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General

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Series

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Liberty1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Listed as Liberty 5 Pro Max in the Liberty series.

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

GA34L, GQGM1, GPX4H, GA03201-US2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12309768Read 10 October 2026Models GA34L and GQGM1 for the earbuds, GPX4H for the case. SoundGuys lists GA03201-US for the tested unit.

D1204, D1204Z11, D1204ZB1, D1204G11, D1204GB11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026US store SKUs D1204Z11 and D1204ZB1. D1204 is the base model on the EU declaration. The EU store uses D1204G11 and D1204GB1. Anker Japan uses D1204N11 and D1204NB1, which are not stored.2Maker product pageeu.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbuds.jsonRead 14 October 2026EU store SKUs D1204G11 (Midnight Black) and D1204GB1 (Titanium Gold).15Regulatory filingsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000035681/en_US/000035681.pdfRead 14 October 2026Declaration names the product soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max and model D1204.

GTIN / EAN

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194644331047, 1946443310611Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Barcodes from the US store product data. The EU store lists the same two barcodes for its two colours, so the EU rows carry no barcode of their own.

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

11 May 20223Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026Google blog post dated May 11, 2022.

21 May 202619Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/what-is-anker-thusRead 14 October 2026Blog: Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max launched at Anker Day on 21 May 2026 in New York.

Status

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Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026US store lists the product at $229.99 with a New Release tag and a publish date of 21 May 2026.

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 Pro 221Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_pro_2_in_for_review-amp-65146.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena calls the Pixel Buds Pro 2 the successor to the 2022 Pixel Buds Pro.

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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.

$1993Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026Pre-order on July 21 for $199. US price, sales tax not included.

$229.991Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026US store price $229.99. The maker comparison page gives $229.99 MSRP as of May 2026. Excludes sales tax.17Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 14 October 2026Quick comparison table, Liberty 5 Pro Max column: MSRP $229.99. Prices stated as MSRP as of May 2026.24Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: $229 at Amazon US at launch, and 199 GBP in the UK.

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.

€2195Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/google-pixel-6a-google-pixel-buds-launchRead 10 October 2026German Google blog: Pixel Buds Pro are available for 219 EUR. Price includes VAT as published in Germany.

€249.992Maker product pageeu.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbuds.jsonRead 14 October 2026EU store price 249.99 matches the German maker blog UVP. The EU store listing was published on 12 August 2026, so the German blog gives the launch evidence.18Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/liberty-5-vs-liberty-5-pro-vs-liberty-5-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026German maker blog dated 22 May 2026: Preis (UVP) 249.99 EUR for the Liberty 5 Pro Max, with launch promotions in Germany from 21 May. German price, VAT included as published.

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

US, DE5Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/google-pixel-6a-google-pixel-buds-launchRead 10 October 2026Launch prices published for the United States and for Germany.

US, EU1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026US store. The EU store is a second maker source for the EU market.2Maker product pageeu.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbuds.jsonRead 14 October 2026EU store product data lists the Liberty 5 Pro Max with SKUs D1204G11 and D1204GB1.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Charcoal, Fog, Lemongrass, Coral, Bay, Porcelain6Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-update-2023Read 10 October 2026Launch colors Coral, Lemongrass, Fog and Charcoal from the May 2022 post. Bay and Porcelain were added in October 2023.

Midnight Black, Titanium Gold1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026US store colour selector: Titanium Gold and Midnight Black. The Nano Charger bundle rows are not stored.

Segment

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Office17Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 14 October 2026Comparison table lists Best for: meetings, AI notes and business travel. The German page calls the model made for business professionals and frequent travellers.

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-ear1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026The in the box list has eartips in three sizes, and the spec lists active in-ear pressure relief.

In-ear3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: place the earbuds in the ear canal and take the fit test for the best noise cancelling.

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

Stemless3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026The launch images and the four-colour product animation show a compact body with no stem.

Stem3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: the touch control area is on the earbud stems. SoundGuys calls the shape a curved oval without a stem. Maker wording is used, as on the Liberty 5 Pro, which has the same earbuds.

