Soundcore’s Liberty 5 Are First Earbuds To Use Anker’s Thus AI Chip

InnovationConsumer TechSoundcore’s Liberty 5 Are First Earbuds To Use Anker’s Thus AI ChipByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 02:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The new Liberty 5 Pro have improved ANC performance compared to previous generations of Soundcore earbuds, with up to twice the level of noise cancellation offered by the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro.SOUNDCORESoundcore, the audio sub-brand of Anker Innovations, has announced the launch of two new pairs of wireless earbuds. The Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max are the first Soundcore earbuds to be powered by Anker’s recently announced THUS AI chip. The chip combines memory with AI function to speed up the processing of AI-powered functions. Both new pairs of earbuds use a 10-sensor matrix, eight microphones and two bone conduction sensors to collect sound, which is then fed to the new THUS AI chip. The result, says Soundcore, is clearer voice calls, even in noisy environments.The new Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max have also been designed with improved ANC performance compared to previous generations of the brand’s earbuds, with up to twice the level of noise cancellation offered by the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro. earbuds The Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds can also be used as an AI notetaker for recording meetings directly from the charging case without the need to reach for a phone.Powered by the new THUS AI Chip, the Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds employ a neural-net AI model in conjunction with a 10-sensor matrix to help separate the user’s voice from surrounding noises.SOUNDCOREClearer Phone CallsPowered by the new THUS AI Chip, the Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds employ a neural-net AI model in conjunction with a 10-sensor matrix...