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| Soundgear Clips | Liberty Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $149.95 (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 | ₦210,000 | ₦182,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | JBL | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Launch Date | January 5, 2026 (CES; on-sale March 2026) | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | JBL Soundgear Clips | Liberty Buds 2 |
| Price | $149.95 | $129.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11mm | 9.2 mm |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | 9.2 mm, PU + LCP composite diaphragm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 32 ohm | — |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB SPL @1kHz | — |
| Sound Features | JBL OpenSound air-conduction technology, Adaptive Bass Boost, SonicArc design for reduced sound leakage | Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not applicable (open-ear, air-conduction) | Yes, Adaptive ANC 4.0 (6-sensor full-band system) |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | 6 presets or 10-band EQ | Yes, HearID 5.0 + AI Sound Enhancement in soundcore app |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0, AI Sound Enhancement, Dolby Audio, customizable EQ |
| Sound Modes | Not further publicly specified | ANC (Deep, Natural, Adaptive), Transparency, Game Mode, Dolby Atmos |
| Touch Controls | Yes — all-access touch control, customizable via app | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Inherent to open-ear design | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Supported | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP v1.4, AVRCP v1.6.3, HFP v1.8 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Range | — | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Copper, Blue, Purple, White | Mother of Pearl, Silver White, Glossy Black |
| Form Factor | Clip-on, open-ear earclip (no in-ear insertion or hook) | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 | IP55 |
| Materials | Soft TPU with flexible memory-wire SonicArc clip mechanism; translucent metallic finish | PU + LCP diaphragm; soft silicone ear wings |
| Weight | 6.5g per earbud; case 39.7g | 4.7 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | Wireless charging case |
| Device Battery Capacity | Earbud 55mAh; Case 530mAh | 60 mAh per earbud; 580 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 3 hrs playback | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 32 hrs (8h earbuds + 24h case); talk time up to 4 hrs | 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 |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, call noise reduction (ENC) |
| Mic Count | 4 total | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Beamforming with AI algorithm for call clarity | 6 mics + 2 VPUs (8 sensors for calls) with AI large model |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C (implied) | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (clip-on design) | XXS, XS, S, M, L ear tips; ear wings sizes 0, 1, 2 |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Compact color-matched carrying case | — |
| Main Device | JBL Soundgear Clips earclips | — |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | — |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Supported Devices | Google Fast Pair | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | JBL's first clip-on, air-conduction earclip — a fashion-forward accessory needing no ear insertion. | 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. |