Anker Innovations has officially disrupted the premium wearable market with the global launch of the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max wireless earbuds, introducing an industry-first hardware architecture centered on localized neural-network processing. At the core of this flagship series is Anker’s proprietary Thus™ AI Chip, which utilizes a specialized Compute-in-Memory architecture to deliver 150 times more AI computing power than the brand’s previous generation devices.
By executing complex machine-learning algorithms directly within the hardware’s local memory cells rather than routing data to external servers, the system processes massive amounts of audio data in real time with minimal latency and heavily reduced power consumption. This edge-computing approach allows all voice recognition and audio enhancements to function completely offline, offering a lightning-fast user interface while providing privacy-conscious users with absolute data isolation from external networks.
This dramatic boost in on-device intelligence has allowed the new lineup to capture a distinct international benchmark right out of the gate. The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro series was officially certified by Guinness World Records for achieving the highest speech quality score (G-MOS) for true wireless earbuds, a title validated through objective third-party laboratory evaluations built on the internationally recognized ETSI TS 103 106 speech quality standard. Driven by the native Thus chip and an upgraded Whisper-Clear Calls engine, the system flawlessly isolates human vocal frequencies from chaotic real-world backdrops like moving trains, howling wind, and crowded cafés.
This focus on clear communication is paired with an advanced active noise cancellation (ANC) system that coordinates eight unified microphones. Instead of generating a harsh static block that causes physical ear discomfort, the system dynamically samples external noise, adjusting its profile in real time to balance acoustic isolation with a natural, comfortable listening environment.
The ultra-premium tier of the launch, the Liberty 5 Pro Max, leverages this localized computational headroom to operate as a standalone productivity tool for professionals and travelers. The device features a built-in AI Note Taker that automatically records, transcribes, and condenses meetings, lectures, or interviews as they happen, generating key action items that sync seamlessly across iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows via the soundcore app. This ecosystem is managed entirely through a 1.78-inch AMOLED touchscreen integrated directly into the front of the charging case.
The case display gives users standalone access to the AI voice recorder, active noise cancellation depth profiles, custom device settings, and wallpaper personalization, completely bypassing the need to unlock a companion smartphone. Furthermore, the Thus chip concurrently hosts multiple distinct machine learning models to power soundcore’s real-time “Signature Sound” engine, dynamically adjusting equalizer curves across gaming, movies, and music to continuously optimize instrument detail and vocal clarity on a single charge.
The regional rollout marks a massive physical footprint expansion for Anker Innovations within Southeast Asia, debuting alongside “Anker Day” at the company’s first immersive boutique retail experience store inside IOI City Mall, Malaysia’s largest shopping venue. Designed with custom acoustic demonstration chambers and interactive real-world environment simulators, the retail space allows consumers to physically test the hardware’s voice isolation and ambient noise suppression capabilities before purchasing. Backed by Anker’s 15-year history of hardware engineering and packaged with a standard 18-month manufacturer’s warranty, the new series is now officially available for immediate purchase.
Retail pricing for the region is set at RM699 for the baseline Liberty 5 Pro, while the screen-equipped, productivity-focused Liberty 5 Pro Max variant enters the premium wearable market at RM899.
