- Anker Liberty 5 Pro Max Wireless Earbuds, AI Note-Taker(120 Free Mins/Mo, Membership for More) for in-Person Meetings, Whisper-Clear Calls, ANC, Smart Case, 5 Mins Charge = 4 Hrs Playtime

After using the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max for several days, I can honestly say these are some of the most impressive earbuds I’ve owned. The first thing that stood out to me was the sound quality. The audio is rich, detailed, and powerful without sounding muddy. Bass is deep and satisfying, vocals are clean, and the overall clarity is excellent across different music genres. Whether listening to music, podcasts, or watching videos, everything sounds premium. The noise cancellation is seriously impressive. Once ANC is turned on, background sounds almost completely disappear. I tested them around household appliances, at work, and in noisy environments, and they performed far better than I expected for earbuds. They are getting very close to over-ear headphone level noise canceling. Transparency mode is also excellent. Voices and surrounding sounds come through naturally without sounding robotic or overly amplified. It actually feels safe and comfortable using them in public while still being aware of what’s happening around me. Comfort was another big surprise. With the different ear tips and ear fins included, I was able to get a very secure fit. They stay in place during walking, workouts, and daily activities without constantly adjusting them. The charging case deserves its own mention. The touchscreen is not just a gimmick — it’s genuinely useful. Being able to quickly switch modes, check battery life, and control settings directly from the case is incredibly convenient. The sliding design also feels premium and satisfying to use. The app is packed with features and customization options. I especially liked the hearing test, EQ adjustments, adaptive modes, and personalized sound settings. Everything feels polished and easy to use. Battery life has also been solid so far, and call quality has been clear on both ends. Overall, these earbuds feel like a true premium product and offer an incredible amount of features for the price. Soundcore really did an amazing job balancing sound quality, ANC, transparency, comfort, and smart features into one package. Very easy recommendation from me.

