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General

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Series

Liberty1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact product name in the Liberty series. D1203 Pro reference, excluding D1204 Pro Max and non-Pro Liberty 5.

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.

D1203, D1203Z312Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-noise-cancelling-earbuds-with-guinness-world-records-certified-call-quality-blue/JJ858R97R8Read 8 October 2026Exact Blue US retail listing Model D1203Z31. D1203 family identity is separately confirmed by official user guide and declaration. No Pro Max model is included.

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.

21 May 20263Maker product pagesoundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/what-is-anker-thusRead 8 October 2026What soundcore Earbuds Will Feature ANKER Thus section explicitly dates Liberty 5 Pro launch at Anker Day May 21 2026 in New York.

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

Available1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026The exact US product page offers standalone Liberty 5 Pro for purchase. Charger bundles are excluded.

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.

soundcore Liberty 4 Pro21Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202605/27/65209.htmlRead 23 October 2026PhileWeb's launch report names the Liberty 4 Pro as the previous model of the Liberty 5 Pro series.22Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Expert Reviews names the Liberty 4 Pro as a predecessor of the Liberty 5 Pro.

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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.

$169.994Maker product pagesoundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 8 October 2026Quick Comparison Table MSRP row, Liberty 5 Pro column. Intro explicitly says all prices are MSRP as of May 2026. US dollar launch list price excluding sales tax, corroborated by launch-day reviews. Current sales and Pro Max price are excluded.

$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.

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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.

US1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026US retail reference. Manufacturer US store and exact D1203Z31 Best Buy listing prove US availability.

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

Pearl Blue1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Reference is the original Pearl Blue colour selector. Other marketed colours are excluded from this exact reference file.

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 pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer Earbuds category and product description for music listening. Calling features do not make this a dedicated office headset.

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-ear5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide explicitly says insert the earbud into the ear canal and select ear tips for a seal.

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.

Stem5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview explicitly identifies the control area on earbud stems. SoundGuys calls the shape stemless, while What Hi-Fi describes an outer stem attached to the body. Maker wording takes precedence.

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 bud5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls table gives Using Single Earbud controls for both L/R earbuds. One earbud can stay in the case while the other is used, confirmed in exact-model support FAQ.

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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.

Asoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	9.2	1

Source5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs: Driver Unit 9.2 mm dynamic driver. Singular driver per earbud. No extra tweeter or microphone counted as an audio transducer. Acoustic role left unspecified.

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.

Dynamic5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly identifies dynamic driver 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

Wool-Paper Diaphragm1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specs, Drivers row: 9.2 mm Wool-Paper Diaphragm Drivers.

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.

Min10 HzMax40 kHz5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states Frequency Response 10 Hz to 40 kHz. This is the product acoustic claim, not codec transmission bandwidth. Tolerance and measurement conditions are unstated. Tabletowo lists 20 Hz lower limit. Maker manual takes precedence.

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

17Ω5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states 17 ohms. No sensitivity reference is inferred.

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.

96kHz13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly identifies Hi-Res Audio Wireless 24-bit/96 kHz for exact Liberty 5 Pro. LDAC source on Android 8+ and app Preferred audio quality required. No 32-bit inference from codec theoretical capability.

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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.

24bits13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly identifies 24-bit/96 kHz device high-resolution wireless support. Does not assert lossless Bluetooth playback.

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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

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Personalized EQ Adjustment section says HearID 5.0 tests hearing, analyzes taste and generates a custom EQ profile.

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.

813Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026App and Sound Features describes custom eight-band equalizer 100 Hz to 12.8 kHz, corroborated by What Hi-Fi and TechRadar exact Pro reviews.

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

soundcore Signature, Clear Vocals, Powerful Bass, Calm and Soothing, Balanced for Pure Enjoyment, Soundcore Balanced6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sound Effects lists these five named presets. The separately cited exact Pro review documents later addition of Soundcore Balanced. Unnamed Custom slots are excluded.13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026App section reports an update during exact Pro testing added Soundcore Balanced and made it the default. Original soundcore Signature remained available. This entry adds the explicitly named later firmware preset to the five documented manual presets. Firmware number is not published.

