Overview
- Soundcore launched the Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max on May 21–22, with both models shipping now at $169.99 and $229.99 and available from Soundcore, Amazon, and Best Buy.
- Both earbuds use Anker’s THUS AI chip working with a 10‑sensor array (eight microphones plus two bone‑conduction sensors) to isolate the wearer’s voice and markedly improve in‑call noise suppression.
- Soundcore touts technical upgrades including Adaptive ANC 4.0 that processes audio up to 384,000 times per second, HearID 5.0 personalized EQ, LDAC and Bluetooth 6.1 support, and multipoint connectivity.
- The Pro Max adds a 1.78‑inch AMOLED case that records meetings to on‑case storage and a workflow that produces transcripts and summaries in the Soundcore app, but reporting conflicts on whether transcription is handled locally or in the cloud and whether it requires a paid subscription.
- Early reviews and company testing back strong call clarity claims, including a Guinness World Record citation, but independent long‑term testing and security audits will be important for users concerned about transcription privacy and recurring costs.