SoundCore Liberty 2 Pro Review: Not What I Expected | Best-Sounding TWS Earbuds on a Budget
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- The Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro came out of left field, totally blindsiding me with its capabilities, and then some. How does this compare to the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Plus or the Sony WF-1000XM3, or the Amazon Echo Buds? Let's find out!
(And a shoutout to Soundcore for providing me with this test unit. Don't worry, this wasn't a paid review, it's still all my own opinions!)
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0:52 - Negatives
2:24 - Bulge Test
3:15 - Close-Up: Case
5:31 - Close-Up: Earbuds
7:32 - Close-Up: Soundcore App
11:33 - Positives
14:51 - Water Splash Test
15:24 - BT Distance Test
16:46 - Neutral Stuff
17:38 - Final Thoughts
18:26 - Closing (w/ Thumbs Down segment)
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Hey there, hope you're not being driven stir-crazy with this virus restrictions. Remember to do what's right for everyone! Anyway, enjoy binge watching my videos. Also, what's your fave-sounding pair of earbuds?
appreciate the suggestions on keeping us all sane. Classy. Big thumbs up
It's definitely not an Android vs Apple thing. Can you try factory resetting the buds, then pair them using the given instructions and see if that works?
@that's revoltin - You're welcome! Thanks for commenting!
Quick question for you .. so if you had to pick one these soundcore pro 2 or the Jabra elite active 75t ? I m torn lol
I hear the soundcore 2 have a bad hissing sound in them which I don't want . I just returned both pair of Samsung galaxy buds buds plus and the lives were a joke !
@Bri C, the Jabras if your main focus is high activity, the Soundcores if you prioritize SQ (handles light workouts just fine). I haven't had the hissing issue, but that might be down to 2 things: production batch and/or one's own hearing.
I can tell you’re a great person. Soundcore liberty pro 3’s have become my all time favorite. I’m blown away by the sound and comfort.
Dude! Fantastic review. You've got a new subscriber just based on your thorough review.
Glad you thought so! 😎 Thank you for subscribing and for enjoying the video!
agree did the same !!
Very positive review in every sense - thanks a lot!
Thank you, Denis!
Great review. I got my pair just a couple of days ago and agree with you on just about every thing you said. I just wish I had found your review before I got them. I spent hours trying to decide I'd I should get them or not. It would have saved me a lot of time. Luckily I made the right choice.
Happy that enjoy them too, Ian! Thanks for dropping in!
Great review, I own these and enjoy watching other's review them. Especially while we are all at home, for the time being. You are spot on with your review, and I love mine. Great presentation and I look forward to more, I'm a fan. Thanks 👍🙌 Wash your Hands!
Thanks, Mark! These earbuds deserve more attention and accolades than it's received. Stay healthy and well, and don't hoard the TP! 😛
I ordered Sony WF-1000XM3 because it’s on sale for $120. Now when it came, I was really disappointed because it never finished a song without stutters. The store said I need to bring it to a nearest Sony service center to fix it. WTF! I said you should replace it automatically or money back, not bring it to fix it. Man that’s a big NO for any consumer who got an item with problems right away. The good thing after shipping, on the 4th day I got my money back. Then I watched your video regarding Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro and you said how beautiful it sounds I purchased it right away.
I love your work! And it’s a warm feeling watching your videos. It’s like a family member giving you tips. And you know about being a family, you only get what is best and true.
Thank you and stay healthy!❤️🙏👍👍
Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony. Bummer it wasn't great for you. That said, let us know what you think of the Soundcore when you get it! And you stay safe and well, too!
@@gearupaaron yes it sounds good. The thing that I don’t like is it’s the first time my ear aches. I change the size of the ear pieces and wings, but still not comfortable. And the other one that is giving me a hard time is the equalizer. Every time I change a slider, the music poses, then comes back again. I can’t distinguish the change when setting. That’s why it’s better for my opinion that there are no equalizer present in earbuds apps.
