The Liberty Buds’ removable fins solve a different problem from silicone ear tips. They brace the earpiece against the outer ear, while leaving the semi-open shape intact. That gives you a way to adjust stability without pushing a tip deeper into the canal.
In depth
soundcore Liberty Buds review
Published
Best forPeople who want tipless earbuds for calls but need more grip than a bare plastic shell.
At a glance
- Noise cancellation
- Supported
- Weight
- Approx. 4.9 g per earbud
- Battery life
- Up to 6 h (ANC on)
- Connections
- Bluetooth 6.1 multipointoptional LDAC
Pros
- Four fin sizes give a tipless design some fit adjustment.
- Multipoint serves a phone and work computer.
- The case and earbuds have separate playback ratings.
Cons
- A semi-open fit admits surrounding sound.
- Wind can make a call less clear.
Design & Fit
- Four fin sizes
- Approx. 4.9 g per earbud with size-2 fin
Start with different fin sizes if one side loosens when you speak. A larger fin changes how the body braces against the ear; it doesn’t turn the shell into a sealed in-ear monitor. That matters if your aim is to keep an earbud in place rather than keep a train quiet.
Calls & Noise Cancellation
- Adaptive ANC
- Four microphones
Scarbir found voices clear in conferencing and noted that heavier impacts in the background could be reduced. Wind still made speech less consistent. A desk call and a call made outside a station are therefore different tests of the microphones, even if the fit stays stable. 1
Connectivity & Battery
- Bluetooth multipoint
- Optional LDAC
- Up to 6 hours with ANC
Connect a computer and phone and you can keep the same fit for a podcast and a meeting. Soundcore quotes six hours of continuous playback with ANC and seven with it off. The case lifts those totals to 26 and 30 hours. Choose the continuous figure for a shift when you won’t have time to put the buds away.
Alternatives
The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Open is a simpler open-fit alternative without the removable fins or active cancellation. If such a shell already sits securely in your ears, the Liberty Buds’ main advantage is adjustment. Someone who needs substantial acoustic isolation should compare a sealed design first.
Verdict
Choose the Liberty Buds for the combination of a light, tipless shell, adjustable support and useful call features. They make the strongest case as a workday pair for someone who dislikes sealing tips.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- ScarbirAnker Soundcore Liberty Buds review (opens in a new tab)https://www.scarbir.com/tws/soundcore-liberty-buds-review
Hands-on voice and background-noise observations with indoor conferencing and outdoor wind.