Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds boost noise canceling, immersive sound

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Newly updated Soundcore Liberty 5 noise-canceling wireless earbuds pack enhanced voice reduction, more-adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) and improved Dolby immersive audio, the Anker Innovations brand said Wednesday.

And did we mention the price dropped by $20 since Liberty 4? So now they’re even less expensive than Apple’s various AirPods Pro 2, at $129.

At the heart of Soundcore Liberty 5’s impressive performance is Soundcore’s most advanced Adaptive ANC 3.0 system. It uses four dedicated microphones working in concert with sophisticated AI algorithms to identify and neutralize ambient noise, the company said. That’s an improvement in the new flagship earbuds over Liberty 4. And those were already darned good earbuds.

The new buds’ intelligent system adapts to your environment three times per second. That provides noise reduction twice as effective at blocking human voices compared to previous generations. That’s perfect for focusing during your commute or while working in busy cafés.

Liberty 5 enhances content consumption with specialized Dolby Audio modes. They include Music Mode for enhanced stereo imaging, Movie Mode for immersive cinematic sound and Podcast Mode for optimized voice clarity.

6 microphones boost ANC, call clarity

Liberty 5 engages all six of its built-in microphones to ensure your voice comes through with remarkable clarity regardless of surrounding conditions. Whether you’re connecting to FaceTime calls or taking business meetings, your voice will be transmitted with exceptional fidelity, Soundcore said.

Audio enthusiasts will appreciate the buds’ 9.2mm flexible wool-paper drivers, crafted to deliver accurate frequency reproduction across the entire sound spectrum. And innovative dual bass-enhancing tubes amplify low-frequency resonance while increasing airflow, resulting in powerful yet balanced bass.

Hi-Res Audio certification

For those seeking audiophile-grade wireless performance, the Liberty 5 supports both Hi-Res Wireless and Hi-Res Audio certification standards. Android users with compatible devices can also enable LDAC for the highest-quality audio transmission available.

And battery performance ensures the earbuds keep pace with your busy lifestyle. A quick 10-minute charge delivers an impressive five hours of playtime. And fully charged earbuds offer 12 hours of listening with ANC off and 8 hours with ANC enabled. The charging case extends total battery life to an impressive 48 hours (ANC off) or 32 hours (ANC on).

Soundcore app: Personalization, hearing test

Personalization comes standard through the Soundcore app. It features HearID 4.0 technology. It lets you customizes audio playback to your unique hearing profile. The app also provides access to an eight-band customizable EQ and various preset sound profiles to match your listening preferences for different content types.

Additional modern conveniences include Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, Google Fast Pair, intuitive squeeze stem controls, IP55 dust and water resistance for workout sessions and automatic wearing detection. And environmentally conscious consumers will appreciate that Liberty 5 packaging packs 100% FSC-certified paper-based materials.

Colors, pricing

You can buy Liberty 5 in four colors — cloud white, ink black, abyss blue and rose apricot — through Amazon.com, Soundcore.com and select retailers for $129.99.

Buy from: Amazon or Soundcore