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General

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Series

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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.

YY2986, WF-C710N2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

25 March 202510Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-03-25-Sony-Electronics-Announces-the-WF-C710N-Truly-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Earbuds-and-Adds-New-Colors-to-the-WH-CH720N-and-WH-CH520-Wireless-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Maker March 25 announcement explicitly opens preorders. It is not used as actual retail date.

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

Available26Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/sony-wf-c710n-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-black/J7XSRH5QZZRead 7 October 2026Exact standard WF-C710N/B in Black, Best Buy SKU 6620461, sold by Best Buy. The product Availability section offers pickup within one hour, shipping tomorrow and Add to Cart. This proves current availability. Current price, other bundles and finish barcodes are not used as launch facts.

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.

Sony WF-C700N27Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700nRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi's WF-C700N review calls the WF-C710N the successors of the WF-C700N.

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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.

$119.9910Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-03-25-Sony-Electronics-Announces-the-WF-C710N-Truly-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Earbuds-and-Adds-New-Colors-to-the-WH-CH720N-and-WH-CH520-Wireless-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Original Sony US maker MSRP 119.99 USD. Current store 129.99 USD and SoundGuys commerce widget 129.99 are later amounts.

$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.

€12014Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-the-wf-c710n-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-and-adds-new-colours-to-the-wh-ch720n-and-wh-ch520-wireless-headphone-rangesRead 7 October 2026Exact March 25 2025 Sony Europe launch release MSRP EUR 120, across four named colors. GBP 100 is separate. Preorder is not actual shipment date.

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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.

US, GB, JP, HK6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710nRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker product page establishes GB marketing.10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-03-25-Sony-Electronics-Announces-the-WF-C710N-Truly-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Earbuds-and-Adds-New-Colors-to-the-WH-CH720N-and-WH-CH520-Wireless-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Original Sony US launch establishes US marketing.11Press releasesony.com.hk/press/pdf/20250409_e.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Hong Kong maker launch establishes HK marketing.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C710N/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Japanese maker model feature page and Sony Store links establish JP marketing. Public Japanese page decoded as CP932.

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

Pink, Glass Blue, White, Black1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026

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

Music6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710nRead 5 October 2026

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-ear2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Stemless6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710nRead 5 October 2026Exact maker 360-degree product images show compact bodies without stems. SoundGuys description corroborates.

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.

Either bud2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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.

ASony WF-C710N

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	5	1

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 5 mm driver diameter. Newly added dynamic technology and one per-bud transducer are independently proved by exact reviews and complete published mechanical diagram, not inferred from maker diameter.17Reviewnextrift.com/202540685Read 7 October 2026Exact review dynamic 5 mm transducers. Published YY2986 complete exploded mechanical diagram in TheWalkmanBlog FCC teardown shows one acoustic unit assembly per bud, so count one. No assumed full-range role, diaphragm material or impedance.18Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2025/04/01/sony-wf-c710n-fcc-teardown/2Read 7 October 2026Published complete exact YY2986 exploded mechanical diagram labels one UNIT ASSY in one earbud, with one UNIT MAGNET. Diaphragm/coil acoustic unit is distinct from two MEMS microphones and IR sensor. Per-bud transducer count one. Raw published diagram viewed in scratch exploded.jpg.

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.

Dynamic16Reviewnextrift.com/202540685Read 7 October 2026Exact WF-C710N tested review explicitly 5 mm dynamic drivers. Independently corroborated TechRadar exact comparison table. Maker only diameter does not itself establish technology.

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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

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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

Yes7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/store/product/wfc710nb.ce7/WF-C710N-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Maker personalised 360 Reality Audio experience uses individual ear-shape analysis. No hearing assessment or automatic inner-mic EQ calibration inferred.

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.

58Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c710n-review-136737Read 5 October 2026Five independently adjustable custom EQ frequency bands. CLEAR BASS is separate. Onboard persistence not proved.

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

Bass Boost, Bright, Excited, Vocal20Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c710n-review-136737Read 7 October 2026Exact reviewed presets named in frequency-response measurement sections. This is a partial list of explicitly observed names, no fixed eight-preset count inferred across app versions.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/sony-wf-c710n-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review app paragraph names Vocal and listening paragraph tests Excited preset. SoundGuys independently tests Bass Boost and Bright. App version unstated. Ambient Sound twenty levels are not ANC levels or EQ presets.

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.

360 Reality Audio7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/store/product/wfc710nb.ce7/WF-C710N-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker store feature paragraphs name 360 Reality Audio with individual ear-shape analysis. Original feature URL direct access unavailable.

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.

