The Soundcore Liberty 5 Black is the dark version of Soundcore’s stem-style noise-cancelling earbuds, model A3957. Soundcore builds them around Adaptive ANC 3.0, 9.2mm drivers with wool-paper diaphragms and bass tubes, Dolby Audio and LDAC. Battery life is rated at up to 12 hours per charge with noise cancelling off and 8 hours with it on, or 48 and 32 hours with the case. Six microphones handle calls, Bluetooth 5.4 keeps two devices connected, and the IP55 rating covers sweat and rain.
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Noise cancelling that keeps adjusting
Adaptive ANC 3.0 recalibrates the cancelling every 0.3 seconds, according to Soundcore, a figure based on the algorithm checking three times per second when no audio is playing. The focus is human voices: Soundcore’s tests show 6.5 dB more reduction in the 300 Hz to 3 kHz range than the Liberty 4 NC, which it calls twice the voice reduction. It also states plainly that the Soundcore Liberty 5 Black significantly reduces voices but does not block them entirely. For the hum of an aircraft cabin or a metro carriage, ANC earbuds of this kind work best; office chatter is softened rather than silenced. True Awareness mode uses two microphones per earbud to let outside sound back in.
Sound: wool-paper drivers, Dolby Audio, LDAC
Each earbud has a 9.2mm driver with a wool-paper diaphragm and bass tubes. Dolby Audio is switched on in the soundcore app, and Soundcore notes that the effect depends on the source quality and the playback device. On Android phones that support LDAC, the Soundcore Liberty 5 Black receives higher-bitrate audio, and Soundcore says LDAC works even with two devices connected. iPhones do not support LDAC and use standard Bluetooth codecs. HearID 4.0 in the app tests your hearing and builds a matching EQ, or you can set your own curve.
Calls, controls and connection
Six microphones with AI processing and a wind-resistant algorithm handle calls, which helps when you take a call while walking outside or near traffic. Controls sit on the stem: you can answer calls, mute, skip tracks and even trigger your phone’s camera shutter. Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint keeps a phone and a laptop connected together, and Google Fast Pair speeds up pairing with Android phones. Soundcore rates the earbuds at IP55, which covers sweat and rain but not immersion.
Battery and charging
Soundcore lists up to 12 hours per charge and 48 hours with the case with ANC off, or up to 8 hours per charge and 32 hours with the case with ANC on. A 10-minute charge gives about 5 hours of playback. The case charges over USB-C, and a USB-C cable is in the box. Soundcore’s product page does not list wireless charging for the case, so plan on a cable. With ANC on, one charge covers a long-haul flight from Dubai to Europe, and the case refills the earbuds several times over.
Why the black finish
Black is the colour most buyers pick when unsure, and the one that suits every setting: a laptop desk, a work bag, a gym bag and an aircraft seat. The glossy black case shows fingerprints, which wipe off with a cloth, but it hides the grey pocket marks and scuffs that build up on lighter cases. The Soundcore Liberty 5 Black also blends with dark hair and dark phone cases, so the earbuds look discreet in meetings. The other colours Soundcore sells are White, Navy Blue and Apricot, with identical hardware.
Who This Is Not For
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Black is not the right choice if you only use an iPhone and are paying for LDAC, which iPhones do not support. IP55 means no swimming. Silicone tips seal the ear, so people who dislike the plugged feeling of in-ear designs may prefer an open-fit model. Soundcore does not list wireless charging for the case. A black case is also harder to spot if it falls on a dark car seat at night.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Soundcore Liberty 5 Black brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Earbuds range, or see the official Soundcore Liberty 5 product page.
Soundcore Liberty 5 Black Specifications
- Model: soundcore Liberty 5 (A3957)
- Colour: Black
- Drivers: 9.2mm wool-paper diaphragm with bass tubes
- Noise cancelling: Adaptive ANC 3.0, recalibrates every 0.3 s; 6.5 dB more voice-range reduction (300 Hz–3 kHz) than Liberty 4 NC in Soundcore tests
- Transparency: True Awareness, 2 mics per earbud
- Audio: Dolby Audio (activated in the app), LDAC, Hi-Res Audio
- Call microphones: 6 mics with AI and wind-resistant algorithm
- Battery, ANC off: Up to 12 h per charge, 48 h with case
- Battery, ANC on: Up to 8 h per charge, 32 h with case
- Fast charge: 10 min for about 5 h
- Bluetooth: 5.4, multipoint, Google Fast Pair
- Controls: Stem controls: calls, mute, tracks, camera shutter
- App: soundcore app, HearID 4.0, custom EQ
- Water resistance: IP55
- Earbud weight: 4.6 g
- In the box: Earbuds, charging case, ear tips XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL, USB-C cable
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Soundcore Liberty 5 Black FAQ
Is the Soundcore Liberty 5 Black different from the other colours?
No. Soundcore sells it in Black, White, Navy Blue and Apricot with the same specifications.
How long does the Soundcore Liberty 5 Black battery last?
12 hours per charge and 48 hours with the case with ANC off, or 8 and 32 hours with ANC on, according to Soundcore.
Does LDAC work with an iPhone?
No. LDAC needs a compatible Android phone; iPhones use standard Bluetooth codecs.
Does the noise cancelling block voices completely?
No. Soundcore says it significantly reduces human voices but does not block them entirely.
Does the Soundcore Liberty 5 Black case show fingerprints?
Yes. The glossy finish picks up fingerprints, which wipe off easily.
Can I swim with the Soundcore Liberty 5 Black?
No. IP55 covers sweat and rain, not immersion.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Soundcore Liberty 5 Black, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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