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Series

Ear2Press articlesoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-launches-with-a-special-super-mic-up-its-sleeve-144338Read 30 September 2026Nothing's fourth flagship earbuds after Ear (1), Ear (2) and Ear

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.

B173, B173R, B173L, B173C3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Model number B17310Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Front cover B173. Regulatory section HVIN B173R/B173L/B173C for earbuds and case.

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

6974434226791, 697443422678412Retailer paged.otto.de/files/55d6413c-1574-5555-87e8-974bc4bfc77f.pdfRead 30 September 2026One-page exact Ear3 branded factsheet, EAN-Codes box: 6974434226784 black and 6974434226791 white. Identifier labels establish EAN, independent of store sku/checksum.13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026CODES EAN box explicitly identifies white 6974434226791 and black6974434226784.

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.

18 September 20252Press articlesoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-launches-with-a-special-super-mic-up-its-sleeve-144338Read 30 September 2026Dated launch coverage: global pre-orders from 18 September 2025 and open sales from 25 September 2025.

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

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The US store variant is available for sale.5Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Maker release carried by Presseportal explicitly announces availability in Germany.

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.

Nothing Ear4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS says the Nothing Ear (3) replaces the Nothing Ear.14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Nothing Ear (3) the successor to the Nothing Ear.

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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.

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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.

$1799Press releasestorage.mfn.se/ecc8b2bd-0396-40b3-92b7-0fbcf1699e1a/audiodo-powers-nothing-ear-3-with-personal-sound-an-essential-experience-for-all-listeners.pdfRead 30 September 2026Original launch-day release from the Audiodo technology partner, September 18, 2025, page 1: $179 / €179 / £179, available September 25.

$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.

€1795Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Nothing manufacturer release, Pricing and Availability: €179 DE/AT at initial local availability October 8, 2025.

€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, DE1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The US store sells the product in USD.5Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Maker release carried by Presseportal explicitly gives Germany availability and EUR pricing.

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

White, Black1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Maker product data lists the colour options Black and White.

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-ear4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear, Enclosure: Closed-Back

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.

Stem3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Exact-model review describes the stem angle and pinch controls along the stems.

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 bud3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Each earbud can function independently8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Can I use just one earbud FAQ: either can be used alone after the pair has been paired together.

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.

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Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Product text: PMI/TPU material upgraded 12 mm dynamic driver, singular. One driver per earbud.

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Product text: 12 mm dynamic driver.

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

PMI + TPU1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The specs table separately labels the diaphragm PMI + TPU.

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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.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202620 Hz - 40 kHz

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

32Ω1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202612 mm dynamic / 32 ohm

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.

96kHz3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026LDAC up to 990 kbps 24 bit/96 kHz

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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.

24bits1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202624-Bit Hi-Res LDAC Audio

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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

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ: hearing assessment creates personalized compensation profile.

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.

81Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ explicitly states an 8-band equalizer.

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.

Balanced, Bass, Treble, Voice8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Equaliser settings FAQ: Balanced, Bass, Treble and Voice.

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.

Static Spatial Audio1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Music section: Static Spatial Audio creates a 3D soundscape.

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.

No11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026Features section explicitly says no head-tracked spatial audio, only Static or Off.

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Adaptive ANC checks the surroundings (600 ms) and monitors leakage automatically.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Adaptive ANC checks the surroundings (600 ms) and monitors leakage automatically.

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.

311Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026Features section: High, Mid and Low fixed ANC strengths, plus Adaptive profile. Adaptive is not counted as a fixed strength.

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.

45dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Up to 45 dB, effective to 5000 Hz. Footnote: theoretical maximum from the Nothing lab

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Transparency lets the world sound through.

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

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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.

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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

Boosted bass, V-shaped4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS: Boosted Bass signature, somewhat V-shaped

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.

8dB4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Very Emphasized (8 dB), RTINGS test bench 2.3

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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.

1dB4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)

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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

Speech is intelligible but slightly congested. The earbud microphones reject a broad range of background noise. The case Super Mic captures higher-fidelity audio when held near the mouth.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph distinguishes earbud mic results from case Super Mic, method 2.3. Detailed test settings are locked.

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.

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ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.2
Yes	5.3

Source3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Battery paragraph: 5 h 12 min with ANC on, one charge. Source does not state codec.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Travel verdict explicitly says 5.3 h with ANC enabled. 5.2 h is the separate SoundGuys result.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

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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.

613Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026ANC/calls row: three MEMS voice microphones per side plus one VPU per side. Six voice microphones across the two earbuds, VPU sensors excluded.

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.

61Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Microphone quantity (MEMS): 3 each side / 6 total. The VPU (1 each side) is listed separately. The case has 2 more MEMS mics (Super Mic)

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.

Yes3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Exact-model review identifies a bone-conduction VPU sensing micro-vibrations from the jaw and ear canal.

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

AI1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026AI-powered Environmental Noise Cancellation for calls

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.

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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

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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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Bluetooth 5.4.

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

5.41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Bluetooth 5.4.

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, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Connectivity table: AAC, SBC, LDAC. LDAC high-resolution operation requires a supporting source.

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

No6Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38937964269969-Does-Nothing-Ear-3-support-LE-AudioRead 30 September 2026Official product FAQ: LE Audio is not supported.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Dual Connection Yes.

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.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Dual connection: yes

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.

67Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38937876731025-How-many-devices-can-Ear-3-be-paired-withRead 30 September 2026Official FAQ: up to six paired devices remembered. Concurrent dual connection remains two.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

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)

10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: 10 m range.

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Low Lag.

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Claimed latency

ANothing Ear (3)

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode with a Nothing phone	110

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026As low as 110 ms paired with Nothing phone devices, Game Mode on

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

110ms=CalculatedFrom Claimed latency

350ms=CalculatedFrom Claimed latency

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, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Performance section explicitly names Android, Windows and iOS.

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.

ANothing Ear (3)

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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.

ANothing Ear (3)

Feature	Needs
Latency as low as 110 ms	Paired with Nothing phone devices, with Game Mode turned on
Essential Space	Select Nothing devices with the Essential Key
Talk to ChatGPT	Pair with a compatible Nothing phone and configure the control in the Nothing X app.
Find My and device renaming	Android 10 onwards
Super Mic with Dual Connection	Only one microphone system can be active at a time. Dual Connection can slow Super Mic activation. Super Mic is prioritized with Dual Connection off.
LDAC high-resolution playback	Connected source must support LDAC. AAC and SBC are the other supported Bluetooth codecs.

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Technical specification footnotes 3-6 and 9-11: device-specific Game Mode, compatible app/OS controls, Essential Space devices and Dual Connection/Super Mic restrictions.

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.

55mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Capacity table: 55 mAh per earbud.

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.

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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.

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.

ANothing Ear (3)

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	10
ANC on	AAC	No	5.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	38
ANC on	AAC	Yes	22
ANC off	LDAC	No	5.5
ANC on	LDAC	No	3.5
Call	Not available	No	5
Call	Not available	Yes	19

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Embedded Battery table: AAC 10/5.5 h off/on, 38/22 h case-inclusive. LDAC 5.5/3.5 h off/on. Call 5 h earbuds/19 h case-inclusive are ANC off. ANC-on call 4/15.5 h cannot be distinguished by current call enum.

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.

10h=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.

5.5h=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.

10h=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.

38h=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.

22h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Fast charging table: 5 minutes for 1 hour, earbuds only, ANC off. Contradictory footer wording is not used.

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Embedded fast-charge row: 5 minutes gives 1 hour earbuds-only with ANC off. 10 minutes gives 10 hours for buds plus case and is not an earbuds-only claim. Footer has an inconsistent 5-minute/10-hour sentence, table preferred.

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.

500mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Capacity table: Charging case 500 mAh.

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Battery section specifies USB-C charging.

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Battery section specifies built-in wireless charging.

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.

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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.

2.5W3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Case supports wireless charging at up to 2.5 W13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026Autonomie/charging cell: wireless charging up to 2.5 W.

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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.

Pressure1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Pinch sensor on the stem. The case has a Talk button for Super Mic

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.

Pressure1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Pinch and hold: volume up or down (customisable)

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

Pinch, Double Pinch, Triple Pinch, Hold, Pinch and Hold1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Controls table lists pinch, double pinch, triple pinch, hold and pinch and hold.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Controls table explicitly states the controls are customisable in Nothing X.

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

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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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Other features table lists In-ear Detection.

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

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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.

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ: brief hearing test creates personalized 8-band sound profile. Consumer sound-personalization test, not a clinical clearance.

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

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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.

XS, S, M, L10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Quick Start Guide fit page 1 explicitly illustrates XS/S/M/L tips. Medium fitted pair plus three spare pairs.

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

Silicone1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026What is Ear3 made of FAQ: ear tips are silicone.

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

None4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026No stabilizers or ear hooks

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026App features table lists Ear Tips Fit Test.

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

IP541Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Other features table specifies IP54 for earbuds and case.

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

IP541Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Other features table specifies IP54 for earbuds and case.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Named companion app offers advanced 8-band EQ and profile control.

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, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Custom controls footnote says Android 6+ and iOS 13+ use Nothing X.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026App features table lists Firmware Updates.

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

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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

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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.

5.2g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Earbud design spec row: Buds weight 5.2 g.

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.

Width21.5Height30.5Depth20.75mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Buds dimensions: width 21.5 mm, height 30.5 mm, depth 20.75 mm

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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.

Width55.5Height55.5Depth22.25mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Case dimensions: width 55.5 mm, height 55.5 mm, depth 22.25 mm. Buds and case weigh 71.4 g together, so case_weight_g is left out

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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.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Trademarks and Permissions, English page 1: Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo used under Japan Audio Society license.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

2AZEQ-B173R, 2AZEQ-B173L, 2AZEQ-B173C10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Regulatory section prints right/left/case FCC IDs.

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 x 2, Charging case x 1, Ear tips x 3 pairs, User guide, Safety and warranty information, USB-C to USB-C cable x 11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Page lists these in capitals

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

ANothing Ear (3)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026In-the-box table lists the exact cable type and quantity 1.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

Type	Count
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

us.nothing.tech/products/ear-31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Maker product data identifies Ear (3) with the handle ear-3.

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

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_013Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026One-page exact Ear3 branded technical factsheet hosted by Boulanger. Authorship not independently established, so treated as retailer evidence.

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

d.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdf10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Nothing Ear (3) Quick Start Guide and safety/warranty booklet, model B173, manufacturer-authored document hosted by Otto. Official full-guide link was unavailable.

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.

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