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| Ear (2) | Liberty Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $149.00 (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 | ₦209,000 | ₦182,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Nothing | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Launch Date | March 28, 2023 | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | Ear (2) | Liberty Buds 2 |
| Price | $149 USD | $129.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11.6 mm dynamic driver with custom diaphragm | 9.2 mm |
| Driver Type | Dynamic, graphene + PU diaphragm | 9.2 mm, PU + LCP composite diaphragm |
| Personal Sound Profile | Yes, personalized audio via in-app hearing test | — |
| Sound Features | — | Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, hybrid ANC up to 40 dB with Personalised and Adaptive modes | Yes, Adaptive ANC 4.0 (6-sensor full-band system) |
| Adaptive ANC | Yes, adjusts to ambient noise and wind | — |
| App Support | Yes, Nothing X app | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, custom EQ and Personal Sound Profile | Yes, HearID 5.0 + AI Sound Enhancement in soundcore app |
| Find My Earbuds | Yes | — |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes, low lag mode | — |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0, AI Sound Enhancement, Dolby Audio, customizable EQ |
| Sound Modes | ANC High, Mid, Low, Adaptive; Transparency; Off | ANC (Deep, Natural, Adaptive), Transparency, Game Mode, Dolby Atmos |
| Touch Controls | — | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes | — |
| Wear Detection | Yes, auto pause/play | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | BLE, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual connection (2 devices) | Yes |
| NFC Pairing | No | — |
| Range | — | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 (Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified) | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | No | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | White, Black | Mother of Pearl, Silver White, Glossy Black |
| Control Method | Pinch/touch stem controls with customizable gestures | — |
| Design Language | Transparent housing and stem, refined internals layout | — |
| Dimensions | Earbud 29.4 x 21.5 x 23.5 mm; case 55.5 x 55.5 x 22 mm | — |
| Form Factor | — | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 earbuds; IP55 case | IP55 |
| Materials | — | PU + LCP diaphragm; soft silicone ear wings |
| Weight | 4.5 g per earbud; 51.9 g case | 4.7 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | Wireless charging case |
| Device Battery Capacity | 33 mAh per earbud; 485 mAh case | 60 mAh per earbud; 580 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes charge for approx. 1 hour playback | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 6.3 hours (ANC off), 4 hours (ANC on); 36 hours with case (ANC off), 22.5 hours (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-compatible | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes, call noise reduction (ENC) |
| Mic Count | 3 per earbud | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Yes, Clear Voice Technology (ENC) | 6 mics + 2 VPUs (8 sensors for calls) with AI large model |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Silicone tips in 3 sizes (S/M/L) | XXS, XS, S, M, L ear tips; ear wings sizes 0, 1, 2 |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Wireless charging case | — |
| Included Items | Earbuds, charging case, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S/M/L), quick start guide | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android Compatibility: Android 6.0 and above; iOS Compatibility: iOS 10 and above | Android, iOS |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Added Hi-Res Audio via LHDC, a Personal Sound Profile hearing test, and stronger adaptive ANC, refining the original Ear (1) formula. | 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. |