TaoTronics SoundLiberty 79 Review: True Wireless Earbuds Worth Buying

I have been rotating through a lot of budget true wireless earbuds over the past few years for work calls and gym sessions, and the TaoTronics SoundLiberty 79 is one pair that stuck around in my everyday bag longer than most. They are not flashy, there is no companion app packed with equalizer presets, and the box does not brag about spatial audio. What they do offer is a genuinely comfortable fit, respectable call clarity, and a charging case that has survived more drops than I would like to admit. This review covers what it is actually like to use the SoundLiberty 79 day to day, not just the spec sheet.

What is in the box

• Two earbuds (also sold under the model number TT-BH079)
• A compact charging case with a USB-C port on the back
• Three sizes of silicone ear tips so you can get a snugger seal
• A short USB-C charging cable and a printed quick start guide

The case itself is smaller than I expected coming from bulkier earbuds, and it fits in a jeans pocket without printing an obvious outline. It closes with a satisfying magnetic snap, which matters more than it sounds like it should when you are jamming the case into a backpack side pocket between meetings.

Fit and comfort

Ear fit is deeply personal, so take this with a grain of salt, but I found the SoundLiberty 79 sits shallower in the ear canal than a lot of competing buds, which made long listening sessions more comfortable for me. I wore them through a full workday of video calls without the ache that some in-ear designs cause after two or three hours. Each earbud weighs next to nothing, and the touch controls sit flush enough that I rarely triggered them by accident while adjusting my mask or glasses.

One thing worth calling out for anyone with smaller or larger ear canals: swap the stock medium tips for the small or large set in the box before you judge the seal. I initially thought the bass was thin until I sized down a tip, and the difference in low end was immediately obvious.

Sound quality

TaoTronics built these around a small PEEK and PU composite driver, and honestly for the price bracket the tuning is more balanced than I expected. Vocals and podcasts sound clear without the mids getting buried, and bass is present without turning into mush on hip hop or electronic tracks. These are not going to replace a dedicated pair of studio monitors, and if you are picky about soundstage or fine detail you will notice the ceiling pretty quickly. For commuting, workouts, and general listening, though, they hold their own against earbuds that cost noticeably more.

• Bluetooth 5.0 connection with a range that comfortably covers a small apartment
• SBC and AAC codec support, so iPhone audio quality is solid out of the box
• Roughly 8 hours of playback per charge on the earbuds themselves
• About 30 hours total when you count the extra charges stored in the case

Calls, microphone, and workouts

TaoTronics markets these with an AI noise reduction feature aimed at cleaning up your voice on calls, and in practice it works reasonably well in moderate background noise, like a coffee shop or a car with the windows up. Wind noise on an outdoor walk is where it struggles most, which is common across earbuds in this price range, not just this pair. Callers on the other end consistently told me they could hear me clearly indoors.

The IPX8 water resistance rating is one of the better numbers you will find at this price, and I have run in light rain and sweated through plenty of workouts with zero issues. I would still avoid full submersion or a shower, since IPX ratings only cover water resistance rather than full waterproofing, but for sweat and rain it is more than adequate.

Battery life and charging

1. Fully charge the case once before first use via the USB-C port on the back
2. Drop both earbuds into the case; the LED indicator confirms they are charging
3. A quick 15 minute top-up is usually enough for an hour or two of playback in a pinch
4. A full case charge from empty typically takes a little under two hours

Real world battery life tracked close to the advertised 8 hours per charge for me at moderate volume, dropping a bit if you push the volume closer to max most of the day. For reference on how earbud battery specs are generally tested and rated, the FCC’s consumer guide on wireless devices is a useful starting point if you want to understand the certification side of Bluetooth audio gear.

Where it falls short

• No companion app, so there is no equalizer or firmware update path
• No active noise cancellation, only the passive seal from the ear tips
• Touch controls take a session or two to learn without accidentally skipping tracks
• No wireless charging case, USB-C only

None of these are dealbreakers given the price, but they are worth knowing before you buy if any of them matter to your use case. If active noise cancellation is a must-have, look at a different tier of TaoTronics earbuds or a competing brand entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Are the TaoTronics SoundLiberty 79 good for phone calls?
Yes, for indoor and moderately quiet environments the AI noise reduction does a solid job cleaning up your voice. Wind and heavy outdoor noise remain the weak point, which is typical at this price point.

Can I use just one earbud at a time?
Yes. Thanks to the independent connection feature, either earbud can pair and play audio on its own, which is handy for phone calls or sharing music with someone nearby.

Do they work well for running and workouts?
Yes, the IPX8 rating handles sweat and light rain without issue, and the shallow in-ear fit stayed secure for me through interval training and jogging.

How do I check the remaining battery?
Open the charging case near your paired phone; most phones running a reasonably current OS will show a battery notification for the case and earbuds automatically.

Final verdict

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 79 is not trying to be a flagship earbud, and it does not need to be. It nails the fundamentals: comfortable fit, dependable connection, solid call quality indoors, and battery life that keeps up with a full day out. If you want a reliable everyday pair without paying flagship prices, these earned their spot in my regular rotation and are worth a look.