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| Liberty Buds 2 | Buds Clip | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | CNY 699 — China; CNY 799 (Wireless charging version) — China |
| Launch Price (USD) | $129.99 (US launch price) | — |
| Models | D1206 | Standard; Wireless charging version |
| Models and regions | — | China (first-sale promo prices CNY 599 standard / CNY 699 wireless charging version) |
| Notes | TÜV Rheinland comfort certified | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦182,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦146,100 – ₦167,000 (estimate, converted from China launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Soundcore | vivo |
| Category | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 4, 2026 | September 21, 2026 |
| Model Name | Liberty Buds 2 | Buds Clip |
| Price | $129.99 (US launch) | CNY 699 (China launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 9.2 mm | 12 mm |
| Driver Type | 9.2 mm, PU + LCP composite diaphragm | 12 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | Chip: Anker Thus AI chip | Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified; Spatial audio: 3D spatial audio for stereo and multichannel content |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, Adaptive ANC 4.0 (6-sensor full-band system) | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | Soundcore app | vivo TWS app / vivo Earphones app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, HearID 5.0 + AI Sound Enhancement in soundcore app | Yes, 10-band EQ |
| Other Features | HearID 5.0, AI Sound Enhancement, Dolby Audio, customizable EQ | Anti-leakage directional audio mode, adaptive volume, 10-band EQ, real-time translation and AI transit notifications (vivo/iQOO phones only) |
| Sound Modes | ANC (Deep, Natural, Adaptive), Transparency, Game Mode, Dolby Atmos | Balanced, Vocal Enhancement, Anti-leakage, Spatial Audio |
| Touch Controls | Yes | Touch, tap and gesture controls |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes, up to three devices |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Mother of Pearl, Silver White, Glossy Black | Black, White, Purple (white and purple with pearlescent finish) |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud: 26.2 x 25.7 x 20.0 mm; Case: 58.5 x 47.6 x 25.4 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 | IP55 (earbuds) |
| Materials | PU + LCP diaphragm; soft silicone ear wings | Memory titanium alloy bridge; symmetrical design (no L/R) |
| Weight | 4.7 g (each earbud) | 5.2 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | Wireless charging case | Wired; Qi wireless charging on the wireless charging version only |
| Device Battery Capacity | 60 mAh per earbud; 580 mAh case | Earbuds: 60 mAh each (typical); Case: 570 mAh (typical) |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 4 hours | 10 min = 3 hours |
| Total Playtime | 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) | Earbuds: Up to 10 hours; With case: Up to 42 hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi | Wireless charging version: Yes (also phone reverse wireless charging); standard version: No |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes, call noise reduction (ENC) | Yes, dual mics + VPU bone-conduction mic with AI call noise reduction |
| Mic Count | 6 | 2 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | 6 mics + 2 VPUs (8 sensors for calls) with AI large model | 2 microphones plus bone-conduction sensor |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | XXS, XS, S, M, L ear tips; ear wings sizes 0, 1, 2 | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS | Android 12 and above, OriginOS 4/5/6/7 |
| Supported Devices | — | China-market model; no international launch announced |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | 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. | The vivo Buds Clip are vivo's first clip-on open-ear earbuds, with 12 mm dual-magnet drivers, Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification and LDAC support. |