{"id":116533,"date":"2020-12-16T05:35:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T05:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=116533"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:05:00","slug":"soundcore-liberty-2-pro-review-wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/headphones\/soundcore-liberty-2-pro-review-wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound\/","title":{"rendered":"Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro : Wireless headphones with studio quality sound"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro headphones have a completely unique design that combines a dynamic driver and a balanced armature driver in each case, or, as it is most often called, armature.\u00a0The new technology is called Astria Coaxial Acoustic Architecture, or ACAA.\u00a0According to the manufacturer, only their headphones are endowed with such a design so far.\u00a0No other manufacturer offers anything like this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sm.Driver.800.png\" alt=\"Design\" width=\"800\" height=\"517\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro: Design<\/h3>\n<p>Anker has made a small revolution in wireless headphones.\u00a0Most often, when listening to music through TWS headphones, there is a fairly strong imbalance towards low frequencies.\u00a0A single miniature speaker is simply physically incapable of providing clear sound with a high degree of detail in the entire audible frequency range.\u00a0In this case, each of the headphones has two emitters, not one.\u00a0Moreover, of different types, which allows you to simultaneously use the advantages of both the armature driver and the dynamic one.\u00a0The known advantages of the first include the absence of sound distortions and, as a consequence, high fidelity.\u00a0But reinforcing headphones usually do not have a wide frequency range.\u00a0This shortcoming is compensated by the dynamic emitter.<\/p>\n<p>A product of the famous North American corporation Knowles is used as an armature driver.\u00a0To the armature driver, the headphones owe their high detail at mid and high frequencies, which makes the sound as accurate as possible, similar to the studio.\u00a0The manufacturer of the dynamic driver is unknown.\u00a0But its relatively large diameter is known &#8211; 11 mm, as well as its purpose in this tandem.\u00a0It gives the sound picture depth and palpability of low frequencies.\u00a0Thus, the armature driver in the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro design is responsible for the fidelity, and the dynamic driver for the scale and depth.<\/p>\n<p>Like other modern TWS headphones, the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro connects to the sound source using the built-in Bluetooth 5.0 module using SBC, AAC and aptX codecs.\u00a0A Qualcomm chip is responsible for Bluetooth operation and headphone control.\u00a0The manufacturer does not specify which processor is used, but it is known that it ensures the operation of the noise cancellation system during a call, which is assisted by four built-in microphones &#8211; two on each earpiece.\u00a0Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro does not have active noise cancellation when playing music.\u00a0We will definitely pay attention to this indicator when working with a new product.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 Review \u2022 Lightweight and comfortable earbuds<\/p>\n<p>Like other TWS headphones, the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro can be used as a headset.\u00a0By pressing the mechanical buttons, you can accept or reject incoming calls, as well as call the voice assistant.\u00a0While listening to music, the same buttons are used to control playback.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most interesting additional features implemented in the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro is HearID technology.\u00a0Thanks to an algorithm specially developed for this model, the headphones test the hearing of its owner and, using the Soundcore software application, automatically adjust the equalizer to its individual characteristics.\u00a0We will try to find out during testing how magical this &#8220;pill&#8221; will turn out to be, which decides the eternal question of which headphones one likes best.\u00a0In the meantime, we note that the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro model has been recognized by ten world-renowned music producers who have been awarded the prestigious Grammy award.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-116539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Soundcore-package.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"397\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Soundcore-package.jpg 397w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Soundcore-package-196x270.jpg 196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In terms of battery life, the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro is on par with the best wireless models on the market.\u00a0According to the manufacturer, the headphone battery will last for eight hours of\u00a0\u00a0continuous use\u00a0.\u00a0Well, the case provides at least three more full charge cycles.\u00a0Thus, the autonomous playback time (with three breaks) can reach 32 hours.\u00a0At the same time, in just ten minutes of finding the headphones in the case, they receive a charge, which is enough for two hours of work.\u00a0Very good.<\/p>\n<p>Well, the case itself received a Qi-certificate confirming the possibility of wireless energy reception.