True Wireless
Skullcandy Push® ANC Active
72Good
$105
Full review dataSkullcandy Push® ANC Active vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro - Great overall at around $170.
True Wireless
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
84Great
$170
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Skullcandy Push® ANC Active
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value7.5
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls9.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Skullcandy Push® ANC Active | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $105 | $170 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 9.2mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | - |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | - |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h | 6.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 58 h | 28 h |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 5 mins = 4 hrs playtime |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | voice assistant support | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 105 g | 5.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 10 |
| Call noise reduction | 4-mic digital active noise canceling | 8 mics + 2 VPUs + AI Large Model |
What reviewers said
Skullcandy Push® ANC Active
These wireless earbuds combine a secure over-ear hook design with adaptive noise cancellation, making them a practical choice for workouts and daily commutes. They offer a long total battery life with a Qi-compatible charging case, though the case itself is quite bulky. Sound quality is generally strong for the price, but the active noise reduction is only moderately effective and some audio frequencies can lack clarity.
- Pro:Secure ear-hook fit for exercise
- Pro:Long battery life with case
- Pro:Qi wireless charging support
- Con:Bulky charging case
- Con:ANC not very effective
- Con:High frequencies could be clearer
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that deliver strong all-around performance, with adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a comfortable fit. They excel in voice-call quality and offer a versatile set of controls and app customization, though battery life per charge is modest. Overall, they represent a compelling mid-range option with a few notable strengths and minor trade-offs.
- Pro:Excellent voice-call clarity with 10-mic setup
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency modes work well
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
- Con:Battery life per charge is only 6.5 hours
- Con:No wear detection for auto-pause
- Con:Touch controls may require adjustment for some users
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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