For years, Anker’s Soundcore brand has operated as the undisputed disruptor of the personal audio world. While legacy audio giants rely on brand heritage to justify premium price tags, Soundcore has spent nearly a decade perfecting a completely different formula: delivering top-tier, feature-rich hardware at a fraction of the cost. They’ve consistently proven that high-end active noise cancellation, customizable EQ, and pristine sound shouldn't be gated behind a $300+ paywall. Now, with the release of the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro, the brand isn't just trying to provide the best value on the market anymore—they are actively aiming for the crown. I bought the Liberty 5 Pro mainly because I was intrigued by the Guinness World Record it and its sibling, the Liberty 5 Pro Max, hold for microphone quality in loud environments. I didn’t even know this record existed, but these actually won the accolade for "World’s Clearest Call Quality in an Earbud." I would see this achievement paraded everywhere on social media and kept thinking, that’s cool, but the ANC, transparency, and sound quality probably won’t be good enough for my strict standards, especially since I have experienced so many premium and luxury true wireless earphones. Fast forward to today, and color me impressed. I really love the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro. Let me break down why… Starting with the sound quality: out of the box, I would describe the tuning as V-shaped and hyped. This is clearly a sound profile that the masses will enjoy. According to the MDAQS (Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score) system developed by HEAD acoustics—a sophisticated, AI-driven audio testing tool used to scientifically predict how human beings perceive sound quality—the Liberty 5 Pro scored an impressive 4.9 out of 5. For context, earbuds like the Technics AZ100, which are widely regarded as being among the best-sounding models you can buy, scored a 4.3. While that is still good, I personally find the Liberty 5 Pro superior. The AirPods Pro 3 scored a 4.5, and I am adding those because they are easily the most popular premium wireless headphones on the market right now. Now, the MDAQS score isn’t the end-all-be-all, but it gives an interesting data point on what average listeners prefer. Personally, I don’t really like the out-of-the-box sound signature of the Liberty 5 Pro. The bass is way too elevated. Its power and extension lean heavily into the mid- and sub-bass regions, which thankfully helps reduce how much it muddies up the midrange. It’s a very Harman-like tuning, but cranked to 11. The low end calls a lot of attention to itself, taking on a mind of its own with excessive rumble and a lingering decay. On some songs—particularly EDM or Hip-Hop—it sounds incredibly fun and energetic. I can perfectly see why the average listener would rate these highly, since most mainstream audiences listen to Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, and EDM. But genres more focused on acoustical instruments like Jazz or Classical or Rock, the bass is just too excessive. The midrange is a bit too lean for my taste, mainly due to the V-shaped nature of the default tuning. Vocals and instruments come across as slightly hollow and distant. I don’t detect much sibilance in vocals, but I do notice a significant amount of forwardness in the ear-gain region around 3–5kHz. This makes the presentation sound intense, but also harsh, resulting in a bit of a shouty characteristic. There are good levels of clarity due to the boosted lower treble, but the overall delivery just feels off in terms of natural timbre to my ears. The treble is boosted, as stated before. This brings plenty of energy to the presentation and helps counterbalance the excessive bass. However, it can also make things sound a bit splashy or sizzly. On the bright side, the treble is smooth; there are no wild dips or peaks that make it sound like sandpaper, but the overall volume is elevated over the midrange, contributing to that lean sound signature. Soundstage and imaging are great, but they aren't as intelligible as I’d like due to the stock tuning. Reading this, you’re probably wondering how I could possibly love these earphones. Well, that’s because of an awesome tool called EQ. Soundcore provides a healthy amount of ways to adjust the audio to your liking. This flexibility is exactly what made me pivot from starting an Amazon refund request to making these my new daily drivers. I’ve included a picture of the EQ settings I eventually settled on. With these adjustments, the bass becomes incredibly powerful, well-extended, and balanced to my ears—full of texture and just the right amount of decay without sounding sluggish. The midrange is now warmer and more natural, stripping away the harsh, intense characteristics caused by the overly boosted ear-gain region. The treble sounds clear and crisp without overwhelming the midrange. I also boosted the upper treble a bit more since I found it rolled off prematurely, which closed in the soundstage. The treble boost I heard out of the box was mainly localized around the upper-mids and lower-treble region. Moving over to comfort and fit, the Liberty 5 Pro earphones are eerily similar to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Ultra models. They are so similar, in fact, that they share the same driver nozzle design and can use the same oval umbrella ear tips. I ended up putting the ear tips from my Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen onto the Liberty 5 Pro because the base of the Bose tip is rigid and does not rotate once clicked onto the nozzle. The stock ear tips provided by Soundcore feel cheaper; and because their base is made of soft silicone, they easily twist out of alignment while you are inserting the earphones, which negatively affects ANC effectiveness and channel balance perception. I’ve always fancied the umbrella-style oval ear tips Bose uses because they are comfortable and lock securely into my ears. Whether I am eating, laughing, talking, or running, they never budge. The active noise canceling on these is excellent. Out of the box with the stock tips, the isolation fluctuated between excellent and mediocre. It wasn't until I switched to the Bose ear tips that the ANC became consistently top-tier. I would easily put these on par with Bose, Sony, and Apple in terms of raw ANC power. There is also no perceptible hiss while ANC is engaged, providing that "dead silent" feeling which can sometimes feel nauseating to those unaccustomed to the sensation. Well done, Soundcore! Transparency mode is great, but it doesn't quite reach the level of the AirPods Pro 3, mainly due to a higher level of perceivable hiss and a slightly recessed reproduction of high frequencies, which slightly dulls ambient sound compared to reality. However, I can hold a conversation easily. Thanks to "Easy Chat"—which is similar to the Speak-to-Chat feature Sony pioneered—I can simply start talking, and the Liberty 5 Pro will automatically lower my media volume and enable transparency mode. One quirk I noticed is that Easy Chat only triggers when you are already in ANC mode. I am used to this feature working regardless of your current ambient state, like on Apple or Sony earphones. Controls are great, featuring full customizability for single, double, or triple presses on either earbud. You can also configure what happens during a tap-and-hold gesture, and there are smooth swipe gestures for volume control. The only thing missing is the ability to mute the microphone while on a call unless you do it from the device itself. Furthermore, an on-device AI allows you to speak various preset commands to control your media with insanely fast latency. I don’t personally use the voice commands because the app states it drains the battery quickly. For my usage, the battery lasts around 6 to 7 hours depending on the volume, typically streaming over AAC with ANC turned on. The feature set on the Liberty 5 Pro is extensive—you could literally get lost in the companion app. I really enjoy the built-in ambient sounds, like sleep stories or meditation tracks, which are great if you want to relax or sleep with them in. You also have the ability to connect to three devices simultaneously. In practice, this multi-point connection worked flawlessly with no random dropouts across my MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iPhone Pro Max. The smart case is another cool addition; it has a small screen lets you control basic settings like ANC/transparency modes, EQ profiles, Dolby Atmos (which I found to be just okay), Easy Chat, a remote camera shutter, a "Find My Earbuds" tracker, and Bluetooth pairing. Last but not least is the call quality. Wow, these are fantastic. I can be standing on a subway platform with a train coming barreling into the station, and the caller on the other end won’t even know a train is flying past me. They are seriously impressive at isolating your voice from background chaos. Plus, you don’t have to yell—you can whisper or speak at a completely normal volume and you will still sound loud and clear. Seriously incredible work here, Soundcore. Overall, these earbuds have the fewest compromises of any premium truly wireless earphone I have tried. The sound out of the box isn't to my personal liking, but the robust EQ tools let me tailor the profile to be significantly more enjoyable. They are supremely comfortable and fit perfectly thanks to sharing Bose's ear tip geometry. The ANC is top-notch, blocking out the world alongside the industry's best performers. Controls are solid, transparency is highly usable, and the features are incredibly extensive. The battery easily lasts through the workday, backed by a quick-charge feature that adds up to 4 hours of playback from a mere 5-minute charge. Finally, the class-leading call quality means I never have to worry about being heard, regardless of how busy my environment is. Color me impressed!

