Anker unveils $ 130 Liberty Air 2 Pro Soundcore headphones to compete with AirPods Pro

Anker today announced the launch of the Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro headphones, which are true wireless headphones with active noise cancellation capabilities.

Priced at $ 130, the Liberty Air 2 Pro earphones are half the price of the AirPods Pro and are the first Soundcore earbuds to offer noise canceling functionality. There are three ANC modes including Transport, Indoor and Outdoor to adjust noise cancellation levels.

The transport mode is optimized to reduce noise from engines, traffic and public transport to reduce noise by up to 90% during a trip, while the outdoor mode targets low and medium frequency sounds to minimize noise. noise while allowing traffic noise to pass. . Indoor Mode targets and cancels human voices.

The Liberty Air 2 Pro is available in four colors: Onyx Black, Titanium White, Sapphire Blue and Crystal Pink. The earbuds provide six hours of battery life with ANC on or seven hours with the feature off, and there’s a USB-C / Qi charging case that adds up to 26 hours of extra battery life.

Six built-in microphones optimize voice for phone calls and aim to minimize background noise, and the headphones are Siri compatible at launch. There are built-in touch controls for music playback, which can be customized in the associated app.

Regarding sound, Anker says the headphones feature PureNote Driver technology with 11mm drivers for “crisp sound and clarity at all frequencies.” A HearID custom equalizer feature is included to intelligently analyze each person’s hearing profile to create a tailor-made sound configuration. There’s also an adjustable equalizer with 22 preset sound profiles, and the headphones come with nine pairs of silicone tips so users can get the perfect fit.

The Liberty Air 2 Pro can be purchased from Anker’s website or from Amazon for $ 129.99.