CNET90
Both models sound very good, with much improved ANC and outstanding calls, putting them among the top true wireless options.
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
5 expert reviews#10 of 29 wireless earbuds
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Best earbuds for calls
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: noise cancelling and sound quality. Most common complaint: fit and comfort.
Reviewed by CNET, Android Central, Tom's Guide and 2 more
The catch: The case is bulky, and the sound is bass-heavy and unrefined.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max?
Android Central90
The reviewer calls these the best earbuds for calls in a decade, with improved ANC and handy AI features.
Tom's Guide80
Fantastic earbuds with rich sound, strong ANC, great calls and battery, held back mostly by a plasticky look.
Expert Reviews80
Superb for calls and meetings with useful AI notes, but sound and ANC are only very good and the AI feature needs a subscription.
Trusted Reviews80
Excellent for calls with good ANC and comfort, but bassy, unremarkable sound and a weak assistant make the cheaper Pro the better buy.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Noise cancelling3 of 5
Sound quality2 of 5
Comfort2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Fit and comfort3 of 5
Size and weight3 of 5
Controls and app2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max worth it?
Critics are divided: 3 of 5 recommend it. The case is bulky, and the sound is bass-heavy and unrefined.
Do critics agree about the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Tom's Guide) to 90 (CNET), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max?
Fit and comfort (3 of 5 reviews), Size and weight (3 of 5 reviews), Controls and app (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max?
The Sony WF-C710N (critic score 94), top pick, narrowly.