\u00a0In other words, the battery built into the case can be charged not only with a USB cable, but also with a wireless charger from any third party manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>The headphones are delivered in a colorfully decorated box made of very thick cardboard.\u00a0In this case, the designers have worked very carefully on the packaging.\u00a0It is colorfully decorated and ensures reliable transportation of all components of the kit.\u00a0It&#8217;s just a pleasure to hold it in your hands and study the contents.\u00a0And to send this masterpiece to the trash bin after extracting the contents from it simply does not raise a hand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-116541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Soundcore-Design.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"951\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Soundcore-Design.jpg 951w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Soundcore-Design-816x505.jpg 816w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Soundcore-Design-800x495.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Soundcore-Design-770x476.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Soundcore-Design-196x121.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Soundcore-Design-673x416.jpg 673w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A traditional set of accessories is supplied with the headphones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>storage and charging case;<\/li>\n<li>six sets of additional silicone tips of different sizes;<\/li>\n<li>two additional pairs of silicone temples of different sizes;<\/li>\n<li>USB-C cable for charging the battery built into the case;<\/li>\n<li>printed user&#8217;s guide for operating the device in different languages \u200b\u200band other printed materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite the fact that all accessories are standard, there are simply a huge amount of silicone tips in the kit.\u00a0This accessory is quite inexpensive, but for some reason, manufacturers rarely put it in such a generous amount in a package with headphones.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro: Appearance<\/h3>\n<p>The headphones are available only in dark or white colors.\u00a0We got the first version, in which the dark gray color of wet asphalt prevails.\u00a0The Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro headphones turned out to be quite big, but the developers tried to make them look the most aesthetically pleasing in the ears.<\/p>\n<p>The outer part of the body is slightly flattened, but stretched in area.\u00a0This shape allows for maximum displacement of the center of mass towards the ear, which means more reliable wearing of the headphones.\u00a0And although the specifications do not say anything about sports, during the testing process we will definitely check their performance even with this mode of use.<\/p>\n<p>The outer part of the case of each earphone is decorated with oval decorative inserts, slightly lighter than other elements.\u00a0The inserts adorn the corporate logo, and on the side there is a narrow strip of white LED backlighting, informing the user about the modes of connection with the sound source.\u00a0Also on the large outer part of the body of each earphone there are one control button and two microphones: outside and at the end.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-116542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/techweekmag-Soundcore-Liberty-2-Pro-Review-\u2022-Wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/techweekmag-Soundcore-Liberty-2-Pro-Review-\u2022-Wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound.png 425w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/techweekmag-Soundcore-Liberty-2-Pro-Review-\u2022-Wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound-196x162.png 196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-116543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/DEsign.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/DEsign.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/DEsign-196x162.jpg 196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Reliability and comfort during installation are provided by replaceable silicone temples of different sizes.\u00a0They cling to the curls of the auricle and hold the headphones in place when making sudden movements.\u00a0For precise positioning of the silicone earbuds, there is a small protrusion on the body of each earphone, and at the earbud itself there is a recess that must be joined during installation.<\/p>\n<p>Behind the main part of the body, on which the temples are attached, there is an outlet tube with a beautiful golden mesh and removable silicone inserts.\u00a0The ear cushions of the headphones are standard, which allows you to replace them with any others in case of loss or damage.<\/p>\n<p>The storage and charging case for Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro matches the headphones themselves.\u00a0It is made in the same design and also has quite large dimensions.\u00a0Outwardly, it resembles a rough pebble, in which the upper part is made in the form of a sliding cover.\u00a0If the outside of the &#8220;pebble&#8221; has a soft coating, then inside it is trimmed with black lacquered plastic with recesses for each of the headphones.<\/p>\n<p>They have a traditional magnetic headphone mount and contact pads for recharging their built-in batteries.\u00a0On the outside of the case, there are three LED indicators that inform you of the battery charge, a button for checking the charge and a USB-C port for recharging.\u00a0The latter is closed with a plastic lid so that moisture or debris does not get into it.<\/p>\n<p>The magnets on the headphones are quite powerful.