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General

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Series

Pixel Buds10Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/pixel-buds/introducing-a-seriesRead 11 October 2026Google launch post for the Pixel Buds A-Series, the affordable model of the Pixel Buds line.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GA02213-US6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review spec table lists model number GA02213-US, a US model. Product release date June 17, 2021 and original price $99 USD agree with the Verge launch report.

A3957, A3957Z112Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026Core model A3957 from the exact maker guide and current sales SKU A3957Z11 from the native Black variant. Liberty 5 Pro D1203 and Pro Max are separate products.

GTIN / EAN

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1946442308212Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026Native exact Black variant barcode 194644230821.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 June 20212Press articletheverge.com/2021/6/3/22466088/google-pixel-buds-a-series-specs-priceRead 10 October 2026The Verge, June 3, 2021: officially announced today.

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Status

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Available2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026Native official US Black variant 45054910955710 has available true on the access date. Stock is a point-in-time observation, not a promised quantity.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Google Pixel Buds 2a15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Pixel-Buds-2a-arrive-with-Pixel-Buds-Pro-2-features-at-a-lower-price.1092514.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a as the successors to the Pixel Buds A-series released in 2021.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$992Press articletheverge.com/2021/6/3/22466088/google-pixel-buds-a-series-specs-priceRead 10 October 2026Priced at $99 in the US.

$129.995Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published US launch price, not current promotional price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€993Press article9to5google.com/2021/08/18/pixel-buds-a-series-internationalRead 10 October 20269to5Google: 99 EUR in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain from August 25, 2021. Price as published for retail, tax treatment not stated.

€99.995Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, DE2Press articletheverge.com/2021/6/3/22466088/google-pixel-buds-a-series-specs-priceRead 10 October 2026US and Canada at launch. Germany from the August 2021 rollout. Documented subset.

US2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Google Pixel Buds A-Series Specifications: Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea.

Black, White, Navy Blue, Apricot2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026

Segment

Music10Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/pixel-buds/introducing-a-seriesRead 11 October 2026Launch post positions the model for rich sound with hands-free help from Google Assistant, an everyday listening product.

Music1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear5Reviewandroidcentral.com/google-pixel-buds-series-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: sticking them in your ear canal produces a seal, with a vent on the underside that releases pressure. Stored as in-ear.

In-ear1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Style text: round, minimalist look.

Stem1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review quoting Google: each earbud connects individually to the source device.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page: on the Pixel Buds A-Series all gestures can be performed with either earbud. The Verge adds that each earbud connects individually to the source device.

Either bud4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026Return either earbud to the case and close it to use the other alone.

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio: custom-designed 12 mm dynamic speaker driver. The page lists one driver for the earbud.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

Diameter (mm)
9.2

Source1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

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Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Wool-paper1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published acoustic frequency response 20 Hz to 40 kHz from the earbud Specs table, not a codec-derived range.

Impedance

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17Ω3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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85Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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Dolby Audio3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Licensed Dolby Audio with Music, Podcast and Movie modes. No Dolby Atmos or dynamic head tracking is inferred.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio lists passive noise reduction and a spatial vent. No active noise cancelling is listed.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026The 6.5 dB improvement against Liberty 4 NC is relative voice-range reduction at 300 Hz to 3 kHz. It is not an absolute maximum attenuation and is not stored in an attenuation field.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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45Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker release explicitly four of the six microphones serve ANC. All six serve call processing. Counts physical microphones across the pair once.

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Adaptive ANC 3.0 recalibrates three times per second when no audio is playing, according to the product footnote. The published 0.3-second interval is not Bluetooth audio latency.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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53Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

No7Reviewifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_A-SeriesRead 11 October 2026iFixit background: the A-Series removes wireless charging, transparency mode and ANC with Silent Seal compared with the Pixel Buds Pro.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-I-hear-wind-noise-while-using-Liberty-5-outdoorsRead 8 October 2026Specific selectable Wind Noise Cancellation/Reduction function on the app Noise Cancellation page, distinct from AI call processing. Maker recommends enabling it in windy conditions.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

RTINGS describes a somewhat neutral sound profile with underemphasised bass across the whole range. The Bass Boost EQ adds punch. The mid-treble is slightly underemphasised.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the A-Series. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so none are stored.

SoundGuys found bass and treble emphasis with the default tuning. Acoustic EQ reduced bass somewhat, while Dolby processing changed response and perceived width. Exact firmware and app version were not published for the review sample.9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Reviewer reports default bass and high-frequency emphasis, with additional response changes from Acoustic EQ and Dolby processing. No unread chart coordinates, sound-quality scores or percentage loudness reduction are converted into numerical dB fields.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

RTINGS: recording quality is satisfactory, voice sounds somewhat natural but thin. Noise handling is mediocre on a busy street.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text.

