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Liberty 5 Pro Max
Released May 2026.19Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/what-is-anker-thusRead 14 October 2026Same blog dates the launch to May 2026. The US store listing was published on 21 May 2026. SoundGuys lists a release date of 21 May 2026. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Form factor
- In-ear
- ANC
- Yes
- Battery life
- 12h
- With case
- 50h
97 of 166 fields known.
At a glance
Quick charge
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.
Higher than 86% of other earbuds.
General
- Model numbers
- 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
- 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.
- Announced
- 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.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $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)
- €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.
- Markets
- 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.
Design
- Use one bud alone
- 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.
- RGB lighting
- Not available
Drivers and sound
- Drivers per bud
Type Role Diameter (mm) Count per earbud Dynamic Full range 9.2 1 - Driver type
- Dynamic3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034995/en_US/000034995.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs: dynamic driver.
- Driver size
- 9.2mm
- Drivers per bud
- 1
- Diaphragm material
- Not available
- Frequency response
- 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.
- Sensitivity
- Not available
- Sensitivity reference
- Not available
- Max sample rate
- Not available
- Max bit depth
- Not available
- Adaptive EQ
- Not available
- Personalised sound
- 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
- Not available
- EQ presets
- 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
- Not available
Spatial audio
- Spatial audio
- 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 tracking
- 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
- Active noise cancelling
- 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 type
- 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 earbuds
- Not available
- Adaptive ANC
- 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 attenuation (claimed)
- Not available
- 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
- Not available
- Automatic ANC and transparency blend
- Not available
Measured
- Frequency response notes (measured)
- 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)
- Not available
- Treble amount (measured)
- Not available
- Deviation from target (measured)
- Not available
- Consistency between fittings (measured)
- Not available
- Harmonic distortion (measured)
- Not available
- Sound leakage (measured)
- Not available
- Noise isolation (measured)
- Not available
- Noise isolation, best (measured)
- Not available
- Passive isolation (measured)
- Not available
- Call quality notes (measured)
- 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)
- Not available
- Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
- Not available
- Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
- Not available
- Latency (measured)
- Not available
- Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
- Not available
- 2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
- Not available
- Latency in game mode (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Longest tested use per charge
- Not available
- Battery life with case (measured)
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Weight per bud (measured)
- Not available
Microphones and calls
- All microphones in both earbuds
- 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 sensor
- 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.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 bandwidth
- Not available
- Mic mute control
- Not available
- Sidetone
- Not available
Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- 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, 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
- Not available
- LE Audio
- Not available
- Auracast
- Not available
- Multipoint 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 LDAC
- Not available
- Paired devices remembered
- Not available
- Automatic switching between own devices
- Not available
- Fast pairing
- 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 sharing
- Not available
- Wireless range (claimed)
- 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 receiver
- Not available
- Receiver connector
- Not available
- Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
- Not available
Latency
- Low latency mode
- Not available
- Claimed latency
Connection Mode Latency (ms) Bluetooth Standard Bluetooth connection 350 - Lowest claimed latency
- 350ms
Compatibility
- Platforms
- 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 platform
Platform Connection Microphone works Android Bluetooth Not available iOS Bluetooth Not available Windows Bluetooth Yes macOS Bluetooth Yes - Features that need a specific device
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
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery per bud
- 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 battery
- 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 life
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 charge
- 12h
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
- 6.5h
- Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
- 12h
- Total with case (claimed)
- 50h
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)
- 28h
- Talk time (claimed)
- 4h
- Full charge time, buds
- 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 guidance
- 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 time
- 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 charge
- 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
- Case battery
- 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 battery
- 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-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 time
- 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 standards
- 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 power
- Not available
- Speaker in case
- 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
- 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 transmitter
- Not available
Controls
- Controls
- 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 control
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Not available
- Skin temperature sensing
- Not available
- Hearing aid feature
- Not available
- Medical clearances
- Not available
- Hearing protection
- Not available
- Health features
- Not available
Fit and durability
- Ear tips included
- 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
- Not available
- Stabilisers
- 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.
- Dust and water rating, buds
- 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
- Not available
- Water resistance depth
- Not available
Software
- Companion app
- 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.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
- 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
- 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 finding
- Not available
- Live translation
- 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
- Bud dimensions
- Not available
- Case weight
- Not available
- Case dimensions
- Not available
Certifications
- Hi-Res Audio
- Not available
- Communication certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 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
Type Count USB-C charging cable 1
Links
- Product page
- 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
- 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
- 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 number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 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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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Launch price (US) | Launch price (EU) | Markets | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1204Z11 | 194644331047 | $229.99 | Not available | US | Midnight Black |
| D1204ZB1 | 194644331061 | $229.99 | Not available | US | Titanium Gold |
| D1204G11 | Not available | Not available | €249.99 | EU | Midnight Black |
| D1204GB1 | Not available | Not available | €249.99 | EU | Titanium Gold |
Sources
We read 24 sources for this earbuds. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1204-liberty-5-pro-max-ai-recording-earbuds
- Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/ca/product-description/a08e200000QplFqAAJ
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1204Safety.pdf
- Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warranty
- Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/what-is-anker-thus
- Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1204
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