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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

Yes5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/store/product/wfc710nb.ce7/WF-C710N-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker store feature paragraphs name feedforward and feedback microphone placement. Original feature URL direct access unavailable.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C710N/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

Hybrid5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/store/product/wfc710nb.ce7/WF-C710N-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Exact maker store feature text names feedforward and feedback microphone placement. Pair total is independently resolved by maker inside/outside voice-pickup release and exact teardown two unique MEMS per bud. Shared roles are counted once.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C710N/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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.

414Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-the-wf-c710n-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-and-adds-new-colours-to-the-wh-ch720n-and-wh-ch520-wireless-headphone-rangesRead 7 October 2026Four ANC microphones across pair, two per bud, feedforward and feedback. Maker dual sensors plus inside/outside paragraph, exact teardown enumerates two NC MEMS on one bud flex PCB. No 2+2 call microphones added.

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

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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.

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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.

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Transparency mode

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App ambient sound adjustment. This does not establish adjustable ANC strength or a hearing-aid function.

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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.

Yes5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/store/product/wfc710nb.ce7/WF-C710N-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Physical Wind Noise Reduction Structure around microphone. No selectable wind-processing mode inferred.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C710N/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Default response adds some low bass, reduces parts of the mids and has a pronounced upper-treble dip against the reviewer preference curve.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c710n-review-136737Read 5 October 2026Exact review lab curve commentary. No graph extraction or score-to-dB conversion. Firmware unknown.9Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Bruel & Kjaer 5128 fixture, SoundCheck analysis and source preference curve.

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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

Speech samples are clear in quiet conditions. Background rejection can remove parts of speech in simulated street noise.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c710n-review-136737Read 5 October 2026Exact review standardized speech demos. Codec and individual recording firmware are unknown.9Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Calibrated artificial mouth, with simulated background noise, wind and reverberation.

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.

ASony WF-C710N

Hours (h)
9.42

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c710n-review-136737Read 5 October 2026Provided sample tested one week, ran 9 h 25 min. ANC state, codec and firmware not explicitly stated and remain unknown.9Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Standardized continuous music peaks at 75 dB SPL. This method does not establish an unstated ANC or codec setting for a particular sample.

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.

414Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-the-wf-c710n-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-and-adds-new-colours-to-the-wh-ch720n-and-wh-ch520-wireless-headphone-rangesRead 7 October 2026Total across both buds. Precise Voice Pickup explicitly uses microphones outside and inside each earbud. Each bud has two physical microphones shared by calls and ANC, so four across pair, no case microphone. Teardown enumerates one shared voice/feedforward MEMS and one feedback MEMS per bud.

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.

414Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-announces-the-wf-c710n-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-and-adds-new-colours-to-the-wh-ch720n-and-wh-ch520-wireless-headphone-rangesRead 7 October 2026Four unique physical microphones across both buds, two per bud. Shared call/ANC use counted once. Maker inside/outside voice pickup and exact teardown confirm. IR sensor and RF antenna excluded.

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

AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710nRead 5 October 2026Maker Crystal clear calls explicitly names AI voice pickup. Music DSEE is a separate feature.

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

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Connectivity

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Chip

MediaTek MT2822M15Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2025/04/01/sony-wf-c710n-fcc-teardown/2Read 7 October 2026Exact YY2986/WF-C710N published FCC-photo teardown identifies installed MediaTek MT2822M, Sony V1 family. No feature capabilities borrowed from other MT2822M devices. Certification sample source, global retail firmware unknown.

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

Bluetooth2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

5.31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026

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, AAC1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026

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, HFP, HSP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026

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LE 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.

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two concurrent sources. Only one music stream plays at a time. Pairing memory is eight, separately documented in pairing chapters.

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.

22Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

82Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Microsoft Swift Pair, Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026The exact WF-C710N feature page explicitly supports Google Fast Pair and popup pairing with a nearby compatible Android device. A separate chapter describes Swift Pair for Windows 10 and 11. Local ringing does not establish a crowd finding network.25Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C710N/feature_5.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact WF-C710N feature page explicitly supports Google Fast Pair and popup pairing with a nearby compatible Android device. A separate chapter describes Swift Pair for Windows 10 and 11. Local ringing does not establish a crowd finding network.

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

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026Approximate line of sight. Obstacles and radio conditions change actual range.

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

None23Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-c710nRead 7 October 2026Exact public gaming verdict says Bluetooth headphones do not come with wireless dongle. Exact maker connections guide only Bluetooth. No official 2.4 GHz receiver or USB audio route documented. Third-party Bluetooth dongles excluded.

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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.