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

Either bud19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Review lists optional mono listening.

Either bud3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls table has a Using Single Earbud column. The support FAQ says either the left or the right earbud can be used alone.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-I-use-a-single-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-left-right-earbud-independently-Can-it-output-stereo-soundRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the left or the right earbud can be used independently and still outputs stereo sound.

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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 Pro

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver, listed once for the earbud. SoundGuys says each earbud has an 11 mm dynamic driver. Acoustic role not stated.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	9.2	1

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs list one 9.2 mm dynamic driver unit.

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 2026Dynamic speaker driver in the Audio row.

Dynamic3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: dynamic driver.

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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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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Min10 HzMax40 kHz3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: 10 Hz to 40 kHz. Test conditions are not stated.

Impedance

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17Ω3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: 17 ohm.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Page text: HearID 5.0 with personalised EQ.

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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823Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-review-more-case-more-features-157579Read 14 October 2026Review: an eight-band custom EQ in the app.

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

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soundcore Signature, Clear Vocals, Powerful Bass, Calm and Soothing, Balanced for Pure Enjoyment3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sound Effects lists five presets. SoundGuys counts four presets in its review. The guide list is used. Custom slots are excluded.

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.

Spatial Audio10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 10 October 2026Spatial Audio is available with Pixel Buds Pro on Pixel 6 or newer.

Dolby Audio3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dolby Audio section. The maker German page calls it Dolby Atmos with head tracking.18Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/liberty-5-vs-liberty-5-pro-vs-liberty-5-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026The page names Dolby Atmos with head tracking. The user guide names Dolby Audio, which is the stored name.

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

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 10 October 2026Spatial Audio with head tracking works with Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro or newer Pixel phones. Head tracking is off by default.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dolby Audio section, Music Mode: Head Tracking makes surround sound follow head movement. Fixed mode is spatial audio without head tracking.18Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/liberty-5-vs-liberty-5-pro-vs-liberty-5-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026The page states Dolby Atmos with head tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio row lists Active Noise Cancellation.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient Sound section lists Noise Cancellation.

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

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Hybrid18Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/liberty-5-vs-liberty-5-pro-vs-liberty-5-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Adaptive ANC 4.0 uses 8 sensors that monitor ambient noise and residual noise in the ear canal in real time. External plus in-ear sensing is stored as hybrid. The maker does not use the word hybrid.20Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launch release: Adaptive ANC 4.0 monitors external and residual in-ear noise.

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

Yes3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026Silent Seal adapts to your ear to maximize the amount of noise that is canceled.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient Sound section: Adaptive mode tunes noise cancellation to the environment.17Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 14 October 2026Table: ANC 4.0 with 10 sensors on the Thus AI chip.

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/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient Sound section: Noise Cancellation level 1 to level 5.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio row lists Transparency mode.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient Sound section lists Transparency.

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

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 10 October 2026Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only: Conversation Detection switches from noise cancellation to Transparency mode and pauses media during a conversation.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Easy Chat section: it switches to Transparency and lowers the music when you speak. It works only in ANC mode.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Voice row lists wind-blocking mesh covers. This is a physical design and not selectable processing.

Yes13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-I-encounter-wind-noise-when-using-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-outdoorsRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Wind Noise Reduction is a selectable setting in the app under Ambient Sound, Noise Cancellation. It is recommended for windy conditions only.

Measured

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

Bass and treble are exaggerated against the SoundGuys preference curve. Sub-bass below 70 Hz is more than 6 dB above it. Treble has a bump of up to 10 dB between 4 and 8 kHz and rolls off above 9 kHz.20Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Objective measurements section against the SoundGuys preference curve. Firmware and settings are not stated. No numeric deviation stored.

The default tuning is bass-forward. The reviewer found that ANC changes the sound and that the highest custom EQ band does not reach far enough to restore treble brilliance.23Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-review-more-case-more-features-157579Read 14 October 2026Reviewer listening notes on a unit supplied by the maker, one-week test. Codec, firmware and target curve are not reported. No numeric bass or treble value is stored.