I am upgrading from my third set of Galaxy Buds and decided to give these a go, for the price I figured it was worth a try. They fit my ears very well and I enjoy the bean like style much more than the odd thing hanging down trend of today. They connected up with my phone, my PC and were shared between my phone and tablet simply and easily. The menu system on the case takes all the guesswork out of pairing. No more open the case, spin around three times, hope it's in the right mode. Just swipe to BT and pair, done. Battery life is impressive and the case shows you in percentage the current level of each earbud and the case. Super convenient. Sound is impressive, base seems to be a lot more rich, deeper. Noise Cancelation is the best I've had so far, just about making it impossible to hear the person next to you talking. (Don't worry, easily disabled and there's an easy chat feature to help if you don't like that.) I think they are premium quality and a fantastic deal for the money.

These are great earbuds! In my opinion, the sound quality was really good. I love how you can customize the sound to your liking and there are pre made ones like powerful bass or clear vocals and more. Also, the noise cancellation is very good and I like the transparency mode, it is pretty useful. The battery life is good enough for me because I don't really use earbuds for that long in one session. The charging is really fast too anyways. The earbuds are comfortable and secure and they have customizable ear tips and wing tips that is really nice to adjust to your liking. There are so many other features like touch control which is amazing. The screen is actually so useful because it is very fast to access. There is a remote camera feature that lets you use the case as the camera button. It comes in handy for when you want to leave your phone at a distance and you just take the photo from where you are with the case. The call quality is very clear and the voice isolation works really well.

I am comparing these against earbuds I have from Google and Bose. My decision to purchase was based on reviews comparing against other brands and a number of comparison videos; however I feel those fell short for me. Though depending on what you need them for, I can see the use case. I will break this feedback into the following categories: price, unspoken functions (e.g. connection speed to phone, firmware updates), sound quality, microphone quality, ANC functionality, and fit/comfort. Price: I won't give an actual price as time, competition, place of purchase, sales, etc can impact what you actually pay. Comparatively, I think the Liberty 5 Pro is a decent price for what you get. The other earbuds I have both cost more and excel in places that are meaningful to me (ANC being a big one), but the mileage may differ for you and if the Liberty 5 Pro is in your price range, I don't think it would be a horrible choice. Unspoken Functions: There are a number of items that fit here. One of the most notable to me is the screen on the case. I get what they are trying to achieve, but it feels like a gimmick to me. The screen is hard to see in the sunlight, so if you plan to use it for managing profiles or ANC levels it is rough in full sun. I am also on the larger side, so it is tough to navigate with my larger fingers. Maybe the Max version does better, but I find the phone app to have quick responsiveness, explanations of what you are changing, and a better experience than the case navigation. I do like the default power levels of the earbuds and case which is better than any on-case power display I have seen. Connection speed from the case to my ear is the fastest of the earbuds I have. It is almost instantaneous and made me realize how frustrated I get with the other brands when it takes a few seconds to register and be able to play music. The earbuds also seem to be responsive in pausing music when removed which can be hit or miss with my Google earbuds. Firmware updates hopefully come on a rare occasion. Out of the box I applied a firmware update which took 15 minutes. Given what these are running, that seems long and it seems odd to need to schedule an update around when I want to use the earbuds. Though the other two I have will occasionally have updates, I haven't seen them exceed a couple minutes let alone the 15 these took. Sound Quality: I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality from these. I am not an audiophile, but would put them close to what I get on the Bose and ahead of the Google earbuds. I think the Bose wins out here mainly because in my use case, they are more effective in the ANC category which gives the impression of clearer sound. However while in an office without the daily commute on a train, it is hard for me to notice a difference between these and Bose. One item I have noticed, these can get louder than both the Bose and Google earbuds. I only had them at about 40-50% and feel the volume was near what I get at 100% on the other two I have. Microphone Quality: This is the best microphone experience I have had. Both of my other earbuds and even a set I used to have for my work phone (Apple device) still picked up quite a bit of backup noise while on a walk, if it was windy, or during commute times (whether flying or on train). These earbuds stand out on that front, and I see them as a pre and post-workday solution when I need to be on calls. ANC: Compared to my other earbuds, this is where these fall flat. They do some and I have gone through the various fittings to see if I could make it more effective, but they really don't cut it for me. Whether fair or not, my baseline here are the Bose earbuds which have the best ANC I have experienced. Though these do, in my opinion, perform on par with the Google earbuds (which I don't use as much mainly because of the ANC shortfall). A big part of my frustration likely comes from the marketing and other reviews that don't differentiate well between the ANC and microphone filtering. The ANC itself is okay, but not what I would consider great. Comfort/Fit: These are acceptable in my opinion for comfort. I don't think they are uncomfortable, but unlike the other earbuds, I know they are there. It is hard to forget I have them in. However, I will say that these feel more firmly seated than my other earbuds. Similar to the ANC, I really don't wear the Google earbuds much because even though they claim improvements, I still have them pop out on runs, workouts, and long walks. These seem to stay firmly seated with needing to reposition. Overall: For me, I wouldn't call these my favorite earbuds, but do see where they fill a gap for me during conference calls while on the go. I use public transit (trains) which can be loud and produce a lot of background noise when I am speaking. While the ANC on my end isn't as good as I would like, the volume control of the Liberty 5 Pro compensates for that shortfall, and makes a better call experience for my use case.