SoundGuys found speech intelligible across simulated office, street, wind and reverberant environments, alongside an ideal-condition demonstration. These are qualitative results from the provided review sample, without published firmware or app version.9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly reports intelligible voices in its simulated noise environments and provides ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant microphone demonstrations. No numerical speech bandwidth, noise-handling score or frequency response is inferred.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series

Hours (h)
4.73

Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 20264 hours 44 minutes of constant music playback peaking at 75 dB(SPL) in the SoundGuys standardized test. The review tested firmware 233 or later for its sound section. ANC does not exist on this product.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.13

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Original company-provided Liberty 5 sample tested for one week. ANC-enabled playback lasted seven hours eight minutes, added to the review May 8, 2025. Firmware, app version, codec, volume, ANC strength and battery-test host are not identified. The separate iPhone connectivity anecdote does not establish the battery-test host. This is not a retest of current sales stock.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

46Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review: each earbud has two mics, four across the pair. Google lists dual beamforming microphones without a per-earbud count.

61Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Six physical microphones across the pair are used for calls. Shared ANC and call functions do not count as additional microphones.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

46Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Two microphones per earbud from the review.

61Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Six physical microphones across both earbuds, counted once despite shared ANC, transparency and call roles. No case microphone is added.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

DSP14Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_aseries_review-news-49871.phpRead 11 October 2026GSMArena lists in-call noise reduction. Google lists dual beamforming microphones and no AI claim, so DSP is stored.

AI1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026During a call or meeting, squeeze either stem once to mute or unmute. The function may need enabling in soundcore Controls. Phone/app-only mute is not counted.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

Bluetooth3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

5.43Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review: Bluetooth codec options are AAC and SBC.

SBC, AAC, LDAC9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Exact base Liberty 5 review states SBC, AAC and LDAC. No LE Audio or Auracast support or absence is inferred from Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Bluetooth text: no NFC or multi-device pairing.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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21Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026The exact Liberty 5 product FAQ explicitly supports Dual Connections and LDAC simultaneously. Restrictions from Liberty 4 NC, Space A40 or Liberty 5 Pro do not apply.

Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review: the Pixel Buds A-Series still support Android's Fast Pair feature for quick setup.

Google Fast Pair3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Google Fast Pair requires Android 6.0 or above.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Gaming mode is named but no numerical latency is published in this guide. Gaming mode cannot operate with LDAC or Dolby Audio.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Requirements: any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device including Android or iOS mobile devices, tablets and laptops.

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Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series

Feature	Needs
Full access to features	Google Account, a companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer with Google Assistant, the Pixel Buds app and an internet connection. Pairs as a plain Bluetooth device with any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device, including iOS.
Live translation	Google Assistant on a compatible Android phone, with an internet connection.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

Feature	Needs
LDAC audio	Compatible Android 8.0 or later source. Enable Preferred Audio Quality in soundcore. Dual Connections is supported, but reduces runtime. Use a low-interference environment.
Gaming mode	Enable in soundcore. Cannot run simultaneously with LDAC or Dolby Audio.
Dolby Audio	Enable Music, Podcast or Movie mode in soundcore. Effects vary with source and device. No head tracking is promised.
Mic mute control	During a call or meeting, squeeze either stem once. May require enabling the function in soundcore Controls.
Remote Photo Snap	Wear the Bluetooth-connected earbuds and open the phone camera. May require enabling soundcore Controls. Some phones do not support it.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or above.
HearID 4.0	Sign into a soundcore account, then run HearID Sound Test. Results are saved and applied.
Computer calls	Windows conference apps: Liberty 5 Hands-Free for microphone and speaker. macOS: Liberty 5 for both input and output.
Earbud volume controls	Assign the volume function in soundcore Controls. Earbud gestures are pressure squeezes according to the exact guide.