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

Voices sound fine in ideal conditions with too much emphasis on sibilant sounds. Noise rejection in a busy office is not strong but voice is prioritized. Wind noise rejection is weak.20Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Standardized artificial mouth test with ideal, office and windy demos.

Voices were clear in ideal conditions with occasional pops or crackles. Noise rejection was a slight step up from the Liberty 5 Pro. Wind noise was mostly suppressed and speech took on a slightly reverberant quality.23Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-review-more-case-more-features-157579Read 14 October 2026Reviewer ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant tests. Phone, codec and firmware are not reported. No numeric microphone value is stored.

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 Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.1

Source20Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 20267 hours 6 minutes with ANC on in the SoundGuys standardized test. Real music, peaking at 75 dB SPL. Codec not stated. Earbuds only, one charge.

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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.

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820Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launch release: a 10-sensor matrix of eight MEMS microphones and two bone conduction sensors, with identical earbud hardware on the Pro Max. The case microphone is excluded.

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.

616Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_ProRead 10 October 2026Voice (Each Earbud): three microphones, so six across the pair. This repeats the maker launch specification.18Reviewcnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-buds-pro-reviewRead 10 October 2026Each earbud has three microphones with wind-blocking mesh covers and a voice accelerometer.19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Each earbud has three microphones. The maker spec page lists 3 microphones without saying per earbud.

820Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 14 October 2026Eight MEMS microphones across the pair. The bone conduction sensors are not counted.

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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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Page text: 10 sensors with the Thus AI chip. The launch release names two bone conduction sensors.20Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launch release: two bone conduction sensors detect the vibration of the speaker's cranial bones.

Mic noise reduction

AI6Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-update-2023Read 10 October 2026Clear Calling uses AI to reduce background noise around the person on the other side of the call. It needs Pixel 7 or newer.

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Page text: the ANKER Thus AI chip with 10 sensors isolates the voice for calls.

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

Super wideband1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio row: SuperWideBand, works with Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer.

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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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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

Custom 6-core audio chip3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026ANC runs on a custom 6-core audio chip.

ANKER Thus AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Page text: Thus AI chip. Exact chip model is not stated.

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Wireless row lists Bluetooth only.

Bluetooth3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth only. The case also pairs by Bluetooth for AI Note-Taker.

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Wireless row: Bluetooth 5.0.

6.13Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: BT 6.1.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/ca/product-description/a08e200000QplFqAAJRead 14 October 2026Spec list: BT 6.1.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: earbuds and case both use Bluetooth 6.1.17Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 14 October 2026Table: Bluetooth 6.1.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC17Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/google-pixel-buds-proRead 10 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC and SBC codecs. It also states an 11 mm dynamic driver in each earbud.19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Review lists only AAC and SBC over Bluetooth 5.0. The maker does not name codecs.

SBC, AAC, LDAC3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026The LDAC section covers LDAC. The support FAQ lists AAC, SBC and LDAC.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: AAC, SBC and LDAC.17Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 14 October 2026Table: SBC, AAC, LDAC.

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.

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 10 October 2026Multipoint is available on Pixel Buds 2a and Pixel Buds Pro.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Multi-Device Connection is enabled automatically.

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

29Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 10 October 2026Automatic switching between 2 concurrently paired Bluetooth devices.

33Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Default 2 simultaneous devices, maximum 3.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: connection to up to 3 devices.23Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-review-more-case-more-features-157579Read 14 October 2026Review: up to three devices at once, and LDAC is unavailable when three are connected.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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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

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 10 October 2026Android devices on Android 8 or newer signed in to the same Google account switch between Fast Paired devices.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair14Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 10 October 2026Fast pair your Google Pixel Buds with an Android phone.

Google Fast Pair3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Powering On and Pairing: Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 and later.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the earbuds support Google Fast Pair.

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/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: 10 m (33 ft).5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 10 m (33 ft).

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio row: low-latency gaming mode that works with Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer, with compatible games.

