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Liberty Buds 2

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Series

REDMI Buds1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026The page offer text names the REDMI Buds 8 Series. The page compares the gain to the REDMI Buds 6 Pro, so the REDMI Buds line is stored as the series.

Liberty1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026Maker line name Liberty. The product is named Anker soundcore Liberty Buds 2 and shows as Anker Liberty Buds 2 over Bluetooth.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

M2535E12Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Specs tab row Model: M2535E1. The German, British and French spec tabs show the same code.

D1206, D1206ZQ1, D1206Z21, D1206Z11, D1206GQ1, D1206G21, D1206G112Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-calls.jsRead 20 October 2026D1206 is the model in the manual. US store SKUs are D1206ZQ1 Mother of Pearl Version, D1206Z21 Silver White and D1206Z11 Glossy Black. The UK and EU stores list D1206GQ1, D1206G21 and D1206G11 for the same barcodes.

GTIN / EAN

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194644348724, 194644366193, 1946443655612Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-calls.jsRead 20 October 2026Barcodes of the three US variants. Each is a valid UPC-A number and the UK and EU stores list the same barcodes.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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3 September 202614Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/my-favorite-earbuds-of-the-year-just-got-an-open-ear-makeover-as-this-top-cheap-headphone-brand-debuts-7-new-modelsRead 20 October 2026Article of 3 September 2026 reports the Liberty Buds 2 among the products unveiled at IFA 2026.

Status

Available6Press articlesmartzone.de/die-redmi-buds-8-gibt-es-in-deutschland-und-sie-kosten-50eRead 14 October 2026German article of 11 Jul 2026: the Buds 8 series has been on sale in Germany for a few weeks, with the Pro linked to Xiaomi's German shop.

Available2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-calls.jsRead 20 October 2026US store product feed lists all three colours as available on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$129.991Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026US store price is $129.99. TechRadar reports $129.99 at launch.14Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/my-favorite-earbuds-of-the-year-just-got-an-open-ear-makeover-as-this-top-cheap-headphone-brand-debuts-7-new-modelsRead 20 October 2026Sells for $129.99 and 129.99 GBP.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€69.994Press articlesoundguys.com/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-153704Read 14 October 2026Germany: 69.99 EUR including tax, listed by MediaMarkt and Saturn on their eBay stores. Not an official Xiaomi price. Audioxpress also gives 69.99 EUR for Europe.5Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/xiaomi-launches-redmi-buds-8-pro-with-55db-anc-ldac-and-spatial-audioRead 14 October 2026Launch report of 3 Mar 2026: 69.99 EUR in Europe.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

DE, GB, MY, TH4Press articlesoundguys.com/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-153704Read 14 October 2026Listed on the Malaysia and Thailand Xiaomi websites and sold in Germany.6Press articlesmartzone.de/die-redmi-buds-8-gibt-es-in-deutschland-und-sie-kosten-50eRead 14 October 2026Germany.7Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026UK RRP 65 GBP through Mi.com and Amazon.

US, GB, EU2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-calls.jsRead 20 October 2026US, UK and EU soundcore stores all sell Liberty Buds 2.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Glacier Blue, Obsidian Black, Cloud White2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Specs tab row Color. The overview page also shows a Special Glacier Blue finish for the same Glacier Blue colour.

Mother of Pearl Version, Silver White, Glossy Black1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026US store colour names, verbatim.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Hero text: Your beat, pro tuned. Sound, noise cancelling and calls. No gaming or sport positioning.

Music1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026Listed in the soundcore Liberty true wireless line. The page title says earbuds for calls, but the line is the music line, so music is stored.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026The earbuds use ear caps in S, M and L. The ear stems are the design highlight, so the buds sit in the ear canal on a stem.

In-ear1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026In-ear earbuds with ear tips that seal the ear canal.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Stem designed for comfort. The Glacier Blue stem has an NCVM finish.

