The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and 5 Pro Max earbuds are the first Soundcore products to feature the new Anker THUS AI chip, which enhances microphone performance for call quality, voice activation, and smart features like live translation and AI note-taking. Tested out during an Anker Day event on May 21, the earbuds impressed with their microphone capabilities. Both models launched on May 21, with the Liberty 5 Pro priced at $169.99 and the Liberty 5 Pro Max at $229.99.
### Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: Specs and Impressions
– **Price:** $169.99
– **Battery:** 6.5 hours with ANC (28 hours with charging case), 12 hours without ANC (50 hours with charging case)
– **ANC:** Yes, with adaptive and five levels of manually adjustable ANC
– **Microphones:** 8 microphones and two bone conduction sensors
– **Connection:** Bluetooth 6.1
– **Multipoint:** Yes, up to three devices simultaneously
– **IP Rating:** IP55
– **Ear tips and fins:** Five sizes for ear tips, three for ear fins
– **Colors:** Blue, white, black, pink
Initial testing highlighted superb call quality and active noise cancellation. The buds were comfortable, provided a good seal, and featured a unique charging case with a mini touchscreen for easy access to settings.
### Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max: Specs and Impressions
– **Price:** $229.99
– **Battery:** Similar to Liberty 5 Pro
– **Colors:** Titanium-gold and black
Similar specs to the 5 Pro but includes a larger display on the charging case for feature customization and an AI note-taking feature that records and transcribes meetings. Noise cancellation and sound quality are on par with the 5 Pro despite a minor glitch detected.
Both models are available at Amazon, Soundcore, and Best Buy.