Earbuds Anker Soundcore Liberty 5
Storm Score 83 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet Digital Trends highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 for its value‑laden feature set—competitive ANC, crisp sound and long battery life—but fault its touch controls and unremarkable design, with some reviewers noting the ANC feels only average.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed 83 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
33%
67%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Excellent noise cancellation
  • Adjustable EQ
  • Supports LDAC codec
  • Competitive battery life
  • Sweat and rain‑proof design
  • Great sound

Points of Contention

  • Default tuning needs EQ tweaks
  • No Bluetooth Auracast
  • Missing head‑tracked spatial audio
  • Impractical Touch Controls
  • Average ANC

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
100
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends

“The Liberty 5 goes back to the basics (and nails them).”

Perfect 5/5
80
Christian de Looper
PCMag

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds deliver excellent noise cancellation, clear audio, and long battery life at an affordable price. While the default sound tuning requires EQ adjustments, the overall package earns an Editors' Choice award for budget-friendly ANC earphones.

Acclaimed 4/5
70
Harry Padoan
TechRadar

“Unfortunately, they’re slightly let down by tricky touch controls, a fairly unappealing design and average ANC.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5

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