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.

Dolby Audio6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dolby Audio section explicitly names static and head-tracked spatial listening modes. No Dolby Atmos codec decoding is inferred.

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.

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dolby Audio, Music Mode, Head Tracking option changes surround sound with head movement.

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

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound identifies Noise Cancellation mode.

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.

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound Adaptive mode adjusts cancellation to environment. This is adaptive cancellation, not automatically blended ambient audio.

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.

56Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound explicitly identifies Noise Cancellation levels 1 to 5. Normal, Adaptive and Transparency modes are not additional manual strength 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.

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Transparency mode

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound and Controls explicitly name 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

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Easy Chat lowers music and changes ANC to Transparency when talking. It requires ANC mode and restores original settings after default five seconds without speech.

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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.

Yes8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/fr/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-I-encounter-wind-noise-when-using-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-outdoorsRead 8 October 2026Exact-model support directs App > Ambient Sound > Noise Cancellation > Wind Noise Reduction. This is selectable processing, recommended only outdoors in windy conditions.

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

The default tuning emphasizes bass. The reviewer found ANC changed the sound. Custom EQ can reduce the bass emphasis.14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Reviewer sound listening notes on exact Pro sample supplied by manufacturer, one-week test. Firmware, codec and target curve unreported. Numerical bass/treble/THD values are unavailable.

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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

Voices were clear in ideal conditions with occasional popping. Background noise was reduced in office and street tests. Wind tests added reverberation to speech.14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Reviewer ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant microphone tests. Clear Calls was recommended for noisy use. Firmware, phone and codec unreported. No numeric microphone bandwidth inferred.

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.

Asoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

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Bsoundcore Liberty Buds 2

ANC	Hours (h)
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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.

87Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Call Freely section: ten-sensor matrix has eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction sensors across earbuds. All eight mics feed the call model. Case microphones are excluded.

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.

87Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Eight physical MEMS microphones across the pair. The two bone-conduction sensors are excluded from microphone total. No separate case sensor count is imported.

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.

Yes7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Call Freely section explicitly identifies two bone conduction sensors detecting cranial-bone vibration.

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

AI7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026THUS on-device large neural-net model cross-references microphone and bone-conduction streams to isolate voice from background noise.

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

ANKER Thus AI1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Product Specs, Special Features and ANKER Thus AI Chip sections. No unstated processor part number.

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

Bluetooth9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Powering On & Pairing and Multi-Device Connection document Bluetooth audio. Case USB-C is a charging port, not an asserted USB audio path.

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

6.19Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states BT 6.1 for earbuds. Case Bluetooth 6.0 is not used as earbud version.

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 pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specifications FAQ explicitly lists AAC, SBC and LDAC. Earbud Bluetooth 6.1 is separate from case Bluetooth 6.0.

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

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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.

Yes9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Multi-Device Connection allows concurrent source connections. Pairing memory is not this field.

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.

39Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Number of Connected Devices: default two, maximum three simultaneous Bluetooth source devices.

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 Pair9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Powering On & Pairing explicitly documents Google Fast Pair with Android 6.0 or later.

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)

10m9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs publishes 10 m / 33 ft range. Claim only, not a reviewer measurement.

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

No15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Exact Liberty 5 Pro FAQ question Why is game mode not supported explicitly states product is not a gaming earbud. No zero-latency audio claim from instant voice-control response.

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, macOS15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Guide pairing shows Android/iOS. Exact FAQ PC connection section gives Windows stereo and hands-free conferencing and Mac audio input/output setup. No console compatibility inferred.

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.

Asoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

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

Source15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Windows FAQ explicitly names Liberty 5 Pro hands-free microphone and speaker for Zoom/Teams. Mac instructions identify input/output Liberty 5 Pro. Android/iOS connection from guide Bluetooth pairing. Microphone cells left unknown where not separately proved.

