Updated 18 Oct 2026
Is the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro worth it?
Yes — if you want near-flagship quiet for less.
They block noise nearly as well as the Sony for a lot less money, and calls are among the clearest of any earbuds, even in wind. Five tip sizes and optional fins make them comfortable and secure, and they connect to three devices at once. Out of the box the bass is heavy and muddy; the EQ fixes most of it. Battery is about 6.5 hours, and the touchscreen case is chunky.
Good to know
- The default sound is bass-heavy and muddy; the Clear Vocals preset or the EQ helps.
- Battery is about 6.5 hours with noise cancelling, less in real use.
- The touchscreen case is big.
- Some features don't work together: LDAC turns off with three devices connected or with AI sound enhancement on.
- Noise cancelling close to the flagships
- Excellent calls, even in wind and crowds
- Secure fit with five tip sizes and fins
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Get it if…
- You want strong noise cancelling without paying £200+.
- You take a lot of calls on the move.
- You want earbuds that stay put at the gym (IP55, fins).
Skip it if…
- Sound quality matters most: the Sony sound much cleaner.
- You want a small case for your pocket.
How we reached this verdict
RTINGS names them the best mid-range noise-cancelling earbuds, with noise isolation that goes head to head with the Sony WF-1000XM6, a great mic and a comfortable, secure fit; it notes the boosted bass and 6.9 hours of battery. Expert Reviews recommends them for excellent calls and the handy touchscreen case. What Hi-Fi gives them three stars: good noise cancelling and calls, but a boomy, ill-defined sound.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Expert Reviews, What Hi-Fi, RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 18 Oct 2026How we decide