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Claimed latency

AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro

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Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Standard Bluetooth connection	350

Source10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-there-is-a-significant-delay-between-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-and-the-deviceRead 14 October 2026FAQ: earbud latency is around 350 ms due to Bluetooth limits. It can vary with the earbuds, device, app and connection.

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, iOS, Windows, macOS1Maker 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. Full feature access needs Android. CNET confirms use with Macs and Windows PCs.18Reviewcnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-buds-pro-reviewRead 10 October 2026Multipoint connects the buds to two devices at once, including Apple iOS devices, Macs and Windows PCs.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026The support FAQ on computers covers Windows and macOS. The guide shows Android pairing.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-configure-audio-settings-for-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ covers Windows and macOS audio setup.

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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro

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Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-configure-audio-settings-for-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Windows uses the Hands-Free device for the microphone in Zoom or Teams. macOS sets input and output to the earbuds by default. Android and iOS Bluetooth pairing is in the user guide.

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

AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro

Feature	Needs
Spatial Audio with head tracking	Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro or newer Pixel phones. Head tracking is off by default.
Low-latency gaming mode	Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer, with compatible games.
Bluetooth SuperWideBand	Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer.
Clear Calling	Pixel 7 or newer.
Full access to features	Google Account, Assistant-enabled companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection.
Live translation	Compatible Android phone with the latest Google app and Google Translate app.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio row for gaming mode and SuperWideBand. Requirements list for the Google Account and Assistant.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Android 8.0 or later. Not supported on iOS. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Sound Mode. The support FAQ says LDAC cannot be enabled together with AI Sound Enhancement, Dolby Audio or Multi-Device Connection. The user guide says LDAC is unavailable only when three devices are connected. LDAC shortens playback time.
AI Note-Taker	The charging case must be connected to the soundcore app as its own Bluetooth device. Recording works without a phone. Transcription and summaries need the app and a network connection. A free Starter plan gives 120 minutes of AI transcription per month for 24 months.
AI translation	Latest soundcore app with the earbuds connected to the app. Multi-Device Connection must be turned off. Face-to-face translation also works when the earbuds are not connected to the app.
Easy Chat	Available only in ANC mode.
Remote camera	Earbuds connected to the phone by Bluetooth and the phone camera open. Not supported on some phones.
Phone voice assistant	Not set by default. Assign it in the soundcore app to a double press, triple press or long press. A single press cannot be assigned.

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026LDAC, Multi-Device Connection, AI translation, Easy Chat, Remote Photo Snap and AI Assistant sections. AI Note-Taker needs the case connected to the app as its own device.7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-enable-LDAC-on-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-Where-can-I-do-thisRead 14 October 2026FAQ: LDAC is not supported on iOS and cannot be enabled together with AI Sound Enhancement, Dolby Audio or Multi-Device Connection. The user guide says only three simultaneous devices block LDAC. The sources conflict, so multipoint_ldac is not stored.11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-trigger-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-using-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-MaxRead 14 October 2026FAQ: assign the phone voice assistant in the app. A single press cannot be used.

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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62mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: 62 mAh x 2 earbuds. Typical or rated basis is not stated. The safety sheet gives a nominal battery voltage of 3.85 V.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/ca/product-description/a08e200000QplFqAAJRead 14 October 2026Spec list: 62 mAh x 2 for the earbuds.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 62 mAh per earbud, about 1 hour to charge fully.

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.

No2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12309768Read 10 October 2026Do not attempt to remove the battery. Contact Google or an authorized service provider.

No14Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1204Safety.pdfRead 14 October 2026Safety sheet: the product contains non-replaceable batteries and the user should not replace them.