Stemless1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026Maker image and TechRadar describe lightweight earbuds without long stems.14Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/my-favorite-earbuds-of-the-year-just-got-an-open-ear-makeover-as-this-top-cheap-headphone-brand-debuts-7-new-modelsRead 20 October 2026Lightweight, without long stems.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

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RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ARedmi Buds 8 Pro

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	11	1
Piezoelectric	Tweeter	6.7	2

Source7Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026Review spec list: 11 mm dynamic driver with a titanium diaphragm plus dual 6.7 mm PZT ceramic tweeters in a coaxial triple-driver layout. The maker page names only the coaxial triple drivers. The piezo ceramic tweeters are stored as piezoelectric. Yanko Design and a German retailer give the same sizes and counts. Audioxpress describes one piezo driver plus a tuning unit.8Reviewyankodesign.comRead 14 October 2026Review, 28 Feb 2026: coaxial triple driver with an 11 mm driver with a titanium diaphragm and twin 6.7 mm PZT ceramic tweeters.10Retailer pagewlan-shop24.de/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-in-ear-headphones-55db-anc-hi-res-audio-bluetooth-5-4-obsidian-blackRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec table: 1x 11 mm dynamic driver with a titanium-coated diaphragm for bass and 2x 6.7 mm micro piezoceramic drivers for highs.

Bsoundcore Liberty Buds 2

Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
9.2	1

Source3Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-calls.jsRead 20 October 2026UK page text: a single 9.2 mm PU + LCP composite diaphragm driver. The manual lists a 9.2 mm driver unit. The driver type is not stated.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Driver Unit 9.2 mm. One driver per bud is taken from the single diaphragm in the product text.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Hybrid7Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026The drivers table mixes a dynamic and a piezo ceramic driver.

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Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

Titanium diaphragm on the 11 mm dynamic driver7Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026Titanium diaphragm on the 11 mm dynamic driver. The retailer says titanium-coated.8Reviewyankodesign.comRead 14 October 2026Titanium diaphragm.

PU + LCP composite1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026US and EU page text: a single PU + LCP composite diaphragm. The US page meta description and TechRadar say wool-paper drivers, which does not match the page text.

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: 20Hz - 20kHz. No measurement conditions given.

Impedance

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16Ω4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: 16 ohm.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026HearID 5.0 analyzes the hearing profile.

Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

88Reviewyankodesign.comRead 14 October 2026Custom EQ with eight bands, each adjustable from +6 to -6.9Reviewsenses.se/en/review-redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Xiaomi Earbuds app with an 8-band equalizer and presets.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Balanced, Enhanced bass, Enhanced voice, Enhanced treble3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Audio Q8: Balanced, Enhanced bass, Enhanced voice, Enhanced treble and Custom. Custom is the user equalizer and is not a preset.8Reviewyankodesign.comRead 14 October 2026Presets: Balanced sound, Enhanced bass, Enhanced treble and Enhanced voice.

Anker Signature, Clear Vocals, Powerful Bass, Calm and Soothing, Anker Balanced4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Sound effects section lists five presets. Custom EQ can also be created. The number of custom bands is not stated.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Improve-Sound-Quality-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026Curated Sound Effects are found under HearID in the app. A custom EQ curve can be built from the same menu.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Dimensional Audio, Dolby Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Dimensional audio section and the Dolby Audio section, which promises realistic surround sound. Dolby Audio is turned on in the Bluetooth settings or the Xiaomi Earbuds app (footnote 6).

Dolby Audio4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dolby Audio, Music Mode, a fixed spatial audio effect. The battery FAQ calls it Dolby Atmos.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Dimensional audio: dynamic head-tracking for music, video and games on any device. The support FAQ says availability depends on the phone and the app.

No4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026The manual describes a fixed spatial audio effect, so there is no head tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Up to 55 dB smart ANC.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026Product text: 6-sensor full-band ANC system with Anker Thus AI chip. The listing images also show Adaptive ANC 4.0.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Page: identifies environmental noise and adjusts noise cancellation in real time based on the surroundings and how the earbuds are worn. Maximum sampling rate 32,000 times per second (Xiaomi internal labs). The support FAQ names this Smart noise cancellation.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026Listing images show Adaptive ANC 4.0 and the manual describes ear-canal adaptive ANC that adjusts to the ear shape.7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Ambient-Sound-Mode-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026Adaptive Mode adjusts to the environment, towards Transparency in quiet places and towards stronger ANC in loud ones.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

203Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026New Feature Q2: Smart noise cancellation is mutually exclusive with manual 20-level noise cancellation. Xiaomi states 20 manual levels. Other earbuds in the catalog list fewer levels.

54Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Ambient sound section: Noise Cancellation Level 1 to 5. The FAQ groups them as Natural levels 1 to 4 and Deep level 5.7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Ambient-Sound-Mode-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026Noise Cancellation has five levels, Natural 1 to 4 and Deep 5.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

55dB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 1: test data from the National Institute of Metrology, China. 55 dB depth is reached within a particular frequency range and the 5 kHz bandwidth at a specific depth range, but not at the same time. Tested separately.

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Transparency mode

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Audio Q4: modes are Noise cancellation, Off and Transparency.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Ambient sound section lists Transparency.7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Ambient-Sound-Mode-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Triple-mic AI noise reduction for clear calls in 12 m/s wind (footnote 2, National Institute of Metrology, China). This is processing for calls. The support FAQ also names a built-in wind-noise reduction mechanism.

Yes15Reviewscarbir.com/tws/anker-liberty-buds-2-reviewRead 20 October 2026The app has a Wind Noise Reduction switch. The default ANC can let in a bit of wind noise. This is a selectable processing feature.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Scarbir reports clear, natural calls in noise, including wind. Sudden sounds such as laughter or a toilet flush are inaudible to the caller. Vehicle acceleration and door slams can add a brief metallic edge. The line can turn metallic with small hiccups when the earbuds are connected to two devices and one goes out of range. Bought by the reviewer. Firmware is not stated.15Reviewscarbir.com/tws/anker-liberty-buds-2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review text on call quality in noise and wind. No numbers are stored.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ARedmi Buds 8 Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.5

Source11Reviewscarbir.com/tws/redmi-buds-8-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer test: about 4.5 hours with ANC on, over AAC on an iPhone or LDAC on an Android phone. Volume and firmware are not stated. Senses measured a drain at about 4.5 hours with unstated conditions.

Bsoundcore Liberty Buds 2

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7

Source15Reviewscarbir.com/tws/anker-liberty-buds-2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of 9 October 2026 says battery life on a single charge comes in at 7 hours with music and ANC on. The reviewer bought the earbuds. Volume, codec and firmware are not stated. Without music and with ANC on the reviewer got a bit over 8 hours.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

67Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026Review: three microphones per earbud with AI noise reduction. The maker says 3 built-in microphones for calls without saying per earbud. A German retailer also lists 3 per earbud, 6 total.

61Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026Product text: 8 sensors, 3 mics + 1 bone-conduction sensor per bud. That is 6 microphones across the pair. The 6-sensor ANC system and the call microphones are the same physical microphones as far as the text says.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

67Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026Three per earbud, six across the pair. Stated per earbud by the review and the retailer. The maker does not state a total.10Retailer pagewlan-shop24.de/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-in-ear-headphones-55db-anc-hi-res-audio-bluetooth-5-4-obsidian-blackRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec table: 3 microphones per earbud, 6 total.

61Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 20263 microphones per bud, 6 in total. The bone-conduction sensors are not microphones and are excluded.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 20261 bone-conduction sensor per bud.

Mic noise reduction

AI1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Xiaomi's self-developed AI algorithm for call noise reduction with 3 built-in microphones.

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026Thus AI isolates the speech from the background on calls.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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No15Reviewscarbir.com/tws/anker-liberty-buds-2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says there is no mute button like on the Liberty 5.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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ANKER Thus AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026Powered by Anker Thus AI Chip. The page says World's First refers to NOR Flash CIM chips and 150 times computing power is against the previous flagship earbud chip.

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth only. No dongle or wired connection is listed.

Bluetooth4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Compliance section: open ports are Classic Bluetooth and BLE. There is no 2.4 GHz or wired mode.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4 badge. The specs tab and the support FAQ agree.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Wireless connection: Bluetooth 5.4.

6.14Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth Version 6.1.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026The page names LDAC. AAC is named in the battery test footnote. SBC is not stated by the maker and comes from the reviews below. The support FAQ says LHDC is not supported.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Usage Scenarios Q6: LHDC is not supported. Battery FAQ: LDAC uses more power than AAC or SBC, which names SBC, AAC and LDAC.4Press articlesoundguys.com/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-153704Read 14 October 2026Spec list: SBC, AAC and LDAC.7Reviewmightygadget.comRead 14 October 2026Review: SBC, AAC and LDAC.