Great review, very indepth and everything a potential consumer needs to know! Liked! ps i like how u tossed water on yourself to prove the ipx rating LOL
Thanks for the kind words! The water dunk in most of my videos is more like a fun thing to do, which actually involves my son or my wife. 😜
Think you might need to try the water test again just to make sure they're good to go 😂 , good video and info keep up the awesome work !!
There was another take after the one in the video, but that sent water straight up my nose. Decided not to include that in the final cut. The earbuds survived, though. Ha-ha!
Really enjoyed the content excellent!,best wishes brotha,be safe
Many thanks, Ysidro! Remember to come back soon! 😎
I love your energy man.
Also... you called the menu button a hamburger. I never heard that before.
Thank you, thank you! IIRC, "hamburger" was used a lot by Android folks when it was first introduced, which was like back in ancient times!
Thank So Much Aaron 😊
Have had mine since Christmas 2019 and have Enjoyed Them Every Day of this past Year, (All 8 Hours each day).
Will be saving Your Review, as I found it to be Excellent, and Right On 👍🏻
Thanks again Aaron, HAPPY NEW YEAR and Keep Staying Safe 😁,
JaneLee 🕊️ - in Suburban Philadelphia
12/27/20
PS, Zero Hissing On Mine !
Thanks for watching this and the kind words as well, JaneLee! Happy new year to you also and hope you had a good Christmas holiday! It's also great the the Liberty 2 Pro is still working good for you 😁
@@gearupaaron ;
You're quite Welcome, (my Privilege) -
Thank You -
I Did -
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They Most Definitely Are 😊.
Thank You for Replying to me 🙂
All The Best For You in 2021 🤞,
JaneLee 🕊️
Hi Aaron. Great job as always. You are the best. Can I ask you about the Hiss everybody complains about with these?
Watching and listening with my SoundCore Liberty 2 Pro, these earbuds are really worth it, the sound is really fantastic especially the deep bass!
These L2Ps are really that good - glad you enjoy yours, Mr. L!
I just got these and am still waiting for the Bass ,its what I bought them for , disappointed
@@gearupaaron how bout the latency , does it low enough for gaming like PUBG ? or any other game ?
@@Tec2Nut Did you use the app to set the equaliser?
@@Tec2Nut in the app put bass booster and it will get big bass you need the app for these to work properly
Nice Review
Thanks! Come back tomorrow for another Soundcore review (and possibly another one in a week or two)! 😎
@@gearupaaron will do 😃
I got Liberty 2 Pro, two days back and here's my personal review after I burned them for 24hrs
Bass: 9/10
Mids: 9/10
Highs: 8/10
Instrument Separation: 8.5/10
Seeing the hype around for these earphones I'm not quite sure whether I got what I was expecting for out of these,
The highs are not the best from the rest, these have tight Bass and Mids are alright, but overall I was not Blown away by these, I'd say they are simply Great pair of true wireless earphones, but Studio quality and for Audiophiles? well I'm not quite sure if they live up to the hype.
I have tried and tested all the EQ settings they work well, but none of the presets blew me away.
I was expecting a jaw dropping reaction after listening to these, but I didn't.
And after 1hour of continuous usage, my left ear starts hurting following with the right Ear after some more time of listening.
I believe they perform better than SONY WF-1000XM4 or Airpods Pro, but these didn't live up to my Expectations (IN EAR STUDIO PERFORMANCE) and I'm Sad how they turned out in the end.
Thanks for your detailed feedback, Ganesh! I'm sure a lot of folks will find this useful too. Much props to you, sir. 🙏👍
Hey bro did they got any ANC feature through updates till now
If you are having trouble getting them in or out of the case, it's because you are not doing it right. I had the same problem when I first got them, I always had to figure out which way they went until I figured it out (after watching this video). The buds in the case are in the correct orientation to put in your ear, so you are just lifting them straight up and sliding them back towards your ear, no twisting or turning. Putting them back in is the same in reverse. For anyone that is interested, the case will fit SpinFit CP240 double flange eartips.
I ordered a pair of these and receive them on Thursday this week. One YT reviewer stated that there was an audible hiss with these earbuds. I’m hoping that is not an issue with these.