\u00a0However, in order to fit the earbuds into place in the case, they will have to be carefully and correctly oriented.\u00a0Just bringing them to the open case, like some other models, will not be enough.\u00a0And the earbuds perfectly magnet to each other.\u00a0In this form, it will be more difficult to lose them in the absence of a case.<\/p>\n<p>In general, the design of the headphones are thought out to the smallest detail. It is unlikely that he will leave someone indifferent or cause negative.\u00a0We also note the simply excellent workmanship and materials from which the headphones are made.<\/p>\n<p>We tested the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro with several Samsung and Xiaomi smartphones, as well as an ASUS Zenbook laptop.\u00a0The first connection goes smoothly and takes only a few seconds.\u00a0In this case, the headphones are recognized as two devices &#8211; left and right.\u00a0This model does not have an in-ear sensor.\u00a0If, while listening, you take off the headphones and put them on the table, they will not turn off &#8211; the user will have to take care of this.\u00a0The headphones will turn off only if they are removed in the case and the case is closed.\u00a0Well, or simply turn off the power of each earphone by long-pressing the control button on the case.\u00a0Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro was connected to smartphones automatically when turned on in our case.<\/p>\n<p>Each earbud has one multifunction button, so the control options of the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro are far from limitless.\u00a0A single press on the button of any headphone will start playback or pause the track.\u00a0In the same way, you can answer an incoming call or cancel it.\u00a0These functions cannot be reconfigured in any way.\u00a0But the actions with double pressing or long (within 1 s) can be programmed.\u00a0In the Soundcore application, you can set commands for skipping to the next or previous track, adjusting the volume and calling the voice assistant.\u00a0Unfortunately, there are only two options for programmed clicks, and there are three possible actions, so you have to sacrifice something.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-116544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/techweekmag-Soundcore-Liberty-2-Pro-Review-\u2022-Wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"808\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/techweekmag-Soundcore-Liberty-2-Pro-Review-\u2022-Wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound-1.png 808w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/techweekmag-Soundcore-Liberty-2-Pro-Review-\u2022-Wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound-1-500x306.png 500w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/techweekmag-Soundcore-Liberty-2-Pro-Review-\u2022-Wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound-1-800x489.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/techweekmag-Soundcore-Liberty-2-Pro-Review-\u2022-Wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound-1-770x471.png 770w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/techweekmag-Soundcore-Liberty-2-Pro-Review-\u2022-Wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound-1-196x120.png 196w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/techweekmag-Soundcore-Liberty-2-Pro-Review-\u2022-Wireless-headphones-with-studio-quality-sound-1-673x411.png 673w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And, probably, the most interesting thing that can be done using a mobile application is to adjust the equalizer.\u00a0In this case, the manufacturer paid much more attention to this section than usual.\u00a0First, there is the usual custom EQ with eight knobs, which in itself is pretty good.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer offers ten completely unique preset modes that were created by the very ten world-renowned music producers who recommend this headphone model. The only pity is that the settings themselves are not disclosed.\u00a0Well, there are also 22 additional presets designed for different musical styles and tastes of the user.<\/p>\n<p>But the most interesting is yet to come.\u00a0We are talking about the HearID technology.\u00a0Headphones detect hearing sensitivity in different frequency ranges, and the app adjusts the equalizer to the results.\u00a0Testing takes about three minutes.\u00a0In this case, the user needs to specify his age, after which the application will start broadcasting sound separately for the right and left ears, changing the frequency.\u00a0The user only needs to confirm by pressing a button whether he hears a sound or not.\u00a0Well, the testing itself must be carried out in the most quiet place in a calm environment.\u00a0Testing creates a completely unique personalized setting that can be turned on or off in the EQ section along with other preset and manually created options.<\/p>\n<p>So far, we have not seen anything like this on any TWS headphones that we have tested.\u00a0In terms of its capabilities, the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro model can really be called unique in its kind.\u00a0Well, now it&#8217;s time to find out how these capabilities relate to application practice.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro: Sound quality<\/h3>\n<p>Surprisingly, the sound of Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro contains everything that the manufacturer writes about in its advertising brochures, that is, pure sound without the slightest impurities and distortions combined with a spatial bass picture.\u00a0In these headphones, the mids and highs sound very effectively against the background of deep bass.