Soundcore Liberty 5
Wireless Earbuds

Liberty 5

Soundcore

Released May 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Feb 9, 2026

The Soundcore Liberty 5 scores 78/100 based on 18 expert reviews in the wireless earbuds category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcgamer, Scarbir, Pcmag, and Ownpetz.

Critic Score

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78

based on 18 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Strong noise cancelation(10)
  • Comfortable(8)
  • Good battery life(7)
  • Good sound customization options(6)
  • Ip55 water resistance(6)

Cons

  • Emphasis on bass and treble(3)
  • Not audiophile-grade sound quality(2)

18 Expert Reviews

93
Major publication05/2025

Anker does a great job at levelling out the feature set in the mid-range with incredible ANC and stalwart battery life backing an accurate, speedy soundstage.

90
Independent publication07/2025

The Soundcore Liberty 5 offers strong Active Noise Cancelling, a good Transparency mode and clear calls including a mute button, making it ideal for business purposes, though its controls are sluggish...

90
Major publication

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 true wireless earbuds offer effective noise cancellation at an affordable price, along with clear audio, a comfortable fit, and long battery life.

88
Independent publication05/2025

The Soundcore Liberty 5 delivers premium features including Adaptive ANC 3.0, Dolby Audio, and excellent call quality at a competitive $129.99 price point.

87
Independent publication11/2025

The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds deliver excellent sound quality, strong noise cancellation, and long battery life at a competitive price point.

85
Independent publication05/2025

For the money, probably the best value earbuds with excellent ANC (active noise cancelling).

83
Independent publication05/2024

The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds offer robust ANC, stellar call quality, and sound customization at a great value, making them a practical daily-use choice despite missing some premium features.

82
Independent publication07/2025

The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds offer surprisingly good sound quality after EQ adjustment, making them an excellent value at $169.

80
Independent publication07/2024

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 offers comfortable TWS headphones with ANC, good battery life, and a feature-rich app, though the sound has excessive bass and treble emphasis.

78
Independent publication05/2025

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 are a feature-rich wireless earbud option that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, earning a recommendation despite not being as impressive as the Liberty 4 Pro.

78
Independent publication07/2025

While the Liberty 5's ANC performance can still be improved, it's better than the fan-favorite Liberty 4 NC in terms of audio quality once you personalize the EQ settings and with the revamped minimal...

78
Independent publication02/2026

The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds offer extensive sound customization and feature-rich experience at a competitive price point, though with some compromises in ANC and call quality.

75
Major publication

The Soundcore Liberty 5 delivers excellent active noise reduction but has noticeable sound quality issues including boomy bass, grainy midrange, and sizzly treble.

72
Major publication

The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds are saved by a decent custom EQ, despite struggling to cope with treble-heavy songs.

72
Major publication06/2025

With impressive bass output, highly tunable audio and a seriously deep well of features, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 bring a lot of talent to the table.

72
Independent publication02/2026

The Soundcore Liberty 5 offers an attractive design, reliable fit, and excellent app customization, but its sound signature has noticeable imbalances and the microphone quality is subpar for voice cal...

68
Established publication

SoundCore by Anker Liberty 5 in-ear headphones come with adaptive active noise cancellation that adjusts every 0.3 seconds to cut out noise in real time.

35
Independent publication07/2025

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 is a 129.99 USD wireless earphone offering basic ANC functionality and Bluetooth connectivity, but faces cost-performance challenges due to the existence of more affordab...