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Soundcore Liberty 5 review

Anker's midrange noise cancelling earbuds with adaptive ANC 3.0, six call mics and LDAC.

By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026

Quality (40%)
8.3
Experience (25%)
8.4
Value (35%)
9.2

Soundcore Liberty 5 is the value pick for commuters who want features close to the flagships without paying $229 or more. Anker's Soundcore brand lists Real-Time Adaptive ANC 3.0 that adjusts every 0.3 seconds and claims 2x stronger voice reduction from a purpose-built acoustic cavity, which targets the chatter of buses and open offices. Calls use six microphones with AI processing and a wind-resistant algorithm. Battery figures are generous: 8 hours per charge and 32 hours with the case with ANC on, or 12 and 48 hours with ANC off, and a 10-minute charge adds 5 hours. Music support covers LDAC, Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Audio. The product page we checked lists the price at $129.99 in four colors. What it does not list is a water resistance rating or multipoint, so check the support documents if those matter to you. For iPhone owners, AirPods 5 cost about the same and add Apple's call and pairing features.

Who it is for

budget-minded commuters who still want adaptive ANC

Price

$129.99 on Soundcore's US store.

Regular price $129.99 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

  • Real-Time Adaptive ANC 3.0 that adjusts every 0.3 seconds
  • Six microphones with AI and a wind-resistant algorithm for calls
  • LDAC and Hi-Res Audio support with Dolby Audio
  • 8 hours per charge and 32 hours with the case with ANC on
  • 10-minute charge adds 5 hours

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Same 8 hours with ANC on as AirPods Pro 3 for about half the price
  • Strength: Up to 48 hours total with ANC off
  • Strength: Four colors: Black, White, Navy Blue and Apricot
  • Weakness: The product page lists no water resistance rating
  • Weakness: Soundcore does not state multipoint on the product page
  • Weakness: Brand app and support are less integrated with phones than Apple or Google

Key facts

  • Price: $129.99
  • Battery (ANC on): 8 hours, 32 with case
  • Battery (ANC off): 12 hours, 48 with case
  • Call mics: 6
  • Codec: LDAC

Where it ranks

Soundcore Liberty 5 is No. 4 in our Best Wireless Earbuds verdict.

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