Anker Innovations has launched its new flagship wireless earbuds, the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max, debuting a localized neural-network architecture driven by the proprietary Thus™ AI chip. Utilizing a specialized Compute-in-Memory design, the chip delivers 150 times more AI computing power than soundcore's previous generation. By executing machine-learning algorithms entirely within local hardware memory cells, the earbuds process complex audio data in real time with minimal latency and lower power consumption. This edge-computing setup allows all voice control and audio processing to run completely offline, ensuring faster speeds and total data privacy.

This hardware-level processing has already earned the series a distinct industry milestone. The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro line recently achieved a certified Guinness World Record for the "Highest speech quality score (G-MOS) for TWS earbuds," a title verified by third-party testing against the international ETSI TS 103 106 standard. Supported by an upgraded Whisper-Clear Calls engine and an active noise cancellation (ANC) system utilizing eight integrated microphones, the earbuds isolate human vocals from high-activity environments like trains and crowded cafés. Rather than causing in-ear discomfort with a harsh audio block, the system dynamically samples external noise to maintain a balanced, natural listening experience.

The ultra-premium Liberty 5 Pro Max leverages this localized power to double as a standalone productivity tool. It features a built-in AI Note Taker that automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings or lectures in real time, syncing cross-platform summaries via the soundcore app. This workflow is managed directly through a 1.78-inch AMOLED touchscreen integrated into the charging case. The case display gives users smartphone-independent access to the voice recorder, ANC adjustments, and custom settings, while the underlying Thus chip runs multiple concurrent AI models to optimize real-time EQ settings for music, movies, and gaming.

The rollout coincides with Anker's retail expansion into Southeast Asia, marked by the opening of its first interactive boutique experience store at IOI City Mall in Malaysia, complete with real-world audio simulation zones. Backed by an 18-month warranty, the series is available for immediate purchase. Regional retail pricing is set at RM699 for the baseline Liberty 5 Pro and RM899 for the screen-equipped Liberty 5 Pro Max.