SBC, AAC, LDAC5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000d1QBkAAMRead 20 October 2026Supported Bluetooth Codec: AAC, SBC, LDAC. The manual says LDAC runs at 660 kbps in its battery test. Scarbir also lists AAC and LDAC.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth protocols: Bluetooth Low Energy, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP. Low Energy is not a profile and is not stored. The support FAQ says LE Audio is not supported. Audioxpress calls the buds LE Audio ready, which the FAQ contradicts.

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LE Audio

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Connection Related Q25: the earbuds do not support Low Energy Audio.

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Dual device connection to two devices at once. On by default (footnote 8).3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Connection Related Q5: Dual connection is on by default.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual Connections is enabled by default. Two Bluetooth devices at the same time.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Dual device connection: two different devices at the same time.

24Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Two Bluetooth devices at the same time.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Google Fast Pair.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Connection Related Q26: Google Fast Pair.

Google Fast Pair4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 or later.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Two pairs of earbuds connect to one device. Footnote 9 lists the supported Xiaomi models.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Audio Q6: audio sharing is supported.

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Communication range 10 m in open space free of obstacles.

10m4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: 10m (32ft).

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Get-a-More-Stable-Connection-and-Lower-Latency-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026Game Mode in the app is built to minimize delay. No latency figure is published.

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS, Windows3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Usage Scenarios Q4: voice calls work on iOS and Android, and on Windows devices with Bluetooth once connected and set up.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Use-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-for-Music-and-Calls-on-Windows-and-MacRead 20 October 2026The maker documents Windows and Mac use for music and calls. Android needs 6.0 or later for Fast Pair and the app. The app needs iOS 13 or later.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ARedmi Buds 8 Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes

Source3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Usage Scenarios Q4: calls on iOS, Android and Windows over Bluetooth. Windows needs correct setup.

Bsoundcore Liberty Buds 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Use-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-for-Music-and-Calls-on-Windows-and-MacRead 20 October 2026Windows lists Stereo for music and Hands-Free for calls with the microphone. Mac uses one device for input and output. Phone microphone use is not stated per platform.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ARedmi Buds 8 Pro

Feature	Needs
Dolby Audio	Turn on Dolby Audio in the Bluetooth settings of a Xiaomi phone or in the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
Dimensional Audio	Turn on Immersive sound in the Xiaomi Earbuds app or in the Bluetooth settings of a supported Xiaomi or Redmi phone. It is not available on every Xiaomi phone. It does not work with LDAC at 96 kHz or higher, so the sampling rate must be set to 48 kHz.
Audio sharing	Needs a listed Xiaomi, Redmi or Xiaomi Pad model such as the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G. The page says more models will follow.
Pair compatible devices and battery pop-up	Only some Xiaomi phones on the latest stable system version, with Pair compatible devices turned on in the Bluetooth additional settings.
5-minute fast charge for 2 hours of playback	The charging case needs at least 20 percent battery. Test used AAC, ANC off and 50 percent volume.

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Footnotes 6, 8, 9, 10 and 13 of the product page.

Bsoundcore Liberty Buds 2

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Enable Preferred Audio Quality in the soundcore app on a device with Android 8.0 or later. LDAC is not available on iPhone. LDAC cannot run together with Dolby Audio or Game Mode. Samsung phones also need the LDAC toggle in phone settings.
Dolby Audio	Turn on in the soundcore app. It cannot run together with EQ, LDAC or Game Mode. The effect is a fixed spatial audio effect.
Game Mode	Turn on in the soundcore app. It cannot run together with EQ, LDAC or Dolby Audio.
HearID	Sign in to a soundcore account in the app, then take the HearID sound test. Results are saved and applied automatically.
AI translation	Needs the soundcore app and a connected phone. Turn off Dual Connections first.
Change ANC mode during a call	Update the earbuds to the latest firmware.
Voice assistant	Not assigned by default. Assign the phone's voice assistant to a double press, triple press or long press in the app. A single tap cannot be assigned.
Fast charging	The earbuds must be fully depleted before a 10 minute charge gives up to 4 hours of playback.

Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026LDAC and Dolby notes from the manual. Calls and ANC mode change need current firmware. Real-time translation needs Dual Connections off.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Improve-Sound-Quality-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026Dolby Audio, EQ, LDAC and Game Mode cannot run together. LDAC is not available on iPhone.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

54mAh2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Earbuds: 54 mAh. No typical or rated wording.

60mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: 60mAh x 2 (Earbuds). Stored as one earbud. Typical versus rated is not stated.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026FAQ Overview Q3: the battery is not replaceable.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ARedmi Buds 8 Pro

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	8.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	35
ANC on	AAC	No	4.5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	16
Call	AAC	No	4.5
Call	AAC	Yes	16

Source3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Charging and Battery Life, Q2: AAC at 50 percent volume. ANC off: 8.5 h and 35 h with the case. ANC on: 4.5 h and 16 h with the case. Calls with ANC off: 4.5 h and 16 h with the case. Calls with ANC on (3 h and 10.5 h) are not stored because the call mode cannot hold the ANC state. The product page states 8 h and 33 h for ANC off with ANC and dual-device connection disabled. The two maker figures differ and the FAQ set is stored because it covers every mode from one test. Xiaomi labs.

Bsoundcore Liberty Buds 2

Mode	Codec	Spatial audio	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Not available	Yes	46
ANC on	Not available	Not available	No	7
ANC on	Not available	Not available	Yes	27
Transparency	Not available	Not available	No	7
Transparency	Not available	Not available	Yes	27
ANC on	LDAC	Not available	No	4.5
ANC on	LDAC	Not available	Yes	17.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	No	4
ANC on	Not available	Yes	Yes	15.5
Call	Not available	Not available	No	4
Call	Not available	Not available	Yes	15.5

Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual lists Normal mode 12 / 46 hours, ANC On / Transparency 7 / 27, ANC + LDAC (660 kbps) 4.5 / 17.5 and ANC + Calling 4 / 15.5. The first number is the earbuds and the second is with the charging case. The FAQ states testing at room temperature, factory settings and 50% volume in music mode, and adds Dolby Atmos with ANC on at 4 / 15.5 hours. The call rows are with ANC on. Adaptive mode is 7 / 27 hours in the FAQ and is not stored.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-Long-the-Battery-Lasts-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-in-Each-ModeRead 20 October 2026Playtime by mode, earbuds only and with the charging case. Testing at room temperature with factory settings, 50% volume and music mode.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

46h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

16h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

27h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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60min4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Full Charging Time for Earbuds 1 Hour. The FAQ says under 1 hour.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Should-I-Do-If-My-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-Has-Charging-IssuesRead 20 October 2026Earbuds: less than 1 hour for a full charge.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

Charging case input is 5 V 700 mA max and output is 5 V 500 mA max. The earbuds take 5 V 250 mA max. The included cable charges at 5 V and does not carry data. Xiaomi does not recommend power banks, because a small charging current can trip their current protection.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Charging Q6 and Usage Scenarios Q1. Input and output currents are from the product spec table.

The manual and the FAQ give under 1 hour for the earbuds, 3 hours for the case by cable and 4 hours for the case by wireless charging. The FAQ says the case figures are with the earbuds inside and the manual says the 3 hour cable figure is with the earbuds removed. Input is 5 V 1 A and the maker recommends a 5 V 1 A charger. Wireless charging does not work with watch chargers.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: input 5 V 1 A, wireless charging time for the earbuds 4 hours.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Should-I-Do-If-My-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-Has-Charging-IssuesRead 20 October 2026Charging works between 0 and 45 C. The FAQ recommends a 5 V 1 A charger.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 20265 minutes of fast charging. Footnote 13: needs at least 20 percent in the case, with AAC, ANC off and 50 percent volume.

10min6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-Long-the-Battery-Lasts-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-in-Each-ModeRead 20 October 202610 minutes of charging gives up to 4 hours of playback in Normal Mode, from fully depleted earbuds.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Should-I-Do-If-My-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-Has-Charging-IssuesRead 20 October 2026Fast charging: 10 minutes gives up to 4 hours of playback in Normal Mode.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

2h1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Up to 2 hours of playback after the 5-minute fast charge. Earbuds only.

