The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are premium truly wireless earbuds aimed at buyers who want a premium-feeling pair of earbuds at a mid-range price point. These earbuds replace the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro in the crowded sub-$200 market. They come with a touchscreen case that lets you check battery status, switch EQ and ANC profiles, locate the earbuds, and enter pairing mode without opening the app. They also support LDAC and several app-based sound personalization features, though some of these tools are limited to Android devices.
Our Verdict
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are excellent for sports and fitness. Their removable stability fins keep them securely in place during vigorous movements like sprints, and their lightweight, shallow-fitting design stays comfortable through longer workouts. The earbuds also have an IP55 rating for resistance against dust and water, so you can take them for a jog in the rain without damaging them. Their bass-heavy sound adds plenty of impact to help pump up your workout playlists, though it can feel boomy at times.
Secure and comfortable fit.
Extensive sound, ANC, and control customization in the companion app.
Outstanding noise isolation.
The charging case is quite large, so it takes up more pocket space.
Volume control is disabled by default.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are great for travel. Their ANC blocks out a remarkable amount of noise, including engine rumble, street noise, and pedestrian chatter, while their lightweight fit remains comfortable over longer journeys. The earbuds come with a useful case, although its touchscreen means it's larger than most. Their almost 7-hour continuous battery life will cover you through most commutes and flights, and the case has three more charges available.
Secure and comfortable fit.
Extensive sound, ANC, and control customization in the companion app.
Outstanding noise isolation.
The charging case is quite large, so it takes up more pocket space.
Volume control is disabled by default.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are good for office work. Their ANC does an outstanding job of reducing office noise, so the din of noisy coworkers and clunky AC units will be quietened. They also leak a little audio, so coworkers are unlikely to hear your lunch break podcast. They're also comfortable enough to wear all day. The microphone sounds clear in practice and does a very good job separating your voice from surrounding noise, though the noise-removal processing can cut into speech in especially loud environments.
Secure and comfortable fit.
Extensive sound, ANC, and control customization in the companion app.
Outstanding noise isolation.
Bluetooth multipoint with up to three devices.
The charging case is quite large, so it takes up more pocket space.
Volume control is disabled by default.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro aren't really meant for wireless gaming. They don't support a proprietary wireless dongle, and their Bluetooth latency is relatively high. That said, you could use them for light mobile gaming in a pinch.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro can't be used for wired gaming as they only connect wirelessly.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro have decent audio reproduction accuracy. They have a warm default sound profile with heavily emphasized low- and mid-bass, which adds plenty of thump and punch to your audio but can make mixes sound overly boomy. Their mid-range stays very close to our target, so vocals and lead instruments sound clear and detailed, while the treble is similarly accurate and keeps cymbals present without sounding piercing. They follow their sound profile fairly smoothly, with only subtle unevenness in the treble, and harmonic distortion is exceptionally low. There are measurable differences between the left and right drivers, though they're difficult to notice during regular listening, so objects sound correctly located in the stereo field.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro have outstanding noise isolation. Their ANC reduces a remarkable amount of noise across the full spectrum, from rumbly bus engines to higher-pitched sounds like fan whine. Some voices can still come through, but the earbuds remain highly effective in most of the typical environments you'll find yourself. They also don't leak much audio, so folk nearby will at most hear a faint version of your audio.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro have a great microphone in practice, and it performs better than this score suggested. The mic's processing made it difficult to obtain accurate measurements, but recorded speech sounds clear and intelligible, and the system generally does a good job separating your voice from noise around you.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro have great frequency response consistency. Once you find the right combination of ear tips and stability fins, their sound remains similar between wears.
Performance Usages
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro come in four colorways: 'Midnight Black', 'Pearl White', 'Rose Gold', and 'Pearl Blue'. We bought and tested a 'Rose Gold' pair and took a photo of its label.
If you encounter another variant of these earbuds, please let us know in the comments, and we'll update the review.
Popular Headphone Comparisons
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are Anker's do-it-all, almost-flagship earbuds. The brand is better known for budget-oriented options like the Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless and Anker Soundcore P31i, which squeeze an impressive number of features into their price but don't offer the same strong-in-every-area performance as flagship models like the Sony WF-1000XM6. But the Liberty 5 Pro show that Anker can mix it in the big leagues. Despite their mid-range price, they punch well above their weight, rivaling models like the Technics EAH-AZ100 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) for ANC, comfort, and stability. Like the Technics, the Anker even support three-way Bluetooth multipoint, and like the Bose, the Anker come with stabilizer wing-tips, making them a handy workout companion.
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The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are better in-ears than the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5. Both provide outstanding noise isolation, but the Anker offer a longer continuous battery life, a much better microphone, three-device Bluetooth multipoint, and removable stability fins that make them especially secure during demanding workouts. That said, the HUAWEI are still appealing if you want a smaller charging case or don't enjoy the Anker's heavily boosted bass default sound profile, though you can tweak either pair's sound in their companion app.
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless and the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro target different segments of the earbud market. The A40 are the budget-friendly option, while the Liberty 5 Pro offer superior performance at a higher price. Both offer adjustable ANC, LDAC support, app-based sound customization, and wireless charging. However, the Liberty 5 Pro block more noise, stay much more secure during exercise, and also support three-way Bluetooth multipoint. Still, the Space A40 have a longer continuous battery life.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are better-value all-rounders than the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). Despite being cheaper, the Anker block slightly more noise and feel more comfortable and secure in-ear. They also offer deeper sound customization options, LDAC support, and three-way Bluetooth multipoint. That said, the Bose are the better pick if you prioritize a more controlled default sound and aptX Adaptive support for lower-latency playback on compatible devices. Our Bose unit also had more closely matched left and right drivers, although driver matching can vary between units.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are more versatile everyday earbuds than the Technics EAH-AZ80, though the Technics are still a good choice for listeners who prioritize sound and build quality. The Anker block out more noise and stay more secure during workouts. On the other hand, the Technics have sturdier construction, a smaller charging case, and a more controlled sound that isn't as overwhelmingly boomy out of the box. Both support LDAC and three-device multipoint, and their continuous battery lives are similar.
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