Our Verdict
Acceptable for mixed usage. They have a satisfactory audio reproduction, and their small and portable design will be great for commuting, especially since they have a decent noise isolation performance. They can be fairly stable for sports if you use the stability fin sleeves, but their bulky bud design might not fit everyone well. They barely leak, which is great for the office, but their very short battery life won’t be suitable for a normal workday. Like some truly wireless headphones, their latency is very high and won’t be suited for watching TV content. Also, their latency issues and their mediocre microphone make them a very poor option for gaming.
- Decent audio reproduction.
- Breathable and portable for sports.
- Durable build.
- Bulky earbud design.
- Not the most stable option.
- Short continuous playtime.
Decent for neutral listening. The Anker Zolo Liberty+ have a powerful, extended, and consistent bass, a well-balanced mid range, and a very good and accurate treble. However, the bass is ever so slightly boomy, the mid range is slightly recessed (which pushes vocals and lead instruments to the back of the mix), and some S and T sounds in the treble may sound overly sharp. Nevertheless, these headphones are versatile for a wide variety of music genres and will sound good on bass-heavy tracks. You can also select a few EQ presets in their app.
Decent for commuting and traveling. Their in-ear fit offers good isolation performance, but they don’t do that much against lower-end frequencies like engine rumble. However, you’ll be able to listen at higher volumes since they barely leak. They are easy to carry around, but their 3-hour battery life won’t be ideal for long rides and flights. On the upside, with up to 48 hours of battery life advertised in their case, you should have enough battery for most trips, if you take breaks during your listening sessions.
Good for sports. These headphones won’t make you sweat more than usual when working out, which is great. They are fairly stable, if you use the sleeves with a stability fin, but they might fit awkwardly for some people. Head movement doesn’t make the headphones fall off, but it might break the seal.
Passable for the office. The Anker Zolo Liberty+ barely leak, so you’ll be able to listen to your music at high volumes without bothering anybody surrounding you. However, their fit isn’t the most comfortable and their battery life is very short, so you’ll have to charge them at lunchtime if you want to use them later. You’ll also need to charge them before leaving if you want to use them during your commute home.
Bad for gaming. These headphones have too much latency issues for gaming and their microphone is mediocre for online games. They also won’t be comfortable for long gaming sessions, and their short battery life will only last you about 3 hours. They also won’t be customizable like some gaming headsets we’ve reviewed so far. These headphones should not be used for this use case.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 02, 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 Apr 26, 2019: Review published.
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The Anker Zolo Liberty+ are acceptable truly wireless earbuds that don’t necessarily set themselves apart due to their performance. They have decent sound, but their bulky design can fit awkwardly in some ears, meaning it won’t be the most comfortable or stable option. For some better overall options, see our suggestions for the best true wireless earbuds, the best wireless earbuds for running, and the best wireless earbuds for iPhone users.
The Jabra Elite 65t are more premium-feeling headphones than the Anker Zolo Liberty+ Truly Wireless. However, they perform quite similarly to the Anker but have a less accurate bass reproduction. On the upside, you’ll get about twice the battery life on the Jabra and you also get a nice app with a good EQ. You can connect the Elite 65t to two devices, and they have slightly better Bluetooth latency as well. On the other hand, the Anker have better sound out-of-the-box and may offer better overall value.
The Anker Zolo Liberty+ Truly Wireless are more versatile truly wireless headphones than the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) because of their closed-back design that isolates more ambient noise. This makes the Anker better suited for the office and commuting. However, the Apple are more comfortable and feel slightly better built than the Anker. The Apple are also more portable, thanks to their great case. If you use them with an iOS device that can take advantage of the H1 chip, we expect noticeably lower latency on the Apple. On the other hand, the Anker deliver sound more consistently and have noticeably more bass.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air are better truly wireless earbuds than the Anker Zolo Liberty+ Truly Wireless. The SoundCore are more comfortable, stable for sports, and their sound quality is slightly better as well. You also get more continuous playback time on the SoundCore and a more compact and portable case. On the other hand, you get an app that offers a few features with the Zolo, and they feel a bit better-built since they don't have the same glossy and plastic feel of the SoundCore.
The Anker SoundCore Liberty Lite Truly Wireless and the Anker Zolo Liberty+ Truly Wireless are practically the same truly wireless headphones, but the SoundCore will be more suited for sports thanks to their better fit and stability. Both have a pretty short battery life, but the Zolo last a bit longer, on top of having an app with a few features. On the other hand, the Zolo are bulkier, but their case holds more additional charges. Overall, these headphones are very similar.
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