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| OpenFit Air | 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 | Shokz | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds (Open-Ear) | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Launch Date | 2024-04-23 | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | OpenFit Air | Liberty Buds 2 |
| Price | $149.95 | $129.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 18 x 11 mm composite dynamic driver | 9.2 mm |
| Driver Type | Dynamic driver with Shokz DualPitch-derived tuning | 9.2 mm, PU + LCP composite diaphragm |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz - 16 kHz | — |
| Sensitivity | 96.2 dB ± 2.5 dB | — |
| Sound Features | Balanced tuning optimized for calls and everyday listening, reduced sound leakage | Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not supported (open-ear design does not use ANC) | Yes, Adaptive ANC 4.0 (6-sensor full-band system) |
| App Support | Shokz App (iOS and Android) | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Preset sound modes; limited manual EQ adjustment via app | Yes, HearID 5.0 + AI Sound Enhancement in soundcore app |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Not supported | — |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0, AI Sound Enhancement, Dolby Audio, customizable EQ |
| Sound Modes | Movie & Music mode, Podcast mode | ANC (Deep, Natural, Adaptive), Transparency, Game Mode, Dolby Atmos |
| Touch Controls | Tap controls on earbud surface for play/pause, calls, volume, track skip | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Always-on ambient awareness inherent to open-ear design | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | Yes, 2 devices | Yes |
| Range | Approx. 10 m (33 ft), open-field | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Black, Beige | Mother of Pearl, Silver White, Glossy Black |
| Form Factor | Open-ear, lightweight ear-hook design; sits above the ear canal, no ear tips inserted | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (splash and sweat resistant) | IP55 |
| Materials | Silicone-coated ear hooks with flexible titanium alloy core wire | PU + LCP diaphragm; soft silicone ear wings |
| Weight | 8.7 g per earbud; 56.4 g case | 4.7 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life (Standby) | Up to 30 days | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | Wireless charging case |
| Device Battery Capacity | Not publicly specified (earbud cell); case battery not publicly specified | 60 mAh per earbud; 580 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charging provides approx. 2 hours of playback | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 6 hours; 28 hours with case | 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 | Not supported | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, call noise reduction (ENC) |
| Mic Count | 2 microphones per earbud (4 total) | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-based environmental noise reduction algorithm for calls | 6 mics + 2 VPUs (8 sensors for calls) with AI large model |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Tap control activates paired phone's voice assistant | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (open-ear design) | XXS, XS, S, M, L ear tips; ear wings sizes 0, 1, 2 |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | — |
| Main Device | Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds (pair) | — |
| User Manual | Included | — |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | — |
| Supported Devices | Smartphones, tablets, laptops with Bluetooth 5.0+ | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | A lighter, more affordable entry into Shokz's open-ear true wireless lineup, trimming weight and price while keeping the open, all-day-comfort design | 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. |