4h6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-Long-the-Battery-Lasts-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-in-Each-ModeRead 20 October 2026Earbuds-only playback in Normal Mode. The earbuds must be fully depleted first. Codec and volume are not stated.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Should-I-Do-If-My-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-Has-Charging-IssuesRead 20 October 2026The earbuds must be fully depleted before fast charging is used.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

480mAh2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case: 480 mAh. No typical or rated wording.

580mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: 580mAh (Charging Case). Typical versus rated is not stated.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging port Type-C.

USB-C4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026USB-C Charging Port.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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180min4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Full Charging Time for Charging Case (Wired Charging) 3 Hours. The charging section says recharging the case with the earbuds removed takes 3 hours via cable. The FAQ says under 3 hours with the earbuds inside. Stored as 180 minutes.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Should-I-Do-If-My-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-Has-Charging-IssuesRead 20 October 2026Charging case wired: less than 3 hours with the earbuds inside.

Wireless charging

No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Charging Q3: no wireless charging. The case charges with the included Type-C cable.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026The charging section says to place the case on a wireless charger for wireless charging.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Qi8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Should-I-Do-If-My-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2-Has-Charging-IssuesRead 20 October 2026Charging case wireless: standard Qi. Watch chargers are not supported.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Swipe3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Touch Controls Q1: tap, press and hold and swipe on the touch area of each earbud.

Touch4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Touch Control Area on each earbud.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Audio Q2: swipe up or down on the touch area.

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Gestures

Single tap: no default function, Double tap: play or pause, answer or end a call, Triple tap: next track, Press and hold: switch between noise cancellation and transparency, or reject a call, Swipe up: volume up, Swipe down: volume down3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Touch Controls Q1: default gestures.

Double tap right earbud: play or pause (single earbud: double tap), Double tap left earbud: next track, Double tap either earbud: answer or end a call, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds: reject an incoming call or change ANC mode during a call, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds: switch between ANC and Transparency modes, Hold both earbuds for 3 seconds: enter pairing mode for a second device4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controls table for dual earbuds and single earbud use. A case button is separate.

Remappable controls

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Touch Controls Q1: gestures can be customised in the Xiaomi Earbuds app or in the Bluetooth settings of a Xiaomi phone.

Yes9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Improve-Call-Quality-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026The app Controls page assigns functions to touch gestures. Scarbir says single tap, double tap, triple tap and hold can be fully customized.

Voice assistant

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Phone's voice assistant9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Improve-Call-Quality-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026Touch controls are not assigned to the voice assistant by default. In the app, Controls lets you assign the phone's voice assistant to a double press, triple press or long press.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Wearing Related Q2: in-ear detection is on by default and playback pauses when the earbuds are removed.

Yes15Reviewscarbir.com/tws/anker-liberty-buds-2-reviewRead 20 October 2026The app can turn off automatic pausing when you take an earbud out.

Sensors

6-axis gyroscope5Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/xiaomi-launches-redmi-buds-8-pro-with-55db-anc-ldac-and-spatial-audioRead 14 October 2026Spatial audio with head tracking uses a 6-axis gyroscope. The article also lists LHDC and a 35 h battery, which are the China model figures and conflict with the global FAQ, so only the gyroscope is used.10Retailer pagewlan-shop24.de/xiaomi-redmi-buds-8-pro-in-ear-headphones-55db-anc-hi-res-audio-bluetooth-5-4-obsidian-blackRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec table: 6-axis gyroscope. The table also lists 8.5 h and 35 h, which match the FAQ.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026HearID analyzes the hearing sensitivity at different frequencies with a test in the app. This is a consumer sound test and not a medical test.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Yes7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Ambient-Sound-Mode-on-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026Smart Hearing Protection steps in automatically when a sudden loud sound occurs, under Home > Transparency Mode > HearGuard.

Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Package Contents: S, L and M ear caps, 2 pieces each, M pre-installed.

XXS, XS, S, M, L4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026The wearing guide shows ear tip sizes XXS, XS, S, M and L. M tips are pre-installed. Scarbir counts five tip sizes in the box.

Ear tip materials

Silicone9Reviewsenses.se/en/review-redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Silicone ear tips in S, M (pre-installed) and L.

