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General

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Series

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

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

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.

SP-Air5-Pro-Plus-BLACK1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Store variant SKU SP-Air5-Pro-Plus-BLACK. No barcode is listed. Amazon prints Model Number SoundPEATS Air5 Pro+.

GTIN / EAN

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.

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

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.

25 November 20252Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Maker release dated 25 November 2025.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

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

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

$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.

$129.992Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Launching globally with a starting price of 129.99 USD in the US. Regional prices differ by taxes and duties.

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.

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.

US2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Press release names Amazon listings for the US, Australia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Singapore and Canada. Only the US price is stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026The store sells one colour option, Black. A reviewer calls the finish a gold colourway on black.

Segment

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.

Music1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker product category is TWS earbuds with Hi-Res audio and ANC. It names no sport, gaming or office use.

Design

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

In-ear1Maker product 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.

In-ear1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

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.

Stem1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

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RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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

Asoundcore 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.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
MEMS	Not available	Not available	1
Dynamic	Woofer	10	1

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026xMEMS Cowell driver for the mids and highs plus a 10 mm dynamic driver for the lows. The MEMS driver size and acoustic role are not published, so no role is stored for it.

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

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Hybrid1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

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.

PU + PEEK composite1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker text: 10 mm dynamic driver with a PU + PEEK composite diaphragm and dual copper wiring.

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

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.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Reviewearbudsarena.com/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specification list gives 20 Hz to 40 kHz. The Amazon US listing gives a 40 KHz frequency response. No maker document or measurement states the range, so this is a secondary figure.

Impedance

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

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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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96kHz1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Press release: hi-res playback up to 96 kHz / 24 bit through aptX Adaptive. aptX Lossless is 44.1 kHz / 16 bit.

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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24bits1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Same aptX Adaptive claim as the sample rate.

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

Yes2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Adaptive EQ measures hearing and adjusts the sound automatically.

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.

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102Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026PeatsAudio app has a 10-band custom EQ.

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

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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

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Hybrid1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker text: feedforward + feedback hybrid ANC.

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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41Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image labels a feedforward, a feedback and a talk microphone on each earbud. Feedforward plus feedback gives four across the pair.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026AI Adaptive ANC detects the fit and the ambient noise level and adjusts cancellation in real time.

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

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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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55dB1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Up to 55 dB maximum reduction. Test conditions are not published.

Transparency mode

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

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image lists a transparency mode for situational awareness.

Adjustable transparency

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

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Conversation detection

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image lists wind noise protection with the microphones.

Measured

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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 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.

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

7h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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.

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.

61Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image says 6 microphones with AI noise cancellation. Whether the ANC microphones also serve calls is not stated.

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.

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.

61Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Three physical microphones per earbud: feedforward, feedback and talk.

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.

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.

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Mic noise reduction

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.

AI1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker text: AI noise-cancelling microphones and a voice enhancement algorithm.

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.

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

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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.

QCC30911Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row reads QCC3091. The press release names the Qualcomm QCC3091 SoC.

Connections

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.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth

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.

5.41Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

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.

SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row reads SBC/AAC/LC3/LDAC/aptX/aptX Adaptive/aptX Lossless.

Bluetooth profiles

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HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

LE Audio

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page bullet says it supports LE Audio. A gallery image adds that manual activation is required.

Auracast

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Two devices at the same time. LDAC and dual device connection cannot be used together.

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

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.

21Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual says dual device connection cannot be used with LDAC at the same time and is enabled by default.

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 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.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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

10m1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ gives an effective Bluetooth range of around 10 meters.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Claimed latency

Asoundcore Liberty Buds 2

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BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game mode	60

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page bullet and Amazon listing give a low-latency game mode of 60 ms. Codec and host are not stated.

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, 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.

Android, iOS, Windows4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 for LDAC testing. Cult of Mac used an iPhone and iPad.

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 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.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer used the earbuds with Android, iOS, Bluetooth dongles and a Windows laptop.

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

Asoundcore 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.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Disabled by default. Turn it on in the PeatsAudio app. Dual device connection must be turned off.
LC3 and LE Audio	Disabled by default. Turn them on in the PeatsAudio app.
aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless	Source device with Snapdragon Sound support.
Dual device connection	On by default. It cannot be used together with LDAC.
Active noise cancelling and transparency mode	Not available during calls.