Wow these Soundcore headphones are incredible. I was using a pair of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, which were a big downgrade from the Airpod pro 2's that I had before I switched from iPhone to Pixel. The Pixel Buds had trouble picking up my voice when I was on the phone and I use my earbuds for phone calls a lot. I guess the algorithm knew I was wishing my earbuds made better phone calls because all of a sudden an ad showing the guiness record popped up on my phone. For the $160 I felt like I had to give them a shot, I was expecting good call quality, which these 100% have the best voice detection and ability to filter out any sounds that aren't your voice. What I did not expect was how good they would be all around. I took the extra ear wing off and they fit very well. The build quality on the buds are great, and the Active Noise Cancellation is incredible as well. I would say as good or better than the Air pods pro 2 and they put the Pixel Buds to absolute shame. The sound quality for music and podcasts/videos is very good too. I had to write this review because I've been bragging about these all week. This is a sleeper pair of buds. You will love them. The case is cool too. I didn't think the screen would be useful but if actually is. Makes set up and connecting to all different devices seamless. If you're on the phone a lot these are worth every penny. God bless

Hands down the best earbuds you can get. They fit great, do not fall out, light on the ears. The sound is awesome, the ANC is really good, phone calls are really clear and the app works great. Have Bose, Sony, Samsung, Sennheiser and others. They are all good in their own ways but one thing or another keeps them from being the best for me. Soundcore hit the mark with these, they are worth it.

These are excellent! I am a headphone fan, not in the typical audiophile sense but I love testing out the newest gadgets and earbuds fit that bill. As such I have a extensive collection of mostly dissapointing sets so when I saw Anker was coming out with this new AI enhanced set I knew I had to try them. I skipped out on the AI note taking capabilities since every app/platform I use these days also has AI built in so it felt redundant but the standar Pro model hit a sweet spot for me. You get the supurb call quality, a screen to easily read battery level (which is great btw) and all the bells and whistles (wireless charging/LDAC) what more could you ask for? Now to the fit, again outstanding! I was coming from a pair of Bose QC Ultra Buds, which I loved the sound of but the bluetooth performance lacked substantially, often leaving me repairing them before zoom calls due to connection instability with windows laptops. Not an issue with these Liberty 5 Pro's ,and having multipoint connection while also being able to utilize LDAC with my Pixel phone is INCREDIBLE. To top it off they're comfortable to wear, I've had no issues wearing these for over an hour during commutes to and from work on a loud train. Noise cancelling is good and transparency mode works well too. Theses are a definite buy, 1000% recomend.

