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| Buds 6 | Liberty Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $130.00 (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 | ₦182,000 | ₦182,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Xiaomi | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Launch Date | December 25, 2025 (China); May 28, 2026 (global) | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | Xiaomi Buds 6 | Liberty Buds 2 |
| Price | Global £99.99/€119.99 (~$130 USD); China CNY 699 (~$99) | $129.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11mm | 9.2 mm |
| Driver Type | Triple-magnet dynamic driver, 24K gold-plated diaphragm | 9.2 mm, PU + LCP composite diaphragm |
| Frequency Response | 16Hz - 40kHz | — |
| Sound Features | Harman AudioEFX with Master mode, spatial audio with head tracking, Snapdragon Sound | Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, adaptive ANC (call noise rejection to 95dB) | Yes, Adaptive ANC 4.0 (6-sensor full-band system) |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds app | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes | Yes, HearID 5.0 + AI Sound Enhancement in soundcore app |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0, AI Sound Enhancement, Dolby Audio, customizable EQ |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Transparency / Off, Harman Master mode | ANC (Deep, Natural, Adaptive), Transparency, Game Mode, Dolby Atmos |
| Touch Controls | Yes, customizable via app | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Google Assistant / Siri (via phone); AI transcription | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | BLE, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | Yes, dual-device | Yes |
| Range | 10m (open space) | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound) | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Graphite Black, Pearl White, Titan Gray, Nebula Purple | Mother of Pearl, Silver White, Glossy Black |
| Dimensions | Earbud 31.77 x 17.17 x 20.56mm; Case 52.34 x 52.57 x 24mm | — |
| Form Factor | Semi-in-ear, slimmer stem | In-ear true wireless earbuds (bean-shaped) |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 | IP55 |
| Materials | Plastic housing, silicone tips | PU + LCP diaphragm; soft silicone ear wings |
| Weight | Earbud 4.4g; Case 34.5g | 4.7 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | Wireless charging case |
| Device Battery Capacity | Earbud 35mAh; Case 475mAh | 60 mAh per earbud; 580 mAh case |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | 6 hrs (ANC off); up to 35 hrs 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 | — | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, call noise reduction (ENC) |
| Mic Count | 3 mics per earbud | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | 3-mic AI wind/noise resistance (up to 12m/s wind) | 6 mics + 2 VPUs (8 sensors for calls) with AI large model |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Multiple silicone sizes | 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 | Yes | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS | Android, iOS |
| Profiles Supported | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, BLE | — |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth 5.4+; Apple Find My and Google Find Hub support | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | 24K gold-plated drivers, Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless, and dual Apple Find My / Google Find Hub tracking under $130. | 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. |