Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Crystal Clear

I’ve used plenty of wireless earbuds that promise better sound, stronger noise cancellation, and longer battery life. Those are all important, but there’s one part of the experience that is often overlooked until it becomes a problem: the call.

It’s frustrating when you can hear the other person perfectly, but they keep asking you to repeat yourself because of the noise around you. This is where the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro caught my attention.

Soundcore has put a lot of its focus on making sure the person on the other end of the call can hear you clearly, while still giving you the features you would expect from a premium pair of TWS earbuds.

We spent time with the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro to see how all of this actually comes together in everyday use. Here’s our full review.

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Specifications

• Driver: 9.2mm Wool-Paper Diaphragm
• Active Noise Cancellation: Adaptive ANC 4.0
• Microphones: 8-mic Noise Reduction System
• AI Chip: Anker Thus AI Chip
• Sensors: 10 sensors, including 2 VPUs
• Audio: Dolby Audio, LDAC, Hi-Res Audio
• Personalized Audio: HearID 5.0
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.1
• Multipoint: 3 devices
• Battery: Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case
• Battery with ANC: Up to 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case
• Fast Charging: 5 minutes for up to 4 hours
• Wireless Charging: Yes
• Water and Dust Resistance: IP55
• Voice Control: 20+ instant voice commands
• Earbud Weight: 5.5g

What’s in the Box

• Smart charging case
• Ear tips x 5 (one installed in buds already)
• Ear wings x 3 (one installed in buds already)
• USB cable
• User Manual

The Liberty 5 Pro comes with five sets of ear tips and three sets of ear wings, giving users several combinations to find a secure and comfortable fit. This is particularly useful for an in-ear design because getting the right fit can affect both comfort and the effectiveness of noise isolation.

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Design and Construction

The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro uses a familiar in-ear design, but the inclusion of different ear tips and wings gives users plenty of flexibility when finding the right fit.

Each earbud weighs around 5.5 grams, so they don’t feel particularly heavy during extended listening. The ear wings also help keep them secure, which is useful when walking around or exercising.

The earbuds are rated IP55, adding protection against dust and water. It is a useful level of protection for people who plan to use them during workouts, commutes, or outdoor activities.

The charging case is more unusual. soundcore has added a smart display to the case, giving users access to information and selected controls without having to pull out their phone. It is a neat feature and makes the case feel more advanced than the usual charging case.

The touchscreen display also contributes to a larger case, making the Liberty 5 Pro less pocket-friendly than some simpler TWS designs. It’s a bit bulkier than my Liberty 5, but is still pocketable.

Personally, I think the earbuds themselves get the balance right better than the case. They are lightweight and secure, while the case feels like soundcore was trying to add one more feature when a simpler design may have been enough.

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Sound and Audio

The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro has a warm and energetic sound signature that immediately puts some emphasis on the low end. Bass has a noticeable presence without simply turning every track into a wall of low frequencies. Kick drums have a satisfying punch, bass guitars have enough weight to make them easy to follow, and electronic tracks get the impact they need to feel lively.

This is especially noticeable with pop, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. Songs with deep bass lines sound full and engaging, while drums have a good sense of body. The Liberty 5 Pro does not have a thin or overly clinical presentation, making it easy to enjoy for casual listening and long sessions.

The midrange is generally clear enough to keep vocals at the center of the mix. Male vocals have a good amount of body, while female vocals can come across with enough presence to remain distinct from the bass. Instruments such as guitars, keyboards, and strings also retain their character, although tracks with particularly busy arrangements can sometimes sound a little more crowded because of the warmer tuning.

Treble is present without making the overall sound overly bright. Cymbals, hi-hats, and higher vocal details are audible, but they do not dominate the presentation. This makes the Liberty 5 Pro relatively forgiving with recordings that can sound harsh on brighter earbuds. The trade-off is that listeners looking for an especially airy or highly analytical presentation may find it a little restrained.

The soundstage is reasonably spacious for an in-ear pair, particularly when using compatible Dolby Audio content. There is enough separation to give vocals and instruments their own space, although it does not create the same sense of scale as larger headphones. Dolby Audio can make compatible tracks feel wider and more immersive, but the effect depends heavily on the recording and personal preference.

The Liberty 5 Pro’s biggest advantage is that you are not stuck with this tuning. HearID 5.0 creates a personalized EQ profile based on a hearing test, while the Soundcore app provides additional options for adjusting the sound. This makes it possible to pull back some of the bass, bring out the mids, or give the treble more presence depending on what you prefer.

The earbuds support LDAC and Hi-Res Audio, while Dolby Audio provides another option for compatible content. Combined with the EQ controls, there is plenty of room to adjust the sound according to your preference.

I would describe the Liberty 5 Pro’s sound as fun rather than strictly accurate. It is the kind of tuning that works well when you want your music to have some impact, while the customization options give you an escape route if the default profile is not quite right.

