Wireless earbuds: battery life, weight and price

Wirecutter's Top Pick & Guinness World Record: Named the Top Pick in Wirecutter's "The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones" (The New York Times). Also Guinness World Records certified for highest speech quality — powered by a 10-sensor matrix (8 mics + 2 bone conduction sensors) and the Thus AI Chip. Whisper-Clear Calls: Equipped with 10 sensors and the Thus AI Chip, enjoy crystal-clear calls in 100 dB+ noisy environments or even quiet rooms. Whisper, speak, or shout—your voice is always heard, anywhere you go. Instant Pure Silence: 100% more effective noise cancellation than our previous flagship model. Powered by 8 sensors and the Thus AI Chip, the earbuds process 384K+ noise signals per second, blocking subway, office, or street chaos for instant silence.With ANC on, get up to 6.5 hours of playtime, or up to 28 hours with the case. Need a quick boost? A 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening. (Note: In Extreme mode, battery life is 2.5 hours, or 10.5 hours with the case, when multiple features are enabled. Data based on internal testing.) Your Signature Sound: HearID 5.0 with personalized EQ and an AI Audio Enhancer deliver sound precisely tuned to your ears. No more compromises with generic, standard audio. Lag-Free Voice Control: With 20 built-in commands, you can skip songs, take calls, and adjust the volume—offline processing ensures zero delay. FROM ANKER — TRUSTED BY 80 MILLION+ USERS WORLDWIDE: Engineered by Anker, soundcore Liberty 5 Pro combines Whisper-Clear Calls, powerful noise cancellation, personalized sound, and voice control in one premium wireless design. Certified by Guinness World Records for call quality, it delivers a smarter everyday listening experience wherever work, travel, and daily life take you. soundcore App Support: Download the soundcore app for software updates and access to available features. Personalize your listening with HearID, EQ modes, Spatial Audio, and adjustable ANC settings. OTA firmware updates help keep your earbuds updated.

WORLD’S BEST IN-EAR ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION — Removes up to 2x more unwanted noise than AirPods Pro 2* so you can stay fully immersed in the moment.* BREAKTHROUGH AUDIO PERFORMANCE — Experience breathtaking, three-dimensional audio with AirPods Pro 3. A new acoustic architecture delivers transformed bass, detailed clarity so you can hear every instrument, and stunningly vivid vocals. HEART RATE SENSING — Built-in heart rate sensing lets you track your heart rate and calories burned for up to 50 different workout types.* With iPhone, you will have access to the Move ring, step count, and the new Workout Buddy,* powered by Apple Intelligence.* LIVE TRANSLATION — Communicate across language barriers using Live Translation,* enabled by Apple Intelligence.* EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE — Get up to 8 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on a single charge. Or up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature.* SECURE IN-EAR FIT — All-new ear tips, now in five sizes, provide a more secure, personalized fit and better audio performance across the board.* HEARING HEALTH — Take a hearing test in the comfort of your home.* Use the Hearing Aid feature, now with automatic Conversation Boost, for clearer communication.* And active Hearing Protection helps prevent exposure to loud environmental noise.* PERSONALIZED LISTENING — Next-generation Adaptive EQ customizes a sound signature for your unique ear geometry and fit.* And inward-facing microphones measure what you’re hearing for real-time adjustments. MAGICAL EXPERIENCE — Automatic Switching lets you seamlessly switch between your Apple devices.* And Audio Sharing lets you share a song or show between two sets of AirPods on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.*

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