Anker soundcore · Liberty
Liberty 5
Noise-cancelling earbuds with LDAC, Dolby Audio modes and extensive app-based sound adjustment.
- Type
- In-ear
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Battery
- 8 h
- With case
- 32 h
- Best codec
- LDAC
- Weight
- 4.6 g
What reviewers say
Reviewers like the broad app features, comfortable fit and highly adjustable sound. They find bass and treble emphasised by default and noise cancelling useful but short of the best rivals. Controls divide them, with SoundGuys liking the pinch design while TechRadar finds it inconsistent; TechRadar is also less impressed by call clarity.
From soundguys.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Type
- In-ear
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Driver size
- 9.2 mm
- Bluetooth codecs
- SBC, AAC and LDAC
- Drivers
- 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers with dual bass-enhancing tubes
- Noise cancelling detail
- Adaptive ANC 3.0 adjusts every 0.3 seconds; five strength levels, transport presets, wind-noise reduction and Transparency mode
- Audio features
- Dolby Audio Music, Movie and Podcast modes; HearID 4.0 hearing profile; 8-band EQ and presets. Game mode cannot run alongside LDAC or Dolby Audio
Battery
- Listening time (maker's claim)
- Up to 8 hours
- With the case
- Up to 32 hours
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Battery life detail
- Up to 8 hours with ANC or Transparency, 32 hours including case recharges; 12 hours and 48 hours with ANC off. ANC with Dolby Audio provides 5 hours; dual connections with LDAC/Dolby Sound provide 4 hours (maker FAQ). Figures depend on settings, volume and source
- Charging case
- USB-C and wireless charging; maker FAQ gives 2.5 hours wired or 4 hours wireless with earbuds, while the user guide gives 3 hours wired or 4 hours wireless; earbuds charge in about 50 minutes
- Fast charging
- 10 minutes in the case provides up to 5 hours of playback
Design
- Weight (each earbud)
- 4.6 g
- Water and sweat resistance
- IP55
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Two devices at once
- Yes
- Controls
- Customisable pressure controls on each stem; wearing detection; case pairing button and battery indicator
- Microphones
- Six microphones with AI call-noise reduction and wind-resistant processing
- Fit and ear tips
- Silicone ear tips in XXS, XS, S, M, L and XL; fit test in the app
- Case weight
- 47.9 g (global launch specification)
- Dimensions
- Each bud 33.11 × 21.96 × 24.99 mm; case 59.24 × 59.26 × 28.71 mm (global launch specification)
- Water resistance detail
- IP55 applies to earbuds only; case rating not published
- Works with
- soundcore app for Android and iOS; Google Fast Pair; two-device connection, including with LDAC or Dolby Audio; single-earbud use supported by the current maker FAQ
- Colours
- Ink Black, Cloud White, Abyss Blue and Rose Apricot; UK store labels these Black, White, Blue and Apricot
- In the box
- Earbuds, charging case, six sizes of ear tips, USB-C cable and user guide
Pros and cons
Pros
- LDAC and two-device connection
- Wireless charging and an IP55 earbud rating
- Personal hearing profile and adjustable EQ
Cons
- Battery life falls with Dolby Audio or LDAC enabled
- Game mode cannot run alongside LDAC or Dolby Audio
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Noise cancelling | Battery | With case | Best codec | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-ear | Yes | 8 h | 24 h | AAC | 5.55 g | Sept 2025 | |
| In-ear | Yes | 8 h | 36 h | AAC | 8.7 g | Feb 2025 | |
| In-ear | Yes | 8.5 h | 30 h | AAC | 5.2 g | Apr 2025 |
Sources
- soundcore.com/uk/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds
- service.soundcore.com/eu/product-description/a08J1000000Yl0AIAS
- service.soundcore.com/eu/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQ
- salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025182/en_US/000025…
- globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liber…
- ankerjapan.com/products/a3957
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