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 Pro

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	7
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	No	11
ANC off	Yes	31

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Battery table. ANC on: 20 h with case and 7 h without. ANC off: 31 h with case and 11 h without. Footnote 6.2: approximate, music playback, pre-production hardware and software, fully charged buds and case, other features disabled. Codec and volume not stated.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

Mode	Codec	Spatial audio	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Not available	Yes	50
ANC on	Not available	Not available	No	6.5
ANC on	Not available	Not available	Yes	28
Transparency	Not available	Not available	No	6
Call	Not available	Not available	No	4
ANC off	LDAC	Not available	No	8
ANC on	LDAC	Not available	No	4.5
ANC off	Not available	Yes	No	8
ANC on	Not available	Yes	No	5

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: ANC off up to 12 h and 50 h with the case. ANC on up to 6.5 h and 28 h with the case. ANC plus voice call 4 h. ANC plus Dolby Audio 5 h. ANC plus LDAC 4.5 h. The support FAQ adds Transparency 6 h, Normal mode plus Dolby 8 h and Normal mode plus LDAC 8 h. The maker tests at 50 percent volume on factory settings.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-the-battery-life-of-my-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-earbuds-and-charging-case-is-shorter-than-expectedRead 14 October 2026Battery life list: Noise Cancellation 6.5 h and 28 h with the case, Transparency 6 h, Adaptive 6.5 h, Calls plus ANC 4 h, LDAC plus ANC 4.5 h, Dolby Atmos plus ANC 5 h, Normal mode 12 h and 50 h with the case, Normal plus Dolby 8 h, Normal plus LDAC 8 h. Measured in the Anker lab at room temperature, factory settings and 50 percent volume with music playing. An ANC Extreme row lists 2.5 h and 10.5 h with the case when multiple features run at once. It is not stored because the feature mix is not stated.17Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 14 October 2026Table: 12 h and 50 h with ANC off, 6.5 h and 28 h with ANC on, 5 minutes gives 4 hours.

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.

11h=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.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

11h=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.

31h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: charging time up to 1 hour for the earbuds.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 1 hour. A second answer says less than 1 hour. The user guide says up to 1 hour. 60 minutes is stored as the maker's upper figure.

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 earbuds charge fully in about 1 hour. The case charges in about 3 hours by cable with the earbuds removed. Input is 5 V 1 A. The case uses about 2 percent of its battery per day when idle.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-the-battery-life-of-my-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-earbuds-and-charging-case-is-shorter-than-expectedRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the case uses about 2 percent of its battery per day when idle.

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

5min1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026A 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case.

5min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: a 5-minute charge of the earbuds gives 4 hours of playtime.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: a 5-minute charge provides 4 hours of playtime in Normal mode.

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.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Up to 1 hour of listening time after 5 minutes. The spec page does not name the ANC state. iFixit and SoundGuys both say ANC on.16Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_ProRead 10 October 2026Repeats the maker wording: a 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on.

4h3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: 5 minutes gives 4 hours of playtime. The support FAQ states Normal mode and earbuds charged from 0 percent.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: a 5-minute charge provides 4 hours of playtime in Normal mode.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-the-battery-life-of-my-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-earbuds-and-charging-case-is-shorter-than-expectedRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 5 minutes gives 4 hours in Normal mode, with the earbuds charged from 0 percent.

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.

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690mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: 690 mAh charging case.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/ca/product-description/a08e200000QplFqAAJRead 14 October 2026Spec list: 690 mAh for the charging case.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 690 mAh, about 3 hours to charge fully.

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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No14Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1204Safety.pdfRead 14 October 2026Safety sheet: the product contains non-replaceable batteries and the user should not replace them.

Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Wireless Charging Case row: USB-C charging port.

USB-C3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview lists a USB-C charging port on the case.

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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180min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: recharging the case with the earbuds removed takes 3 hours by cable. Specs: up to 3 hours for the case.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the case charges in 3 hours. A second answer gives under 3 hours for earbuds plus case by cable.

Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Wireless Charging Case row: Qi certified.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: place the case at the centre of a wireless charger.

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

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Wireless Charging Case row: Qi certified.

Qi23Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-review-more-case-more-features-157579Read 14 October 2026Review: the case charges via USB-C or Qi wireless charging.

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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Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026The FAQ lists face-to-face translation on the case. SoundGuys states the case has a built-in speaker and microphone.23Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-review-more-case-more-features-157579Read 14 October 2026Review: the case has its own built-in microphone and speaker.