Silicone15Reviewscarbir.com/tws/anker-liberty-buds-2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Five sizes of silicone ear tips.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Fins4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Ear fins in sizes 0, 1 and 2. Size 1 is pre-installed. Scarbir calls them ear wings and counts three sizes.

Ear tip fit test

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Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026The wearing guide has a Fit Test in the app under Settings.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 14: IP54 applies to the earbuds only, tested by TUV SUD (report 704202506085-00). The support FAQ says IPX4 for the earbuds, which agrees with the water part of IP54. The IP54 rating with the dust digit is stored.

IP554Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: IP55 for the earbuds. The soundcore service page lists IPX55. The manual figure is stored. Scarbir also says IP55. The case has no rating.

Dust and water rating, case

IPX23Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Appearance Related Q2: the charging case has an IPX2 water resistance rating. The product page says IP54 applies to the earbuds only.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Xiaomi Earbuds1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Xiaomi Earbuds app. Footnote 11 says it needs Android 7.0 or later or iOS 14.0 or later.

soundcore4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026The manual and the FAQ name the soundcore app. The earbuds appear as Anker Liberty Buds 2 over Bluetooth.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 11: Google Play and the iOS App Store.

Android, iOS13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Connect-the-soundcore-App-and-Update-Firmware-for-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026The soundcore app runs on iOS 13 or later and on Android.

User firmware updates

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-666754Read 14 October 2026Wearing Related Q4 and the audio delay FAQ: keep the earbuds firmware and the Xiaomi Earbuds app updated.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026Firmware update section in the manual.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Connect-the-soundcore-App-and-Update-Firmware-for-Anker-Liberty-Buds-2Read 20 October 2026Firmware updates are installed from the soundcore app with the earbuds in the case.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026AI Translation section: real-time and face-to-face translation in the soundcore app.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.3g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Weight of a single earbud 5.3 +/- 0.1 g.

4.7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026At just 4.7 g. TechRadar says 4.7 g each. Tip size is not stated.14Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/my-favorite-earbuds-of-the-year-just-got-an-open-ear-makeover-as-this-top-cheap-headphone-brand-debuts-7-new-modelsRead 20 October 2026Weigh 4.7 g each.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

36.3g(1.3 oz)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Weight of charging case 36.3 +/- 1 g. Total weight 46.9 +/- 1 g, which equals the case plus two earbuds, so 36.3 g is the empty case.

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Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Certified by Hi-Res Audio Wireless with LDAC.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026The Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo is on the US store listing images next to the LDAC logo.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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TÜV Rheinland Comfortable Fit1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026TÜV Rheinland Comfortable Fit badge on the listing images. The certificate ID on the badge is 0217010962.

In the box

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In the box

REDMI Buds 8 Pro x 1, Charging case x 1, Type-C charging cable x 1, User manual x 1, S ear cap 2pcs, L ear cap 2pcs, M ear cap 2pcs (pre-installed)2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Package Contents list.

Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in 5 sizes, Ear fins in 3 sizes, Charging cable, User manual4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026The manual refers to the provided charging cable and the ear tips and ear fins. The full box list is from Scarbir. The cable type is not stated.15Reviewscarbir.com/tws/anker-liberty-buds-2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the box has 5 sets of ear tips, 3 sets of ear wings and an English manual. The earbuds and case are implied.

Cables included

ARedmi Buds 8 Pro

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USB-A to USB-C	1

Source2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Package Contents: Type-C charging cable x 1. Senses says the cable is USB-A to USB-C.9Reviewsenses.se/en/review-redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026The review notes the included cable is USB-A to USB-C.

Bsoundcore Liberty Buds 2

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Links

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Product page

www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-proRead 14 October 2026Global maker product page.

us.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-calls1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1206-liberty-buds-2-ai-powered-in-ear-earbuds-for-callsRead 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specs2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-buds-8-pro/specsRead 14 October 2026Global specs tab.

service.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000d1QBkAAM5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000d1QBkAAMRead 20 October 2026The soundcore service product page for Anker Liberty Buds 2 lists Bluetooth 6.1, codecs, IPX55, battery capacity and battery life.

Manual

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salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdf4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038554/en_US/000038554.pdfRead 20 October 2026English user guide D1206, 12 pages, created 18 September 2026.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.