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1 / 11At 8.3, its noise cancelling beats 77% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 93 of the 259 we've cataloged.
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above average for wireless earbuds — based on 241 of 259 we've cataloged.
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 239 of 259 we've cataloged.
IP55 appears on 16% of the 238 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).
Active is the most common — on 60% of the 176 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 7.3 |
| 25 | 7.9 |
| 32 | 9.4 |
| 40 | 11.6 |
| 50 | 14.4 |
| 63 | 15.0 |
| 80 | 13.5 |
| 100 | 11.4 |
| 125 | 8.3 |
| 160 | 6.0 |
| 200 | 4.4 |
| 250 | 3.1 |
| 315 | 0.6 |
| 400 | -1.4 |
| 500 | -3.4 |
| 630 | -2.2 |
| 800 | -0.7 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 2.3 |
| 1600 | 5.0 |
| 2000 | 6.3 |
| 2500 | 8.1 |
| 3150 | 11.7 |
| 4000 | 10.5 |
| 5000 | 7.6 |
| 6300 | 8.7 |
| 8000 | 5.9 |
| 10000 | -1.7 |
| 12500 | -0.3 |
| 16000 | -11.4 |
| 20000 | -19.8 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 3.9 |
| 26 | 1.2 |
| 33 | 0.6 |
| 41 | 0.8 |
| 52 | 1.0 |
| 65 | 2.4 |
| 82 | 1.5 |
| 103 | 1.6 |
| 130 | 0.7 |
| 163 | 2.4 |
| 205 | 3.1 |
| 259 | 4.0 |
| 325 | 4.4 |
| 410 | 7.9 |
| 516 | 7.3 |
| 613 | 6.7 |
| 772 | 10.8 |
| 972 | 12.6 |
| 1220 | 14.9 |
| 1540 | 16.7 |
| 1940 | 19.9 |
| 2440 | 25.0 |
| 3070 | 30.9 |
| 3870 | 34.8 |
| 4870 | 37.9 |
| 6130 | 28.6 |
| 7720 | 35.8 |
| 9720 | 38.7 |
| 12200 | 23.9 |
| 15400 | 35.0 |
| 19400 | 28.3 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 10.8 |
| 26 | 9.3 |
| 33 | 5.8 |
| 41 | 7.1 |
| 52 | 12.7 |
| 65 | 19.7 |
| 82 | 25.4 |
| 103 | 29.7 |
| 130 | 26.7 |
| 163 | 30.3 |
| 205 | 31.0 |
| 259 | 28.6 |
| 325 | 27.0 |
| 410 | 28.8 |
| 516 | 26.3 |
| 613 | 19.5 |
| 772 | 22.2 |
| 972 | 25.7 |
| 1220 | 24.9 |
| 1540 | 24.1 |
| 1940 | 27.2 |
| 2440 | 36.0 |
| 3070 | 36.8 |
| 3870 | 41.1 |
| 4870 | 34.0 |
| 6130 | 27.3 |
| 7720 | 25.6 |
| 9720 | 35.3 |
| 12200 | 24.6 |
| 15400 | 33.6 |
| 19400 | 26.5 |
The verdict
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max builds on everything that makes the Liberty 5 Pro great, adding a larger touchscreen case and AI note-taking for those who want more from their earbuds.
✓Liked: AI note-taking, Large touchscreen case, ANC, Comfort
✕Could be better: Bass-heavy default tuning, ANC effects sound, A bit pricey
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