These Anker earbuds sound just as good as my AirPods Pro but for half the price
Published on: 2025-06-24 04:53:45
ZDNET's key takeaways The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds are available now on Amazon for $129
The Liberty 5 earbuds deliver a wonderfully agile, robust low end, buttery smooth mids, and crystal clear highs
You will want to use the app to customize the sound. $129.99 at Amazon
When I think of earbuds that cost between $130 and $150, I tend to assume they have the capacity to be good, but they don't generally reach beyond that level. There are exceptions, but even those exceptions tend to fail when they get pushed too hard (i.e., too much volume or bass).
Also: Finally, wireless earbuds that sound great, feel comfortable, and won't break the bank
These earbuds can get loud… and not in a bad way. If you crank them up, the sound will be just as good as if you were listening to them at mid-levels.
I like that. A lot.
But the Liberty 5 earbuds aren't just about cranking the volume to 11. Let me explain.
My experience
Before I talk about the actual sound produced by the Liberty 5
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