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Anker Soundcore

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5

Name: Anker Soundcore Liberty 5
Brand: Anker Soundcore
SKU: B0DT4DHZ6R
Price: 89.99 USD

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Noise Isolation / ANC & sound

5.8/ 10

5.8

0.010.0

A 5.8 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

4.7/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.7

1.05.0

A 4.7 puts its audio quality in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

10 hAbove average

12 h

3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

48 hAbove average

48 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP55

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP55 appears on 16% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 10 h
Battery Life With Case: 48 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 10 min
Battery Life Anc On: 8 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP55
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 2
Driver Size: 10.5 mm
Driver Type: Hybrid
Frequency Response: 20-40000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 40000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Adaptive Anc: Yes
Impedance: 17 Ω
Sensitivity: 126.7 dB/mW

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.4
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, LDAC
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 59.1 x 59.2 x 28.5 mm mm
Color Options: Apricot, black, navy blue, white
Ear Tip Sizes Included: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight Per Earbud: 4.6 g
Weight With Case: 57.1 g

Features

Certified For: Google Fast Pair
Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Stem squeeze
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Fixed
Voice Assistant Support: Google Assistant, Siri

Identity

Model Number: A3957

Microphone

Count: 6
Noise Reduction Type: AI-powered
Type: Dual microphone

Release

Date: May 7, 2025
Msrp Usd: 129.99 USD
Year: 2025

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.9/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed May 2025

Noise cancelling7.6

Isolation5.8

Battery life6.7

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity8.0

Design7.0

The verdict

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 are a feature-rich wireless earbud option that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. They earn a recommendation even though they aren't quite as impressive as the Liberty 4 Pro.

✓What we like

✓Comfortable

✓Affordable

✓Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC

✓Companion app

✕What could be better

✕Mediocre ANC

✕Emphasis on bass and treble

Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Anker Soundcore Liberty 5SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	2.8
25	6.1
32	9.7
40	11.5
50	12.2
63	12.0
80	10.9
100	8.6
125	5.7
160	-0.4
200	-4.9
250	-0.8
315	1.4
400	0.7
500	0.7
630	0.8
800	0.4
1000	0.1
1250	2.0
1600	5.8
2000	9.3
2500	11.5
3150	10.5
4000	9.6
5000	9.7
6300	13.7
8000	10.4
10000	-1.3
12500	6.9
16000	-6.3
20000	-30.5

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	2.5
26	1.2
33	0.2
41	0.5
52	-0.3
65	0.9
82	1.2
103	1.0
130	1.0
163	1.7
205	2.9
259	4.4
325	4.0
410	6.9
516	6.2
613	6.7
772	10.5
972	10.8
1220	13.2
1540	15.0
1940	20.5
2440	31.4
3070	34.6
3870	30.6
4870	22.6
6130	14.4
7720	18.9
9720	39.9
12200	22.1
15400	34.3
19400	33.8

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	-3.2
26	0.6
33	10.8
41	20.1
52	18.9
65	23.5
82	24.0
103	20.5
130	25.1
163	24.2
205	25.0
259	21.8
325	15.0
410	17.6
516	15.5
613	15.3
772	16.8
972	13.9
1220	15.2
1540	18.6
1940	27.0
2440	32.9
3070	29.6
3870	28.3
4870	21.4
6130	14.2
7720	19.2
9720	40.4
12200	23.1
15400	34.4
19400	33.5