Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro Wireless Earbuds Review
Punchy ANC earbuds with customizable sound that punch way above their price.
You get genuinely useful noise cancellation and a tunable sound signature for roughly a third of what AirPods Pro cost. That's the whole pitch, and it mostly delivers.
What you're actually getting
The Liberty Air 2 Pro is Anker's mid-budget pair of true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation. The headline feature is HearID, a quick in-app test that builds a custom EQ tuned to your hearing. It sounds gimmicky. It actually works, and it's the reason these stand out in a crowded sub-$100 field.
Price floats in the $60 to $90 range on Amazon depending on sales and color, which puts it against the Soundcore Space A40, the EarFun Air Pro, and the older Jabra Elite 4. For the money, the feature list is dense: wireless charging, an 11mm driver, six mics, and a transparency mode.
How it sounds day to day
Out of the box the tuning leans bass-heavy and a little thick. Run the HearID test and load a custom profile, or grab one of the community presets, and the sound opens up considerably. Vocals get clearer, the low end tightens. People who tweak the EQ love these. People who never open the app get a decent but boomy experience and wonder what the fuss is about.
The ANC is good, not class-leading. It chews through low-frequency rumble like plane engines, office HVAC, and traffic. It does much less for sharp sounds and chatty coworkers. For the price that's a fair trade. Don't expect Bose QuietComfort silence.
The catches worth knowing
Call quality is the weak spot. The six-mic array is fine in a quiet room and noticeably struggles with wind and background noise, so people on the other end will know you're outside. If you live on calls, look elsewhere.
Battery life is middling at around six hours with ANC on, closer to seven with it off, plus a few charges in the case. That's behind newer rivals pushing eight or nine hours per bud. The touch controls are also touchy in the literal sense and easy to trigger by accident when adjusting fit.
Who should buy it, who should skip it
Buy these if you want strong bass-forward sound, you're willing to spend ten minutes in the app, and you mainly listen to music and podcasts during commutes or workouts. The customizable EQ makes them feel more expensive than they are, and the fit suits most ears with the included tips.
Skip them if your earbuds double as a headset for work calls, or if all-day battery matters more than sound. The Soundcore Space A40 is the smarter pick for longer battery and tidier ANC at a similar price, and it has become the more recommended model in Anker's own lineup.
The verdict
The Liberty Air 2 Pro earns its reputation as a budget overachiever, with a big asterisk: you have to use the app to get the best out of it. Treat the HearID EQ as mandatory and you've got a punchy, customizable pair of ANC earbuds that embarrass plenty of pricier options on sound alone.
It's a confident recommendation for music-first listeners on a budget. Just know going in that calls and battery are where the corners got cut.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro have good noise cancellation?
- Yes, for the price. It cuts low-frequency drone like engines and AC effectively, but it does less against voices and high-pitched sounds. It won't match premium pairs like the AirPods Pro or Bose QuietComfort.
- Is the Liberty Air 2 Pro good for phone calls?
- It's the weakest part of the package. Mic quality is acceptable in quiet spaces but struggles with wind and background noise. If you take a lot of calls, consider a different pair.
- Do I need the app to get good sound?
- Basically, yes. The default tuning is bass-heavy and muddy. Running the HearID hearing test or loading a custom EQ in the Soundcore app transforms the sound and is the main reason to buy these.
Daniel covers home, kitchen, and everyday-carry gear. He's a stickler for durability and value, and has no patience for overpriced hype.