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table note says LC3 and LDAC are disabled by default and are enabled in the PeatsAudio app. FAQ says ANC and transparency cannot be switched on during calls.

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.

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.

35mAh1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table reads 35*2 mAh for the earbuds, so 35 mAh each. 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.

Asoundcore 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.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	SBC	No	6
ANC off	AAC	No	6
ANC off	LDAC	No	4
ANC off	aptX Adaptive	No	4.5
ANC on	SBC	No	3.5
ANC on	AAC	No	3.5
ANC on	LDAC	No	3
ANC on	aptX Adaptive	No	3.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery table, tested at 40% volume in the SOUNDPEATS lab. Normal mode is stored as ANC off. Case total 30 hours is measured with AAC, 40% volume and normal mode per the press release. The spec table also says 30 hours total.

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

6h=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.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

3.5h=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

6h=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.

46h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

27h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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.

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.

60min1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Charging Time reads 1H (Earbuds) and 2H (Case).

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.

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.

Maker FAQ says the case charging current does not exceed 1 A and advises against fast chargers. The manual gives a charger power range of 2 to 5 W.1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

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.

10min1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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.

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.

2h1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page text and press release: 2 hours of playback from a 10 minute charge. Codec, ANC and volume are not stated.

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.

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.

520mAh1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table reads 520 mAh for the case.

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

USB-C1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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.

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.

120min1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Charging Time reads 2H for the case. The cable path is not stated.

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.

No4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the case has no wireless charging, only USB-C.

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

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.

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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.

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

Touch1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Control Type reads Touch.

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

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Touch3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Control panel icons: left single tap volume down, right single tap volume up.

Gestures

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

Left single tap: volume down, Right single tap: volume up, Double tap on either earbud: play or pause, answer or end a call, Right press and hold 1.5 seconds: next track3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Read from the control panel icons. Left single tap volume down, right single tap volume up, double tap play or pause and call answer or end, right 1.5 second press next track. Other icons are not stored because their meaning is not written out.

Remappable controls

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maker press release says the app has touch control assignment.

Voice assistant

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.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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

No4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says there is no in-ear detection sensor, so playback does not pause when an earbud is removed. Cult of Mac says the same.

Sensors

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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.

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.

Yes2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Adaptive EQ measures the hearing through the built-in microphones. No medical clearance is claimed.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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.

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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, 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.

S, M, L1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026In the box: ear tips S/M/L, 3 pairs.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026In the box: S, M, L silicone eartips.

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

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.

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Ear tip fit test

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.

Yes4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a fit-test tool in the PeatsAudio app that helps get a good seal.

Dust and water rating, buds

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.

IPX51Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Waterproof Rating reads IPX5. The scope is not stated, so no case rating is stored.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion 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.

PeatsAudio1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ and press release name the PeatsAudio app for iOS and Android.

App platforms

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.

Android, iOS2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026PeatsAudio App for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ says firmware updates are done in the app.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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.

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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.

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.

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Single Earbud Weight reads 5g.

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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41g(1.4 oz)4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Key specifications list a 41 g charging case next to 5 g earbuds. The maker gives 51.11 g for the case with earbuds, which agrees within 0.2 g. The reviewer figure is used for the empty case.

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

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Certifications

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

Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product 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.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Gallery images show the Hi-Res Audio Wireless badge. Product page says Hi-Res Audio certified.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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.

Snapdragon Sound, CE, UKCA, RCM, KC1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page lists Snapdragon Sound compatibility. The manual shows FCC, KC, CE, UKCA and RCM marks. No marking number is stored.

In the box

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In the box

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.

SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro+ Wireless Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips (S/M/L) x 3 pairs, Type-C charging cable, User manual, SOUNDPEATS stickers x 11Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table In the Box list.

Cables included

Asoundcore Liberty Buds 2

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BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

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USB-A to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table says Type-C Charging Cable. HiFiOasis and Parkablogs name it USB-A to USB-C. The length is not stated.

Links

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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

soundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-lossless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

soundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-lossless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Public product page with a Core Specs, Battery and Package table and a gallery of maker images. Selected reference is the Black US store listing.

Manual

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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Multilingual foldout user guide. It is a single image page without a text layer, so it was read as images. English panels cover pairing, controls and charging.

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

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Warranty

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

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1year1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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