Active Noise Cancellation

The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro’s Adaptive ANC 4.0 is one of its other major features. Instead of simply having ANC on or off, the earbuds can adjust noise cancellation according to the environment. Its Adaptive Mode combines active noise cancellation with transparency, allowing the earbuds to respond to changing surroundings.

This makes sense for commuting and work. The environment around you rarely stays the same. A train ride, a busy street, a coffee shop, and an office all produce different types of noise. Having the earbuds adjust to those changes means you do not have to keep switching modes manually.

For focused work, the strong noise cancellation is also useful. It can reduce the background sounds that make it harder to concentrate, while transparency mode remains available when you need to hear what is happening around you.

The ANC is not the only thing that makes the Liberty 5 Pro good for work, though. It works alongside the call system, which is arguably the more interesting part of the package.

Call Quality

This is where the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro really starts to separate itself. The Thus AI chip works with the 10-sensor system and eight microphones to distinguish your voice from the noise around you. soundcore specifically designed the system to handle conversations in noisy environments and even when speaking quietly.

Here’s a sample recording, which we used to narrate this reel:

That is useful in situations where you cannot simply move somewhere quieter, and we’ve tested enough to see a surprising difference compared to other earbuds. If you are working in a café, walking along a busy street, commuting, or sitting in an office, the earbuds are doing more than just transmitting everything the microphones hear. The system is designed to identify your voice and reduce the environmental noise surrounding it.

For me, this is the most meaningful feature of the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro.

There are plenty of earbuds that sound good. There are also plenty that offer strong ANC. Clear calls, however, can be harder to get consistently right, especially once you leave a quiet room. The Liberty 5 Pro’s approach makes call quality part of its identity rather than something buried in the specifications.

In addition to the clear call quality, the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro also supports more than 20 instant voice commands, with voice recognition handled on-device. This means users can interact with the earbuds without always reaching for their phone. The system is designed to respond quickly in both quiet and noisy environments.

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Connectivity and Features

The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro has enough features that it can take a while to discover everything. The Soundcore app includes Dolby Audio, HearID 5.0, LDAC and Hi-Res Audio, Easy Chat, three-device multipoint, and Find My Earbuds and Case. There are also settings for ANC, transparency, sound profiles, controls, and other parts of the listening experience.

Three-device multipoint is particularly useful if you regularly switch between a phone, laptop, and tablet. Instead of having to disconnect and reconnect every time you move from one device to another, the earbuds can maintain connections with multiple devices.

Bluetooth 6.1, on the other hand, also keeps the connectivity current.

The downside is that the amount of customization can feel overwhelming if you only want basic playback. There is a lot to explore, and not every user will need all of it.

For someone who enjoys adjusting their earbuds and getting into the settings, however, the depth is a strength.

Battery

We used the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro as soon as we got it, and we’re able to get around 10-11 hours of playback in Normal mode, or around 46-48 hours when combined with the charging case. With ANC enabled, those figures drop to around 5.5 hours for the earbuds and 26 hours with the case.

That makes the battery life good enough for everyday use, but it is not necessarily the reason to buy these earbuds. If you keep ANC enabled throughout the day, you will naturally need to recharge more often.

Fast charging is more useful in practice. A five-minute charge provide up to three and a half hours of playback at normal mode, which can make the difference when you realize your earbuds are nearly empty before heading out. The case also supports wireless charging, giving users another convenient way to keep it topped up. The case heats up a bit, though, when you use wireless charging.

The Rundown

Best For: The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro is best for people who use their earbuds for more than listening to music. It makes the most sense for users who take frequent calls, commute, work in noisy environments, and move between multiple devices throughout the day.

The combination of its call-focused hardware, Adaptive ANC 4.0, HearID 5.0, LDAC, Dolby Audio, multipoint connectivity, and fast charging makes it a strong everyday TWS. It is also a good fit for people who like having control over their sound rather than relying entirely on a fixed tuning.

Skip This If: Skip the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro if you are looking for a completely neutral sound signature or the smallest possible charging case. Its default sound leans toward the bass, while the smart display makes the case larger than a conventional TWS case.

It may also be more than you need if your priority is simply listening to music and taking occasional calls. There are a lot of features here, and the Liberty 5 Pro makes more sense when you are actually going to use them.

WalasTech Worthy Feature: The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earns our WalasTech Worthy mark for making call quality one of its biggest strengths.

The Thus AI chip, 10-sensor system, and eight-microphone noise reduction system are designed to separate your voice from the environment, including when you need to speak quietly. This is not just another specification that sounds impressive on paper. It addresses one of the most common frustrations with wireless earbuds: being able to hear the other person clearly while they struggle to hear you.

For people who regularly take calls while working, commuting, or moving between noisy environments, this is the feature that gives the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro its strongest identity.

The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro is now available for PHP 9,995 nationwide at soundcore stores and kiosks, authorized dealers, and online at Shopee (BUY HERE), Lazada, and TikTok Shop.