Hi Pete, some folks have complained about hissing, but note that hissing applies to a lot of audio devices out there. On top of that, there are a few variables at play, such as your hearing/ear health, audio source (receiver, PC, phone, OS, bitrate, media provider), codec being used, etc. I hope yours doesn't hiss! 😎
@@gearupaaron No, the problem is with the earbuds themselves, Anker admitted this in a customer service response. Anyone buying these need to make sure the SKU tag says "iteration 2" to have a chance at not getting a defect.
I just bought a pair. Hopefully they are good.
Let us know what you think when you get it!
The sound is awesome..But I had to return them because no matter how many combos I tried, they really hurt my ears because the wings stretch the back of the ears way far back. Which also effects a snug fit..
Maybe try the new Liberty 3 Pro - the weight distribution is much better now. Wing tip design is different too. I have a video on it... ua-cam.com/video/oXS9nJmgLQ4/v-deo.html
I have many buds including these. You are correct, they sound fantastic - similar to the WF-1000XM3 which I also have. Bluetooth range is the best of any buds I have, around 25 meters. I can’t say anything negative except that I can’t get more than 5.5 hours or so.
The WFs have a warmer profile than the L2P, sounding almost analog.
傅紹倫 They are both excellent. Go with the XM3 if you want ANC; go with the L2P if you don’t need it.
Hey just came across your channel, I subscribed after watching this vid! I just got the Anker liberty soundcore 2, do you recommend these over those? I agree with you, the marketing jargon is so confusing and impossible to understand!
I have these, they are amazing. The sound is just crazy. I've not used the non pro's, the liberty 2, so I guess I cannot compare. But I can say the pro's are amazing. The added Astria Coaxial Acoustic Architecture (haha copy and paste) seems to work flawless. Hope this helps, and not just someone intruding. 👍😎 Stay Safe
@@ohhomer9382 What about ear fatigue? I have noticed in the liberty 2s that after about an hour it starts to get sore 😅 thanks for your response!
Hey Kailyn, thanks for subbing and checking out my channel! Yes, the Liberty 2 and 2 Pro vary differently in terms of sound quality. Anker products don't usually vary that much between models, but this is one of those rare occasions.
Ear fatigue subjective usually, but generally earbuds with wing tips or those designed not to sit IN the ear canal (if done right) tend to be more comfortable. The Liberty 2 Pro and Sony WF-1000XM3 are pretty comfortable like that.
Copy-paste FTW, Mark!
@@kailynf5983 The style seems to be the same, again I've not worn the non pro's. But from looking at them, you would have same fit. The fatigue will go away over time with use, your ears just need to muscle memory them, in my opinion. Much Love, Wash them Hands 🙌
Sando,Hello wish I would have tryed these Air Pro's as for the JBL's I am very pleased with them,sweet, crisp,nice bass,and a super tight fit rite out of the box.So for me so far so good
Actually, the hole below the earbuds are air vents for the bass/dynamic driver. These have 4 mics, and that's it. What I wish more than anc is ambient mode. Makes these better for jogging outdoors and such.
You are right about the 4 mics... Thanks!
Hahahah that Peter McKinnon intro!!
I like to call mine the 2nd-rate version 😅
Great review=New subscriber, just a question about sound quality, which are better and why, the Sony wf-1000xm3 or this, because I have the Sony, they sound good, but are not that comfortable and don't have IP rating. Thanks!
Good question... The Sony is better sounding, but I ended up having the Soundcore as my daily, if that tells you something. 😁 Thank you so much for subbing, btw! ✌️
@@gearupaaron Thanks for the quick response. Just to be more specific, what I like to hear is the separation of instruments, and a better Soundstage , and I often hear music with violin and piano or in which voices are the most important. So, considering this, do you still would say the wf-1000xm3 are the best for me?
Unless you have a chance to test the Soundcore out for yourself, then I say stick with the Sony. You did say that comfort is an issue too though, right?
@@gearupaaron yep, with Sony's I have always the feeling that they will fall from my ears, so is annoying to use them, also because of their lack of IP rating
Apart from not having touch sensors, everything is great about this pair of earbuds!
I agree!
Im subs bro!!