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026LDAC requires Android 8.0 or later and Preferred Audio Quality in the app. Remote Photo Snap requires worn, Bluetooth-connected earbuds and an open phone camera, may need Controls activation and is unsupported on some phones. Mic mute may also require Controls activation.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026HearID Sound Test requires signing into a soundcore account. Windows conference calls use Liberty 5 Hands-Free as input/output. macOS uses Liberty 5 for both, rather than borrowing the Windows device-name guidance.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-touch-controlsRead 8 October 2026

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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60mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs table explicitly 60 mAh x2 for the earbuds. Stored capacity is one earbud cell. Typical or rated designation is not provided.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	5
ANC off	Yes	24
Call	No	2.5
Call	Yes	12

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Earbuds up to 5 hours of listening or 2.5 hours of talk. With the charging case up to 24 hours of listening or 12 hours of talk. Footnote 6.2: music playback with pre-production hardware and software, fully charged buds and case, other features disabled. The volume is not stated.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

Mode	Spatial audio	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Yes	48
ANC on	Not available	No	8
ANC on	Not available	Yes	32
Transparency	Not available	No	8
Transparency	Not available	Yes	32
ANC on	Yes	No	5
Call	Not available	No	5.5

Source4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026Normal 12/48 h, ANC 8/32 h and Transparency 8/32 h are explicitly earbuds-only/case-inclusive respectively. ANC with Dolby is five hours earbuds-only. Calls with ANC are 5.5 hours for both earbuds, versus 4.5 hours single-earbud use. The four-hour Dual Connections with LDAC/Dolby entry does not state ANC or distinguish the slash conditions, so it remains visible guidance rather than an invented row. Codec and spatial state are omitted for generic runtime rows. The FAQ footnote names default settings, Normal mode and 50% volume, which does not prove those settings for each specialized ANC/call/Dolby condition.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

48h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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Talk time (claimed)

2.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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60min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide states up to one hour for earbuds, converted to 60 minutes. Exact FAQ instead says about 50 minutes. Different estimates are preserved without inventing their test settings or firmware explanation.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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The guide estimates up to 60 minutes for earbuds and three hours for the charging case with earbuds by USB-C, or four hours wirelessly. The FAQ separately estimates about 50 minutes for earbuds, two hours for an empty case by cable, 2.5 hours with earbuds, and 3.5 hours for an empty case wirelessly. These are maker estimates with different component scopes and unspecified test details. Input is 5 V 0.8 A. Dry the earbuds and USB-C port before charging. Ten minutes of earbud charging in the case claims up to five hours of playback, with ANC, codec and Dolby settings unspecified. The FAQ also claims four hours with Dual Connections plus LDAC/Dolby Sound, without specifying ANC or resolving the slash conditions.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide input is 5 V 0.8 A. Its separate applicable Anker A2337 adapter example is rated up to 30 W and does not establish device charging wattage or a supplied adapter.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

15min1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 202615-minute charge of the earbuds in the charging case.

10min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

3h1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Up to 3 hours of listening, earbuds only.

5h3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide and maker release explicitly say charging the earbuds in the case for ten minutes gives up to five hours of playback. ANC, codec, Dolby and volume settings for this fast-charge claim are not specified.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

500mAh8Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Google+Pixel+Buds+A-Series+Battery+Replacement/153791Read 10 October 2026Teardown of the charging case: the battery is marked Model GYJS0, Rated Capacity 500 mAh 1.85 Wh, Rated Voltage 3.7 VDC. 500 mAh at 3.7 V equals 1.85 Wh. This is the case cell, rated capacity.

580mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit 580 mAh charging-case cell, with no typical or rated designation. Charging input current is separate.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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120min4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly distinguishes the case without earbuds: two hours using a wall charger, converted to 120 minutes. It also gives 2.5 hours with earbuds and 3.5/4 hours wireless without/with earbuds. Guide combined estimate is three hours, separately retained.

Wireless charging

No9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Case text: the case does not support wireless charging. The Google page lists only a USB-C charging port.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Qi9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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No9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly distinguishes the simple LED light strip from the predecessor case screen.

Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Capacitive touch sensors for music, calls and Google Assistant controls.

Pressure3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

None9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text: unlike the Pixel Buds (2020), no volume controls.

Pressure6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-touch-controlsRead 8 October 2026Exact Liberty 5 support page permits enabling volume functions in soundcore Controls. The page calls them touch commands generically, while the actual guide specifies squeezed pressure-control stems.

Gestures

Tap once: play or pause, Tap twice: next track, Tap three times: previous track, Touch and hold: Google Assistant9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text: tap once, twice, three times and touch and hold.

Single squeeze: play/pause or answer a call according to the current guide, Double squeeze right: next track, Double squeeze left: previous track, Hold either stem for two seconds: reject/end a call or switch ANC/Transparency, Single squeeze during calls: mute/unmute after enabling the control if needed, Single squeeze in supported phone camera: Remote Photo Snap3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current guide controls distinguish playback and call contexts. Guide says a single squeeze answers calls, while the general FAQ says double-press. The guide gesture is retained with the disagreement explicit, rather than claiming both defaults.

