Soundcore has launched two new premium wireless earbuds at Anker Day 2026 in New York, emphasizing AI features alongside audio upgrades.
The Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max are powered by Soundcore's in-house Thus AI chip, offering up to 150 times more processing power than the previous generation.
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This enables enhanced voice processing, adaptive noise cancellation, and on-device AI capabilities.
Both models feature 9.2mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers, support Dolby Atmos, and include an 8-microphone setup for improved call quality.
Soundcore claims the earbuds received a Guinness World Record for speech quality during phone calls.
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Shared features include Adaptive ANC 4.0, HearID 5.0 sound personalization, multipoint connectivity, IP55 protection, and battery life of 6.5 hours with ANC on, or up to 28 hours with the charging case.
Touchscreen Cases and AI Recording
The standard Liberty 5 Pro, priced at $169.99, includes a small touchscreen on the charging case for adjusting ANC and quick controls without the app.
The Liberty 5 Pro Max upgrades to a larger 1.78-inch AMOLED touchscreen on the case.
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It also supports an AI-powered voice recording feature: double-tapping the case records meetings or lectures, generating transcripts and summaries on-device without an internet connection.
The case can store up to 12 hours of recordings locally.
Soundcore also introduced VibeOS, an AI-focused layer within the Soundcore app, featuring a voice assistant named “Anka.”
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The Liberty 5 series aims to blend productivity features with premium audio, targeting users who value built-in displays, AI note-taking, and exceptional call quality.