\u00a0The headphones owe this effect to the dual driver.<\/p>\n<p>Original preset equalizer settings give the sound a variety of colors.\u00a0You can argue for a long time about whether this is good or bad, as well as about the fact that the &#8220;right&#8221; headphones should sound out of the box, but everyone&#8217;s hearing is different, and so are the requirements for sound.\u00a0The equalizer allows you to correct this flaw and do something that is not available to any headphones out of the box &#8211; to allow the user to\u00a0\u00a0enjoy\u00a0the sound exactly what he wants and at a given moment in time.<\/p>\n<p>This is the principle behind the work of personalized sound settings created when testing the user&#8217;s hearing using the HearID technology.\u00a0After testing and connecting the created profile, the sound of the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro has changed quite a lot.\u00a0The basses have hardly changed, but the mid and high frequencies have a bright color.\u00a0But the most interesting thing is that in some compositions sounds appeared that were not heard before.\u00a0And for this, the engineers from Anker should be thanked!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro: Comfort<\/h3>\n<p>For wearability and comfort, the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro can be called one of the best in its class.\u00a0Yes, they are quite large and not the lightest, but at the same time they cling very tightly to the cartilaginous folds of the ear.\u00a0The main thing is to choose the right size of the silicone temples and inserts.\u00a0If you did everything correctly, then you will not feel any discomfort from prolonged wearing.\u00a0During testing, we ran a little with headphones on a city park with different terrain and even sharp dives and natural obstacles in the form of trees, puddles and other things.\u00a0A couple of times, the headphones had to be adjusted a little, but in general they passed this test very well.\u00a0Most of the similar non-sports-oriented models fall out from the very first jumps, but the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro is a pleasant exception to this rule.<\/p>\n<p>In the ears, they look quite harmonious and do not greatly attract the attention of others. Due to the slightly elongated shape of the outer part of the case, they resemble a traditional headset more than the large round kegs that other TWS models are often produced in. The headphones are quite compatible with a knitted hat of any cut, which is especially important for any climate. But if your headgear does not stretch at all, then you will most likely not be able to put it on with the headphones.<\/p>\n<p>The Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro is insulated from the sounds of the surrounding world in the same way as other in-ear headphones with silicone ear pads.\u00a0In this case, to a greater extent, everything depends on the correctly selected size of the silicone earmold and the individual characteristics of the structure of the ear.\u00a0When the headphones work as a headset, you can hear the interlocutor very clearly, without distortion, just as the interlocutor hears you.\u00a0The system of four microphones with noise cancellation copes well with noise, not just when talking outside, but even in strong winds.\u00a0In this case, the sound is slightly distorted, but not drowned out by noise.<\/p>\n<p>Controlling playback and telephone conversations using Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro does not cause any complaints.\u00a0Mechanical buttons are more convenient and easier to use than fashionable touch panels.\u00a0You can do this even with thin gloves.\u00a0If you do not use voice assistants, it will be more convenient to replace this command with a more popular audio volume control.<\/p>\n<p>The claimed eight hours of battery life, the headphones work out at about fifty percent volume level.\u00a0It is quite enough for listening at home, but a higher level is required on the street and in transport.\u00a0Well, the battery built into the case, as stated by the manufacturer, fully charges the headphones at least three times.\u00a0Such indicators of autonomy are quite enough for any scenario of using headphones.<\/p>\n<p>More info at: soundcore.com<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro\u00a0headphones\u00a0represent a new generation of wireless models, some of the capabilities of which would be worth a closer look even for those companies that absolutely every inhabitant of the Earth knows about.\u00a0The endorsement of a dozen Grammy-winning music producers is not just a clever publicity stunt designed to attract an unlucky user with a beautiful picture.\u00a0It seems that in this case it really is the result of serious work of the engineers who worked on the creation of the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro.<\/p>\n<p>The headphones has much more advantages than disadvantages, which more likely even belong to the category of wishes than negative aspects.\u00a0Let&#8217;s hope that the manufacturer will not stop there and will continue to improve both the headphones themselves and the original sound personalization technology.\u00a0It only remains to note that the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro model is one of the most interesting wireless in-ear headphones in its class.\u00a0Moreover, their cost, which is less than ten thousand dollars, they justify one hundred percent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro headphones have a completely unique design that combines a dynamic driver 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