stem | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes, Awareness mode | 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 | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Ceramic White, Silver Frost, Coral Orange | Mother of Pearl, Silver White, Glossy Black |
| Form Factor | Semi-open, water-droplet shape, no ear-tip seal | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (earbuds) | IP55 |
| Materials | Polished plastic/ceramic-finish shell | PU + LCP diaphragm; soft silicone ear wings |
| Weight | Earbud ~5.4g; Case ~45g | 4.7 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | Wireless charging case |
| Device Battery Capacity | 42mAh per earbud; 505mAh case | 60 mAh per earbud; 580 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | Yes, ~2 hrs playback from 5-min charge | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 30 hrs with case (ANC off); ~20 hrs (ANC on) | 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 | Yes, Qi-certified | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, call noise reduction (ENC) |
| Mic Count | Triple-mic per earbud | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Triple-mic array with call noise cancellation | 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/semi-in-ear) | XXS, XS, S, M, L ear tips; ear wings sizes 0, 1, 2 |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | — |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds | — |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | — |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS, HarmonyOS, Windows, macOS | Android, iOS |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth 5.2+ smartphones/tablets/laptops | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Bold water-droplet design, and Huawei's first in-ear-style earbud with a triple-microphone system. | 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. |