Thanks for subbing, Wara! Tell others about this channel, too! 👍😁
Well your review was sweet I loved it and subscribed but I shall tell you they do have active noise cancelation not for the music but it's for the mics as they will cancel noise from any background so the person in the other side of the phone call will hear you perfectly
Yes, that would be cVc. Thanks for pointing it out AND for your support! 👍👍
hey there - subscribed - could you tell me what type of qi charger you are using? thanks, I
Thanks for subbing - help me spread the word! I use this Qi charger: amzn.to/3g4AVzr (I like it for its discreet, professional look.)
I'm looking for punchy bass tws that hit to your skull like bose sound sport. Is this it?
Hi @Jupiter Bright, thanks for your question! The Soundcores have strong bass, but I wouldn't classify them as bass thumpers. IIRC, the Boses are maybe a LITTLE stronger, as most exercise-dedicated earbuds tend to be. Hope that helps some! Thanks again!
Fantastic production on all your content! Amazing job keep it up Aaron, you will definitely continue to build a solid fanbase! Well i.m.o. atleast lol. I do really hope you can hit 100ksubs by 2021!
Everyone please SHARE this man's CONTENT!!! TRULY UN-BIASED reviews, honest, no BS, great product, product tests, super convenient time stamps on almost every video! THAT LEGITIMATELY HURTS A UA-cam CHANNEL! You can clearly tell Aaron is a man that honors what he stands by and seems 100% Unbiased ALWAYS! Please Share, Subscribe and get your friends watching/Subbing too!
Ty Aaron hope you hit 50k subs soon!
Wow, thanks for the vote of confidence, Dean. It would be great to reach a bigger audience, but as they say: all in due time! Again, thanks for your kind yours - keep passing the word and come back for more! Is there anything you'd like me to review that I haven't?
@@gearupaaron Heyy Aaron sorry for the slow reply! Lifes been quite hectic to say the least. I'd love to see you review the sometime like the helm TW BT5.0, audiophile hifi earbuds or maybe the new skullcandy push ultra (preferably the yellow 😄) if you don't feel like doing any of the two i proposed dont sweat it! Thanks again great new video and wish you and your family/friends all great and long lasting health!
They both might be worth a look. Thanks for the suggestion, man.
whats the song in the first min of the vid?
Let me check... It's been awhile 😁
Why is my liberty 2 pros not updatingggg!!?? This is so frustrating.. anyone else have this issue?
Hey Max, have you tried factory resetting the buds, then start from there?
@@gearupaaron Hey man, yeah o tried everything. I had to contact anker support hopefully my replacements won't have any issue.
Senheizer momentum vs this in detail plz?
If you watch my Momentum video and this one and then compare what I said about them, it should provide a pretty good idea. Thanks for your comment! 👍
What about call quality and using it on multiple devices?
Hi Dev, call quality is average (it's JUST manageable in noisy environments); there's no multipoint, unfortunately. Thanks for your question!
Is there any hiss from these at a low volume?
These have practically none. I have pretty good hearing still at all frequencies and I have hear a very slight hint of it when things are silent.
Bro plz tell me this ear buds wireless range
Check out 15:24 of the vid.
Ordered the white one online, and its cheaper than the black, any ideas why?
They do this from time to time. Perhaps to drive more sales to their lesser selling item?
Watching your review with my L2P...
You were spotted on about the sound quality. In my case, I bought this thing when it was on sales for $110 so it was the best deal ever!!
The L2P is now my daily driver that replaced both Bose Sound Sport Free and Sony WF 1000XM3.
I don't think I heard you said anything about using only one side of the earbuds at a time. The L2P can be used either left or right by itself and this alone is already a deal breaker for me because I'm always preferred using just the left earbud. Most of the earbuds in the market including the new Jabra 75t and Senn Momentum 2 still don't offer this feature because only the right side can be used by itself (my right ear gets fatigue a lot easier than my left ear for some reason).
As for ANC, it's nice to have but I think most people can live without it since the earbuds already had passive noise isolation
Hey thanks for the lengthy comment! Being only able to use the right earbud seems to be a BT 5.0 "feature", which is odd. Maybe they'll figure it out in the next version(s).
