Soundcore Liberty by Anker 5 Advanced In Ear Noise Cancelling
Adaptive ANC 3.0 uniquely targets human voices with 2× stronger reduction than its predecessor, adjusting every 0.3 seconds for commutes, while LDAC and Hi-Res Audio deliver detail-rich sound through wool paper diaphragms. As the first Soundcore earbuds with Dolby Audio, it offers customized immersive modes for movies and music, backed by a 48-hour total battery life with very fast charging. This is best for budget-conscious commuters who need powerful voice-canceling and long battery life in noisy environments.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.4
battery life hours 8
case battery hours 48
water resistance Water-Resistant
74 Overall Score
Price £75
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Range | 3 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 4 |
| Fast Charging | Very fast quick charge |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 48 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Soundcore |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Soundcore Liberty by Anker 5 Advanced In Ear Noise Cancelling | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Nothing Ear (3) | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 48 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 19 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP57 | IP57 | IPX4 | Water-Resistant | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundcore Liberty by Anker 5 Advanced In Ear Noise Cancelling | 97.4 | 97.5 | 73.5 | 89.6 | 92.2 | 73.8 | 50.6 | 81.6 | 54 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 77.2 | 94.7 | 80.3 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.4 | 84.1 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 79.4 | 94.7 | 32 | 99.7 | 99.4 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.4 | 84.1 | 81.5 | 83 | 82.2 | 73.8 | 97.5 | 89.9 | 73.1 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.6 | 97.5 | 73.5 | 93.8 | 78.1 | 94.7 | 80.3 | 100 | 81.5 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 92 | 99.8 | 96 | 73.8 | 97.5 | 99.4 | 90.3 |
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