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.

Asoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Android 8.0 or later and compatible source. Enable LDAC in soundcore app after any required firmware download. Manual prohibits three simultaneous devices. Support FAQ instructs disabling multipoint, Dolby Audio and AI Sound Enhancement.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or later.
AI translation	Latest soundcore app. Earbuds connected to app. Disable Multi-Device Connection.
Anka assistant	Latest soundcore app kept open. Earbuds connected via Bluetooth. Allow background app operation on Android.
Voice control	Commands supported in Chinese, English, Japanese and German.
Easy Chat	ANC mode enabled. Restores ANC and volume after default five seconds without speech.

Source10Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide LDAC, Pairing, AI Translation, AI Assistant, Voice Control and Easy Chat sections. Translation response through the phone is distinct from Pro Max case recording or case translation playback. Exact LDAC support FAQ additionally requires disabling Multipoint Connection, Dolby Audio and Audio Super Resolution. Manual and FAQ differ on two-device multipoint availability, which remains unknown.19Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/eu/article-description/How-do-I-enable-LDAC-on-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Where-can-I-do-thisRead 8 October 2026LDAC FAQ explicitly requires Android source support and firmware download where needed. LDAC cannot be enabled with Audio Super Resolution, Dolby Audio or Multipoint Connection. English manual prohibits only three-device LDAC. The multipoint_ldac boolean is omitted because two-device support is unresolved.

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.

62mAh11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly gives 62 mAh x2 earbuds. Stored capacity is one bud, not sum or charging current. Typical versus rated basis is not identified.

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.

No16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact D1203 Safety Instructions, English Important Safety Information item b: product contains non-replaceable batteries and explicitly says do not replace batteries yourself. Applies to the supplied product batteries. No disposal or service disassembly is represented as normal user replacement.

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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.

Asoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Yes	50
ANC on	Not available	No	6.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	28
ANC on	LDAC	No	4.5
Call	Not available	No	4

Source11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs gives ANC off 12 h per earbud charge / 50 h total and ANC on 6.5 h / 28 h total. LDAC+ANC 4.5 h. Call row uses ANC on 4 h. Claims are maxima. Volume, source and firmware unstated. Feature-dependent Dolby/voice/AI runtime rows omitted because table cannot name those modes explicitly.

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.

6.5h=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.

50h=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.

28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

27h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4h=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.

60min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs Charging Time explicitly gives earbuds up to 1 hour. This is buds in case, not case recharge.

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.

5min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging states a 5 minute earbud charge gives 4 hours playback.

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.

4h1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact Specifications FAQ: a 5-minute charge provides 4 hours of playtime in Normal mode. This is ANC-off earbud playback, not case-inclusive runtime.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging section and US Specifications FAQ: 4 hours after a 5 minute earbud charge in Normal (ANC-off) mode. Not case-inclusive total.

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.

690mAh11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly gives 690 mAh charging case cell capacity. Not USB output capacity or Pro Max case recording runtime.

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.

No16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact D1203 Safety Instructions, English Important Safety Information item b: product contains non-replaceable batteries and explicitly says do not replace batteries yourself. Applies to the supplied product batteries. No disposal or service disassembly is represented as normal user replacement.

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Case charging port

USB-C11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview labels charging case USB-C port.

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.

180min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging says empty case with earbuds removed takes 3 hours by cable. Specs matches. This is case alone, not combined charging.

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

Yes11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging instructs placing case at center of a wireless charger.

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.

Qi14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Battery section explicitly identifies Qi case charging. Tabletowo independently identifies Qi. No Qi2/MagSafe support inferred.

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.

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Resetting explicitly states a notification sound is heard from charging case. No Pro Max meeting-playback speaker functionality is imported.

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Screen on case

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Smart Screen show display controlling features and showing separate bud and case battery levels.

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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, Swipe, Voice commands12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls supports touch, swipe and Voice Control section identifies on-earbud hands-free spoken commands.