@@gearupaaron Oh, what I meant was that the L2P do have mono mode and I can use either left or right while 75t and Momentum 2 don't have this feature which is odd considering the price for those brands.
Review about Sony WF XB 700 Please
Hey Swapnil, that's actually something I'm testing right now, so stay tuned for that video! Thanks for your suggestion, btw! 👍
@@gearupaaron thanks sir for your reply waiting for your video eagerly 😊
Coming soon in about 2 weeks (not including this one)!
@@gearupaaron I will be the first viewer to see it 😊
"right in the middle of this pandemic thing" Oh, how I wish that were true lol
Pandemic? What pandemic? Ha-ha!
do they stay in the ear while jogging
Unfortunately these won't do well with jogging.
The Liberty 2 Pro....Set up your own EQ .....They will be awesome once you update them and set up the custom EQ ...... They are amazing for real ..... and I own the B&O E8 II and the Sennheiser and also The Lypertek Tevi's and these I use every day now...... You get around 6 hours at full power....But I run them at 70% and get almost 9 hours ..... I take a shower with mine and they work perfectly .....
Awesome! 👍
You shower with the Liberty 2 Pro's? They are not meant for that. They are IPX4. Minor splashes.
Pushing the boundaries so you don't have to, ha-ha, plus it's all in good fun 😜
No mic test?
I had not thought of that idea until later! 😛
can you compare them with galaxy buds plus ?
Hi, have you watched my review of the Buds Plus? You could watch the two back to back and compare the notes I made about each of them. 😁
@@gearupaaron your pick?
Depends on your criteria. If SQ and tunability, then the L2P. If lightness and battery life, then Samsung.
@@gearupaaron bought the liberty 2 not pro for 50USD and it's AMAZING!!!..NO HISS sound and I'm loving it bro...thank you for your review!!!
Happy you're enjoying your new toy!
if could reply to this i would appreciate it a lot. these or jabra active elite 75t?
Depends on how you'll be using them - workout-centric or prioritizing SQ?
@@gearupaaron well, it is tricky.
i walk a LOT everywhere, often while raining and i want them to be ok even if they fall out. thus considering jabra. read the SQ is no slouch either.
but i really REALLY love great SQ also, am hoing from my wired momentums to it 🤔 so i am really in a pickle
What's your budget, in you don't mind me asking?
@@gearupaaron 200e
They're both great for what you're describing. Jabras has slight advantage if you like more water resistance, Soundcore if you enjoy really good SQ and app tunability. If you can swing it, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 @ about €275. Way too expensive for my blood, that one, but really at the top of the game.
I own these and if you put on the longest wingtips, the buds won't fit in the case.
Do you also use the larger-sized buds? I used medium buds with large wing tips and they fit.
@@gearupaaron yea I tried going with smaller tips and they don't fit.
That's odd, in the video I have the large tips with mediums, and they fit fine.
@@gearupaaron ok I'm an idiot, I guess Left and Right wingtips matter lol
Mine fits perfectly with the large wing tips
If your furniture starts moving, you need to slow down. Its no the furniture, its the magnets moving the planet.
Have you head the infamous hiss in silent periods?
Ha-ha, some of my furniture wobble because my floor isn't super flat. I haven't heard a hiss from these, but have on others I've tested.
I received it in the morning and it's still hiss
Dissapointed
R.I.P.
Hi, can you explain what you mean by "still" hissing? Did you have another pair of these that hissed or was it another brand/model?
wd be great to include sound demos in your reviews...
Hey Gilbert, just started doing them in the latest reviews. Still learning! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@gearupaaron cool, lookin' forward to it
Headphones are easier to test than earbuds, in this regard, though.
@@gearupaaron true, I haven't seen a good sound demo of an IEM yet
I'm setting up a simple rig that MAY do the trick.
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The old wives tale is true, the size of the earbud case directly corresponds to the size of a man's d---. That's why i can never use earbuds, but instead very large and thixk over the ear headphones
I got my pods at iplaypods.com and they are awesome.
awesome one
Not your strong point, comedy?