Remappable controls

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Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistant

Google Assistant, Gemini9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Touch and hold activates the voice assistant. Google Assistant comes from the Google article and the Verge review.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page lists Gemini activation by touch and hold or hotword for Pixel Buds A-Series, next to Hey Google. Gemini needs the latest app and an Android 10 or later phone.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection to play and pause automatically.

Yes5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 20268Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Why-does-the-music-pause-or-noise-cancellation-change-automaticallyRead 8 October 2026

Sensors

Capacitive touch sensors, Single IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor in the case1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Voice: dual beamforming microphones. Sensors: capacitive touch, single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection, Hall effect sensor in the case. The page does not say if the IR sensor count is per earbud.7Reviewifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_A-SeriesRead 11 October 2026iFixit device page lists a motion-detecting accelerometer in the earbuds along with the touch sensors, the single IR proximity sensor and the case Hall effect sensor. Google's support article does not list the accelerometer for the A-Series.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026HearID 4.0 explicitly assesses hearing, compares results with the age group and tests sound preferences. This is consumer sound personalization, not a medical diagnosis.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Eartips in small, medium (attached) and large.

XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Maker supplies XXS, XS, S, M, L and XL. The fitted pair counts among the six sizes.

Ear tip materials

Silicone6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review: ships with small, medium and large silicone ear tips.

Silicone9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly calls the fitted tips silicone.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Wing tips6Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-a-series-review-54174Read 10 October 2026Review text names the comfortable wings of the earbuds. RTINGS also says the ear wings are small. The Verge calls them ear hooks or stabilizer arcs. Stored as wing tips from SoundGuys and RTINGS wording.

None9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly says no wings or fins included, with ordinary in-ear tip fit. No optional ear hooks are treated as supplied.

Ear tip fit test

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Yes4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ recommends the soundcore Fit Test to check ear-tip seal and fit.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026IPX4 water protection rating, earbuds only, under IEC 60529.

IP553Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly labels IP55 as the earbuds waterproof and dustproof level. Case protection remains unknown.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Pixel Buds app9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS App Support text: the Google Pixel Buds app.

soundcore1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

Android9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS App Support text: the app is only available on Android devices.

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User firmware updates

Yes14Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_aseries_review-news-49871.phpRead 11 October 2026GSMArena: firmware updates for the buds are downloaded from the Pixel Buds app on Android.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Finding network

Last location in the app9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS App Support text: the app can find lost buds. The finding method is not stated, stored as app-based.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

Yes4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review lists real-time language translation as a retained feature. Google Assistant and a compatible phone are required.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.06g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Earbuds 5.06 g.

4.6g(0.2 oz)5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release explicitly 4.6 g each. Tip size is not stated. This is maker mass, not a reviewer measurement.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

42.8g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Case 42.8 g without earbuds (52.9 g with earbuds).

47.9g(1.7 oz)5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release lists case mass 47.90 g separately from 4.6 g each earbud. Unlabelled dimension tuples are omitted because width/height/depth axes are not identified.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Hi-Res Audio5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release explicitly supports both Hi-Res Audio Wireless and Hi-Res Audio. This does not establish lossless playback or codec bit depth.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

SZGG7YPJ, SZGGPQY212Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10500249Read 11 October 2026Safety, Warranty & Regulatory Guide for Pixel Buds A-Series, US section: models G7YPJ, GPQY2 and G7T9J, FCC ID SZGG7YPJ and FCC ID SZGGPQY2. The guide does not say which ID belongs to which earbud. G7T9J has no FCC ID of its own.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Earbuds, Charging case, Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

Left and right earbuds, Charging case, Six ear-tip sizes, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Current maker box list includes the earbuds, charging case, six ear-tip sizes and supplied USB-C cable. Bundled documentation and an optional adapter are not inferred from the separate downloadable user guide.

Cables included

AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026USB-C to USB-A charging cable.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

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Links

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Product page

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/75443321Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

us.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/75443321Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026

www.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Exact A3957 product page was opened through ordinary public web results. Local page requests can redirect by region to Anker Nordics. The official US native product JSON independently proves the selected Black sales SKU. No regional redirect is treated as the product specifications.

Manual

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salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official current A3957 service index links this English user guide. PDF edition A3957_EN_UG_V3_20250814, published in the service index September 1, 2025. Original Specs and Quick Mute pages were visually checked.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9322027Read 11 October 2026Google Hardware Limited Warranty for the USA and Canada: one year from original retail purchase for a new Google product. Other regions can differ.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.