Is the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max worth the upgrade from the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max actually scores 8.1 points below the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on calls (9.0 to 7.5) and sound (8.5 to 8.0). Worth checking: weight goes 5.5 g to 11 g and microphones goes 10 to 8. And it costs $150 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.58.0
- Noise cancelling8.08.0
- Battery8.58.5
- Calls9.07.5
- Value8.08.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Liberty 5 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5 g | 11 g | |
| Microphones | 10 | 8 | |
| Controls | touch | both |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Liberty 5 Pro to Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.