Claimed latency

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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, Windows, macOS2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

ASony WF-C710N

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

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Separate Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac pairing chapters. Phone/computer calls require compatible HFP/HSP application settings.

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.

ASony WF-C710N

Feature	Needs
360 Reality Audio	Compatible streaming service and content. Ear-shape analysis requires Sony | Sound Connect on Android or iOS.

Source7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/store/product/wfc710nb.ce7/WF-C710N-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

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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.

ASony WF-C710N

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	AAC	No	8.5
Transparency	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	No	12
ANC on	SBC	No	8
Transparency	SBC	No	7.5
ANC off	SBC	No	12
Call	Not available	No	4.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	30
ANC off	Not available	Yes	40

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 27 exact codec/mode table. EQ, DSEE and Service Link shorten runtimes. Case excluded. Call runtime matches across all published noise modes, so one call row is retained.11Press releasesony.com.hk/press/pdf/20250409_e.pdfRead 5 October 2026Footnote 1 explicitly 30 h including case with ANC and 40 h with ANC off. No case total calculated from one-charge runtime. Codec unstated.

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.

12h=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.

8.5h=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.

12h=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.

40h=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.

30h=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.

90min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Approximate empty-to-full earbuds time in case. Case-only time is separately published. Not combined charging time.

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.

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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.

5min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

1h2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available operating time chapter states approximately one hour of earbud playback after five-minute charge. ANC, codec and volume for this claim are not separately named.

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.

500mAh15Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2025/04/01/sony-wf-c710n-fcc-teardown/2Read 7 October 2026Exact published FCC-photo teardown identifies case cells VDL772130 and High-Power/Springpower 772030 at 500 mAh, 3.85 V. Independently viewed case label teardown 11 explicitly says Rated Capacity 500 mAh and Rated Energy 1.925 Wh. Rated cell capacity, not USB output or combined buds. Earbud 0.269/0.27 Wh not converted to mAh.

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-C2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

210min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c710n-review-136737Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly says the charging case has no wireless charging.

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.

Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Gestures

Single tap, Double tap, Triple tap, Four or more taps, Touch and hold19Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact guide About touch sensor table, printed page 21, and phone-control section. Default assignments left noise control and Quick Access, right music. Touch and hold Quick Attention/voice assistant, depending assignment. Four or more taps changes music volume. Individual gestures are not all freely remappable.

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

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Left/right control function groups can be assigned through the app. Individual gestures are not freely remappable.

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

Google app, Siri2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts page 13 and wearing pages 17-19 name built-in IR sensors and pause/resume detection. No unproved skin or heart sensor assigned.

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

Sensors

Infrared wear sensors4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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.

XS, M, XL2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Silicone2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

None23Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-c710nRead 7 October 2026Exact public sports verdict says no stability fins. Complete maker unit/tip diagrams show conventional tips with no wings, hooks or separate bands. No third-party accessory inferred.

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

IPX43Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026IEC 60529 splash resistance of earbuds only. Manual explicitly excludes charging case from water resistance.

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

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Sony | Sound Connect2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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, iOS2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

5.2g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026Approximate mass of one earbud including M tip. Pair mass is not stored.

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.

38g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026Maker charging-case weight, separate from earbud weight.

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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.

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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

AK8YY298624Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY2986Read 7 October 2026Published FCC grant mirror table identifies Sony Group, YY2986 Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset and identifier AK8YY2986, original grant 16 December 2024. Covers device authorization, not an invented independent case radio ID. Original submitted user-manual metadata matches WF-C710N YY2986. Confidential operational description and parts list not accessed.

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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

Sony WF-C710N earbuds, Charging case, Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (XS, M, XL), Documents, USB-A to USB-C cable2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete standard box list. C510 includes no USB cable. C710N includes one USB-A to USB-C cable. Tips are silicone rubber, despite Hybrid being their marketing name.

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

ASony WF-C710N

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bsoundcore Liberty Buds 2

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Links

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Product page

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710nRead 5 October 2026

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.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/spec1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026Exact maker full specification table. Published Bluetooth communication frequency range is transmission bandwidth and is excluded from acoustic frequency_response_hz.

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

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdf2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact English guide, 135 pages. Identity on cover. Parts page 13, box/tips page 10, controls page 21, runtime page 27, specifications page 134.

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.

1year22Maker product pageservices.sony.co.uk/support/en/warranty/generalRead 7 October 2026Sony UK/European voluntary guarantee one year from original purchase when accompanying guarantee leaflet applies. Exact WF-C710N UK store links Sony Original Warranty. Not statutory two-year consumer remedy, not Xperia two-year exception or Japan Sony Store three-year promotion. Source market GB.

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