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.

Swipe12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls explicitly maps slide up/down on either earbud to volume changes.

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Gestures

Double tap, Tap and hold, Swipe up, Swipe down12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls table names these gestures. No head gesture control is inferred from head tracking.

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

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls explicitly says controls can be customized in soundcore app.

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

Anka12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026AI Assistant describes Anka, accessed with Hey Anka and app Chat With Anka. Generic Siri/Google Assistant are not added.

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

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Detection pauses playback on removing an earbud and resumes on reinsertion. Enabled by default and can be disabled.

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-detection sensors, Bone-conduction voice sensors20Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ, Wearing Detection section explicitly identifies IR sensors on the inside of both earbuds. Bone-conduction voice sensors are separately described by the exact-model Anker launch release. Head tracking alone is not used to infer a gyroscope.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Personalized EQ Adjustment explicitly identifies hearing testing. No clinical hearing diagnostic clearance is asserted.

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.

XXS, XS, S, M, L12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide diagram labels XXS, XS, S, M and L. M installed at purchase.

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

Silicone13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Construction section identifies silicone ear tips. Five sizes supplied, confirmed manual.

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.

Fins12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Wearing Guide identify removable ear fins in sizes 0, 1, 2. Size 1 installed. No ear hook.

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

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide explicitly directs Settings > Fit Test in app.

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

IP5512Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly IP55 for earbuds only. Charging case IP rating is not inferred.

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

soundcore12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide, Controls, firmware and multiple feature sections explicitly identify soundcore app.

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, iOS12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pairing diagrams document Android and iOS. AI Assistant explicitly discusses Android background app access. App also used on iOS.

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

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Firmware Update section gives user update procedure through app with case open and earbuds charging.

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

Apple Find My7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Both models features paragraph explicitly names Apple Find My. This is a launch claim. Manual separately documents local Bluetooth finding. No UWB precision finding is inferred.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026AI Translation supports Real-Time and Face-to-Face translation through connected soundcore app. Multipoint must be disabled. Phone speaker handles outward translated speech, not a Pro Max recording case.

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.

5.5g(0.2 oz)13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly says 5.5 g for one earbud, consistent with US maker 5.5 g without case. What Hi-Fi/TechRadar list 7 g per bud. The maker-linked 5.5 g claim wins. No measured mass claimed.

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.

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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 Wireless13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly names Hi-Res Audio Wireless. Exact TechRadar review independently states certification.

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

2AOKB-D1203, 2AOKB-D1203E16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official exact D1203 Safety Instructions page 3 lists these two FCC IDs. Case and earbud allocation unstated, so both are identifiers for this exact product, not guessed individual components.

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Other certifications

CE, UKCA17Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000035682/en_US/000035682.pdfRead 8 October 2026English first page EU & UK Declaration of Conformity identifies soundcore Liberty 5 Pro model D1203 and compliance with 2014/53/EU, RoHS and battery directives. This is conformity declaration evidence, not regulatory test measurements.

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

Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in five sizes, Ear fins in three sizes, USB-C charging cable12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Wearing Guide show earbuds, case, five tip sizes and three ear fin sizes. Charging explicitly identifies provided USB-C cable. Paper documents omitted because precise box inventory was not found.

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

Asoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

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USB-C charging cable	1

Source12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging explicitly identifies supplied USB-C charging cable. Length and opposite connector unstated.

Bsoundcore Liberty Buds 2

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Links

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Product page

www.soundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-calls1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact standalone Liberty 5 Pro manufacturer 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.soundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-calls1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specs section and Specifications FAQ of the exact product page. No standalone datasheet was found.

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

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdf5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official English D1203 user guide linked by soundcore support. The similarly named 000035081 PDF is Spanish and is not the canonical manual link.

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.

1.5years16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official D1203 Safety Instructions page 3 explicitly states 18-month limited warranty, with 12-month India exception. Applied to US reference from same document US/CA support section. Statutory rights and geographic exceptions excluded.

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