Style

The Anker SoundCore Life P2 have a very similar style to the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 but with a bronze colored logo instead of silver, and without the flash of red. Both the headphones and the case have a matte black finish that gives them a slightly more premium look than other options in the same price point.

Comfort

The Anker SoundCore Life P2 are decently comfortable, but their in-ear design creates a bit of a plunger feeling in the ear. Like the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2, they come with five different sizes of silicone tips, which is great.

Controls

The Anker SoundCore Life P2's controls are disappointing. Unfortunately, there's no volume control, and since there's no companion app, the controls can't be customized. On the upside, they're fairly easy to use and their physical, clicky buttons help them provide better feedback than earbuds with touch controls, like the JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive Truly Wireless.

Breathability

Like most in-ear headphones, the Anker SoundCore Life P2 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 extremely portable thanks to their small and lightweight design. Their charging case is smaller than some other options and should easily fit into most pockets or bags.

Case

The charging case for the Anker SoundCore Life P2 is decent. It feels a bit cheaper than the case of the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2, and the earbuds rest horizontally instead of vertically, making them a little bit more difficult to put in the case.

Build Quality

The Anker SoundCore Life P2's build quality is good. The earbuds themselves feel just as well-built as the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2, but with physical buttons instead of a touch-sensitive surface. The case feels a bit cheaper made, with a slightly wobbly hinge and thin lid. On the upside, the headphones are also rated IPX7 for waterproofing, though we don't currently test this.

Stability

The Anker SoundCore Life P2 feel quite stable in the ear once you've achieved a proper fit with the included tips. While they don't have stability fins, they should still be able to stay in your ear even during runs or light workouts. If you're looking for an even more stable pair of in-ears, check out the Mpow X3 Truly Wireless.

Battery

The battery life of the Anker SoundCore Life P2 isn't bad overall but is quite good for truly wireless headphones. While their 6-hour battery won't get you through a full day of work, their case provides an additional five charges, so you can charge them up on your break, wherever you are. Their total battery life of nearly 35 hours is among the highest of any truly wireless headphones we've tested. If you're looking for longer continuous battery life, you may prefer the Sony WF-C500 Truly Wireless. Their case only holds one extra charge, though.

App Support

Unfortunately, unlike the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 or the Anker SoundCore Life P3 Truly Wireless, the Life P2 don't have a dedicated companion app. This means you can't customize the control scheme or sound profile of these headphones in any way. If you want earbuds that have an app with sound customization features, take a look at the Wyze Buds Truly Wireless.

Bluetooth

The Anker SoundCore Life P2 are Bluetooth-only truly wireless headphones. While they support aptX, unfortunately they don't support aptX(LL), and they aren't recommended for watching videos or gaming, as their latency is very high.

Wired

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

Base/Dock

The case holds three additional charges, and charges via USB-C.