The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air True Wireless are mixed usage headphones and are very versatile for everyday casual use. Their truly wireless design resembles the Apple AirPods (1st generation) Truly Wireless, but with a glossier finish. They're very portable, and their in-ear fit blocks lots of ambient noise, which is nice for commuting and at the office. They have a fairly neutral sound profile and have an amazing wireless range. Unfortunately, truly wireless earbuds don’t have very long battery life, and their latency is too high for watching videos and gaming. On the upside, they offer great performance for their price, and most users should be pleased with them.
Our Verdict
The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air true wireless are decent for mixed usage. They're very versatile for everyday casual use, and critical listeners can appreciate their fairly neutral sound profile. They are portable and isolate a good amount of ambient noise, making them a good choice for commuting and the office. Their design is very breathable, and the fit is stable for more intense physical activities. However, some may find the in-ear fit to be tiring after a while. Their latency is also too high to be suitable for watching videos and gaming.
- Very lightweight and portable design.
- Fairly neutral sound profile.
- Great isolation performance.
- In-ear fit might not be for everyone.
- No volume controls.
The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air true wireless are decent for neutral listening. They have a deep and accurate bass, a well-balanced mid-range, and a great treble. However, there’s a slight recess in the mid-range that barely nudges the vocals to the back of the mix, and their treble is a bit uneven on sibilances as some may lack detail and others might sound slightly sharp. Also, fans of heavier sound profiles might find the bass of these headphones to be on the lighter side. The in-ear design might not be the most comfortable for long listening sessions.
The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air are good for commuting and traveling. Their design is very portable and easy to carry around. They also isolate a good amount of ambient noise, including the rumble of bus and airplane engines. Unfortunately, the in-ear fit might not be ideal for long rides and flights, and their 4-hour battery life might not last you a long trip. On the upside, they don’t leak much, so you won’t have to worry about bothering people surrounding you with your music.
The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air are great for sports. These truly wireless in-ears are very portable, and their fit is very stable if you can find the right tip size for your ears. They barely move around and shouldn’t pop out of your ears. Their design is also breathable, so you shouldn’t sweat more while wearing them.
The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air are fair for office use. They create a great seal that blocks ambient chatter, letting you concentrate on your music and tasks. They also don’t leak, so colleagues shouldn’t hear what you’re listening to. Unfortunately, their battery life of one charge isn’t very long, and you’ll need to recharge them during the day with the case. The in-ear fit might not be comfortable for a whole workday, so you might need to take breaks here and there if you feel fatigued.
The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air are poor for gaming. They shouldn't be used for gaming, as their latency is too high, and their microphone quality is sub-par if you play online with friends and teammates. Even if you’re not looking for a microphone, you shouldn’t use these headphones for video games.
The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air aren't suitable for gaming.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jan 29, 2019: Review published.
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The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air are very versatile, truly wireless in-ears with a fairly neutral sound profile. They have a lightweight design, but they look like a cheaper version of the Apple AirPods (1st generation) Truly Wireless. They also have great isolation performance, which is great for commuting and to use at the office. Unfortunately, the in-ear fit might be fatiguing after long listening sessions, and their latency is high for watching videos and gaming.
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The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air are more versatile and cheaper than the RHA TrueConnect Truly Wireless. The Anker might not have volume control, but these in-ears have good audio reproduction. The two headphones are very similar, but the sound quality is what makes the Anker the best option. The Anker might feel a bit cheaper than the RHA due to their plastic and glossy build, but if you're usually careful with your headphones, this shouldn't be a problem. The RHA feel sturdier but don’t have a standby mode like the Anker have.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air are slightly better headphones than the JLab Audio JBuds Air ANC Truly Wireless. The Anker have a better-balanced sound profile and they can isolate more noise passively than the JLab with ANC on. However, the JLab are better built and offer a longer continuous and total battery life. The JLab also have less latency on PC, iOS, and Android, although some apps compensate for latency differently.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air are better truly wireless earbuds for most people than the JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive Truly Wireless. The Anker isolate more noise and have a more neutral, balanced default sound profile. They don't have any onboard EQ presets though, like the JLab, and they don't have volume controls either. The JLab battery also lasts a bit longer, but they don't have any power-saving features.
The Anker SoundCore Life P2 Truly Wireless are similar to the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air. The Life feel slightly better built with a more premium matte finish and have a longer battery life. On the other hand, the Liberty have better noise isolation and a slightly more neutral sound profile.
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