Style

The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 have a very similar style to the first generation. Our unit has a nice matte black finish which shouldn't attract as many fingerprints as the previous version's glossy black finish, and they have a small splash of red color on the bottom of the stems. Overall, they look slightly more premium than the first-gen SoundCore Liberty Air.

Comfort

The Liberty Air 2 are decently comfortable, though their in-ear fit may not be for everyone. They come with five different silicone tip sizes to help ensure you get the most comfortable fit. 

Controls

The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2's touch-sensitive control scheme is decent and significantly improved over the previous model. Unfortunately, the headphones only offer four programmable controls which can be customized within the companion app: a double-tap and long hold on each ear. There's no feedback on the touch controls, and you only get audio cues when powering on/off or pairing the headphones. If you prefer physical buttons, check out the more affordable Anker SoundCore Life P2.

Breathability

Like most in-ear headphones such as the Google Pixel Buds A-Series Truly Wireless and the EarFun Air Pro 2 True Wireless, the Liberty Air 2 don’t trap any heat inside your ear, so you shouldn’t notice a difference in temperature when wearing them. This makes them a good option for sports as you shouldn’t sweat more than usual.

Portability

These truly wireless headphones are very small and lightweight and have excellent portability. Their charging case is also on the smaller side and should easily be able to fit into most pockets or bags.

Case

The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2's charging case is great. It feels slightly more premium than the previous model thanks to its matte finish, and it now includes wireless charging capabilities that should work with any Qi-enabled charger. It's worth noting that while we don't test this, we tried it on various wireless chargers around the office and found that it seems to be very susceptible to placement on the charging pad, and we had to place it in just the right spot to ensure charging.

Build Quality

The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2's build quality is good. Both the earbuds and the case feel less plasticky and slightly more premium than the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air. The case feels sturdy enough, with a good quality hinge that doesn't feel wobbly or loose, and overall it should be able to withstand a few drops or bumps without sustaining damage. The headphones are also rated IPX5 for sweat and water resistance, though we don't currently test for this.

Stability

The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 feel quite stable in your ear once you find the proper fit with the included tips. Like the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro Truly Wireless, once you achieve a decent seal, the buds should likely stay in your ear even during runs or light workouts. Unfortunately, they don't have optional stability fins, which would help improve this even further.

Battery

The Liberty Air 2's battery life is mediocre overall, but good for truly wireless headphones. Their continuous battery life is on the longer side, and their overall battery life of nearly 26 hours is very good. You can also charge one earbud while listening to the other. That being said, if you want headphones with an even longer continuous battery life, check out the Boltune BT-BH024 Truly Wireless or the Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Truly Wireless.

App Support

The Liberty Air 2's dedicated companion app is good. It offers 20 EQ presets as well as an 8-band graphic EQ to fully customize your sound profile. The app also contains Anker's HearID feature, which creates an EQ personally for you. While we don't officially test this, we tried it in the office and found it didn't make much of a difference. If you want wireless in-ears with a more impressive custom personalized EQ, check out the Nura Nuraloop Wireless. The Anker Soundcore app also allows you to button-map the four available touch-sensitive buttons. If you'd rather something with EQ presets built directly into the earbuds, consider the JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive Truly Wireless.

Bluetooth

The Anker Liberty Air 2 are Bluetooth-only truly wireless headphones. Unlike the first generation, these headphones now support aptX, which is a nice addition. They have high latency using aptX codec, but their latency is much lower on Android and iOS devices, which is nice if you like to stream video. However, some apps and devices compensate for latency differently, and your experience may vary.

Note: Unfortunately, our Bluetooth dongle encountered issues and we were unable to test their SBC latency. Considering how slightly high their aptX latency is, we'd expect their SBC performance to be slightly worse, and they likely aren't a good option for watching video content. We'll update this score when we can properly test latency. If you want more gaming-oriented truly wireless headphones, check out the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless.

Wired

These truly wireless headphones are Bluetooth-only. Their charging case charges via USB-C, and a 1.9ft cable is included.

Base/Dock

The case holds three additional charges. It supports charging via USB-C and wireless Qi charging, which is a nice addition at this price point.