Screen on case

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Page text: a 1.78 inch AMOLED display on the charging case.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview lists the Smart Screen on the case. Smart Screen section lists twelve features.18Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/liberty-5-vs-liberty-5-pro-vs-liberty-5-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026The page states a 1.78 inch AMOLED touchscreen case.

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.

Touch, Swipe, Voice commands7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026Tap, swipe and press and hold on the touch surface. Hey Google voice control also works.

Touch, Swipe, Voice commands3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Touch Control Area on the earbud stems. Voice Control section for hands-free commands. Swipe for volume.

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

Swipe7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026Swipe forward raises volume and swipe backward lowers it on Pixel Buds Pro.

Swipe3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls table: slide up or down on the touch area changes the volume.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-I-use-a-single-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-left-right-earbud-independently-Can-it-output-stereo-soundRead 14 October 2026FAQ: swipe up or down on the touch area. Swipe cannot be customised.9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-of-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-using-the-earbudsRead 14 October 2026FAQ: swipe on the logo panel. Up raises the volume and down lowers it.

Gestures

Tap: play or pause, answer a call, Double tap: next track, end or reject a call, Triple tap: previous track, Swipe forward: volume up, Swipe backward: volume down, Press and hold: switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, Say Hey Google: voice assistant7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026Touch controls table. Press and hold switches between ANC and Transparency by default.

Double tap right: play or pause, Double tap left: next track, Double tap left or right: answer or end a call, Hold for 2 seconds: switch between ANC and transparency, or reject an incoming call during a call, Slide up: volume up, Slide down: volume down3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls table for dual and single earbud use.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-I-use-a-single-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-left-right-earbud-independently-Can-it-output-stereo-soundRead 14 October 2026FAQ: with a single earbud a double press plays or pauses and a long press switches the ambient sound mode.

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026The press and hold gesture can be set to switch noise control or to activate the assistant.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide states controls can be customised in the soundcore app. Swipe volume cannot be customised.11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-trigger-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-using-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-MaxRead 14 October 2026FAQ: double press, triple press and long press can be customised. A single press cannot wake the assistant.

Voice assistant

Google Assistant, Gemini7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026Hold or Hey Google hotword reaches Gemini. The 2022 launch post names Google Assistant.

Anka, Phone voice assistant3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026AI Assistant section: Anka is activated with Hey Anka in the soundcore app. The support FAQ shows how to assign the phone's voice assistant.11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-trigger-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-using-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-MaxRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the phone's voice assistant is not set by default and can be assigned in the app.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing Detection section: playback pauses when an earbud is removed. On by default.23Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-review-more-case-more-features-157579Read 14 October 2026Review lists wear detection among the app features.

Sensors

Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) sensors, IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer and gyroscope, Voice accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor (case)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Sensors row, earbuds and case.

Bone-conduction voice sensors20Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launch release: two bone conduction sensors.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Page text: HearID 5.0. The launch release says it builds the profile from an in-app hearing test. This is a personalisation test, not a medical test.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

Hearing Wellness13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/14005705Read 10 October 2026Hearing Wellness is available on Pixel Buds Pro.

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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 with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large.

XXS, XS, S, M, L3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide shows XXS, XS, S, M and L. M tips are pre-installed.22Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1204Read 14 October 2026Package list: ear tips in 5 sizes.23Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-review-more-case-more-features-157579Read 14 October 2026Review: five sizes of ear tips are included.

Ear tip materials

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

None19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Review says the buds have no stabilizers and a looser fit than the Pixel Buds A-Series.

Fins3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview lists an ear fin. Size 1 is pre-installed and sizes 0 and 2 are alternatives.22Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1204Read 14 October 2026Package list: ear wings in 3 sizes.

Ear tip fit test

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 10 October 2026Eartip Seal Check is listed for Pixel Buds Pro 2, Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds 2a.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: take a fit test in the app under Settings, Fit Test.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Footnote 3.1: earbuds designed to comply with IPX4.

IP553Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: IP55 for the earbuds only.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/ca/product-description/a08e200000QplFqAAJRead 14 October 2026Spec list: IP55 for the earbuds.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Max-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: IP55.17Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 14 October 2026Table: IP55.

