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Shokz OpenFit Air 2 vs Soundcore Liberty Buds 2

What OpenFit Air 2 does better (1) and where Liberty Buds 2 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Shokz OpenFit Air 2
Shokz · 2026OpenFit Air 2
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Soundcore Liberty Buds 2
Soundcore · 2026Liberty Buds 2
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
6.2Battery9.3
7.5Build & features8.5

Why is OpenFit Air 2 better than Liberty Buds 2?

  1. Driver size11.8 mm vs 9.2 mm+28%

Why is Liberty Buds 2 better than OpenFit Air 2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · OpenFit Air 2: Yes
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACNo · OpenFit Air 2: Yes
  5. Earbud weight (each)7.2 g vs 4.7 g+53%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11.8 mm9.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Total with charging case36 h—
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.16.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.2 g4.7 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlack, Ice Blue, White—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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