Had these about a week but up to now these ear buds are brilliant, loads of settings to get the sound right for you. I’ve had all types of ear buds from low price to top end price and these are definitely top end quality, I find the sound quality is very good, I find the noise cancelling is good and the build quality is very good also. Pairing is a doddle and the connection is solid with no lag or drop outs. They fit the ears well and come with extra fittings for different sized ears. Up to now I have been very impressed with these buds. Hopefully won’t find any problems with them in the future.

Ich hatte meine Sennheiser TW4 verlegt und war auf der Suche nach neuen true-wireless Kopfhörern. Der Liberty Pro 5 kam in die engere Wahl und ich bin froh das dem so ist. Die Soundqualität ist hervorragend, genauso gut wie die der TW4, das ANC ist auch sehr gut und kann mit anderen in-ears voll mithalten. Die Kopfhörer sitzen fest im Ohr, aber nie unangenehm. Selbst nach 5 Stunden Dauergebrauch keine Ermüdungserscheinungen. Wo der Liberty Pro 5 absolut top ist, ist beim rausfiltern von Hintergrundgeräuschen während eines Anrufes. Hier ist die Werbung nicht übertrieben. Beispiel gefällig ? Letztes Wochenende hatte ich unsere Terrasse mit einem Kärcher Hochdruckstrahler gereinigt und gleichzeitig eines Videocall. Die Gegenseite hatte meine Stimme klar hören können und 0 von dem Lärm des Kärcher. Null ! Batterielaufzeit ist auch top und das kleine Display auf dem Case nutzvoll. Was auch sehr praktisch ist die Multipointfähigkeit. Ich habe es mit zwei Geräten im Betrieb, anscheinend gehen sogar drei. Fazit : absolut top. Ich hatte dann auch die TW4 wieder gefunden - die Liberty Pro trotzdem behalten. Edit : gestern volles Fährenterminal. 1000 Leute warten auf das Boarding. Ich im videocall und präsentiere. Hintergrundgeräusch ? Null. Wahnsinn

Allez-y sans hésiter !!! J'ai tésté tout les autres : Aipods pro 3 / Galaxy Buds4 Pro / Jbl Tour Pro 3 / Bose ... Je dois avouer que j'en ai marre de Apple / Samsung / Huawei qui réservent les meilleures fonctionnalités de leurs produits à ceux qui utilisent un smartphone de leur propore marque. Je ne comprends pas en 2026 que EU tolère encore cela. Je dois avouer que j'ai enfin trouvé le meilleur compromis avec les Liberty 5 Pro Max : ANC : très qualitatif (légèrement en dessous de Apple) Version Bluetooth : 6.1 Nombre de connection Bluetooth : 3 Ecran sur le boitier : Fonctionnalité très pratique Autonomie : 5h environ Bémol : Anker devrait fournir un petit flim de protection pour l'écran du boitier

Tout simplement incroyable ! J'ai acheté ces écouteurs pour pouvoir remplacer mon casque lors de réunions en visio conférence en open space, et que dire ... c'est bluffant ! Seule ma voix est entendue, et le bruit ambiant est tout simplement masqué. Même dans une rue très fréquentée, RAS, le son des appels est parfait. La qualité du son est très satisfaisante, je recommande vivement !

Ik kwam van de Liberty 4 Pro (die ik al hemels vond) en de upgrade naar de Liberty 5 Pro is een echte stap vooruit. De ANC is het grootste hoogtepunt: met een goede seal (grote ear tips) sluit hij je compleet af van de wereld. Ik hoorde net de deurbel niet eens – dat is next-level. Vooral in combinatie met de bas is het indrukwekkend: de bas blijft warm, dik en glashelder, zelfs als Adaptive ANC vol aan staat. Dat was bij de 4 Pro al goed, maar hier is het een mega sprong. Comfort is waanzinnig. Ze zitten als een handschoen, ik kan er zonder problemen mee headbangen. Geluid met mijn custom EQ (“aangepast”) is precies zoals ik het wil: mega helder, warme punchy bas en een totaalbeleving die aanvoelt als high-end. Spatial Audio is duidelijk beter dan bij de 4 Pro (dankzij Dolby), maar haalt het nog niet bij mijn Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2. Voor €180 voelt dit als een no-brainer. Dit zijn échte high-end in-ears die makkelijk concurreren met (en soms beter zijn dan) oortjes die 100+ euro duurder zijn. Prijs-kwaliteit is absurd goed. Conclusie: Als je de 4 Pro al goed vond, is de 5 Pro een hele logische en bevredigende upgrade. Absoluut een aanrader.