Anker debuts Liberty 5 Pro and Max earbuds with dedicated AI audio chip
The Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max launch at $169.99 and $229.99 respectively, introducing external case displays and AI-driven meeting transcription features.
Anker has released the Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds, marking the first consumer devices to utilise the company’s dedicated 'Thus' AI audio chip. Announced last month, this new silicon is designed to enhance active noise cancellation and improve voice clarity during calls by reducing background interference. The release follows the 2024 Soundcore Liberty Pro, which previously introduced a screen on the charging case, but this iteration relocates the display to the exterior for easier access.
The Liberty 5 Pro is priced at $169.99 and is available in blue, white, black, and pink. It features a 0.96-inch LCD touchscreen on the charging case, which allows users to adjust active noise cancellation levels or switch to transparency mode without opening the lid. The device supports 20 built-in voice commands for volume control, playback, and mode changes, with Anker claiming the new chip enables faster responses to these inputs.
Battery performance for the Liberty 5 Pro offers up to 6.5 hours of listening time with active noise cancellation enabled, extending to 28 hours in total when paired with the charging case. Both models carry an IP55 dust and water resistance rating and support Apple’s Find My network. Anker states that the active noise cancellation on the new model is 100 per cent more effective than that of the Liberty 4 Pro.
The Liberty 5 Pro Max is priced at $229.99 and comes in black or titanium-gold finishes. It retains the core specifications of the standard Pro model but adds a significantly larger 1.78-inch AMOLED display on the charging case. This screen allows for more detailed settings adjustments and playback control.
A key differentiator for the Max model is its AI-powered meeting capabilities. The charging case can record conversations, which are then processed by the Soundcore app on a smartphone to generate transcripts. The software highlights action items and identifies individual speakers, positioning the device as a tool for professional productivity alongside its audio functions.