Dust and water rating, case

IPX21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Footnote 3.1: case designed to comply with IPX2.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Pixel Buds app / Pixel Buds web companion12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 10 October 2026Pixel Buds mobile app on Android and the Pixel Buds web companion app in a browser.

soundcore3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide refers to the soundcore app.

App platforms

Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 10 October 2026Mobile app on Android. Web companion app on ChromeOS 128 or newer, macOS Sonoma 14 or newer and Windows 11 or newer.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Page text: manage the AI notes in the soundcore app on iOS or Android.

User firmware updates

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 10 October 2026Firmware updates install from the Pixel Buds app or the web companion app.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware Update section: the app notifies when new firmware is detected.

Finding network

Last location in the app11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642885Read 10 October 2026Pixel Buds Pro can ring the earbuds and show the last known location. The charging case cannot be rung. No crowdsourced finding network.

Apple Find My20Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launch release: both models support Apple Find My.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

Yes15Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7573100Read 10 October 2026Translate conversations with Google Pixel Buds and the Google Translate app.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026Page text: face-to-face and real-time AI translation. The manual describes both in the soundcore app.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026AI Translation section: real-time and face-to-face translation.

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.

6.2g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Earbuds 6.2 g with the medium eartip. The case figure of 62.4 g includes the earbuds, so it is not stored as case weight. iFixit lists 56.2 g without earbuds, which does not fit 62.4 g minus two earbuds, so no case weight is stored.

5.5g(0.2 oz)21Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4619755/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-wireless-earbuds--goldRead 14 October 2026Retailer description: 5.5 g per earbud. Anker Japan lists about 5.9 g per earbud for the same earbuds on its product page. The Liberty 5 Pro file in this catalog states 5.5 g. The two figures are not reconciled.

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.

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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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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

SZGGA34L, SZGGQGM12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12309768Read 10 October 2026FCC ID SZGGA34L and SZGGQGM1.

2AOKB-D1204, 2AOKB-D1204L, 2AOKB-D1204R14Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1204Safety.pdfRead 14 October 2026Safety sheet regulatory block: 2AOKB-D1204 for the charging case, 2AOKB-D1204L for the left earbud and 2AOKB-D1204R for the right earbud.

Other certifications

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CE, UKCA15Regulatory filingsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000035681/en_US/000035681.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity for model D1204, dated 2026-05-22, lists Directive 2014/53/EU. CE and UKCA marks follow from the EU and UK declaration.

In the box

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In the box

Earbuds, Wireless charging case, Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, Quick Start Guide, Safety, Warranty, and Regulatory Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026What's in the box row for Pixel Buds Pro.

Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in five sizes, Ear fins in three sizes, USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide, Safety instructions22Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1204Read 14 October 2026Anker Japan package list: the earbuds, charging case, ear tips in 5 sizes, ear wings in 3 sizes, a USB-C and USB-A cable, a quick start guide and a safety manual. This is the Japan package. The user guide mentions a provided USB-C cable.

Cables included

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USB-C charging cable	1

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: the provided USB-C charging cable.

Links

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Product page

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/75443321Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Google Pixel Buds specifications article. The Google Store no longer lists this model and sends the old address to Pixel Buds Pro 2.

us.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbuds1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbudsRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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service.soundcore.com/ca/product-description/a08e200000QplFqAAJ4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/ca/product-description/a08e200000QplFqAAJRead 14 October 2026Support product page for the Liberty 5 Pro Max. It lists the user guides, the EU declaration and a short spec list. No standalone datasheet was found.

Manual

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/123097682Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12309768Read 10 October 2026Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Guide for Google Pixel Buds Pro.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026English user guide D1204 from the soundcore support site. The Specs page is near the end.

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.

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1.5years14Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1204Safety.pdfRead 14 October 2026Safety sheet: 18-month limited warranty, with a 12-month warranty for India. US store warranty page also lists 18 months for headphones. The year count is 1.5.16Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 14 October 2026US store warranty page: Headphones, all series, 18 months. US market.

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