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Swipe to scroll horizontallyAnker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro score cardAttributesNotesRatingFeaturesIs there anything these buds can't do? The clear calling is a real stand-out, but don't forget the ANC and equalizer.4.5/5DesignThe earbuds have a unique look and sit firmly in the ears. The case is a little large, with an unresponsive touch screen and some durability concerns.4/5Sound qualityRow 2 - Cell 1 4/5ValueThey're great buds, for a fair price, but a discount would make them absolute must-buys.3.5/5

I'm not confident that the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro will see a discount; they're only a month old. But if any bud could really do with one, it's these. The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are $150 buds, which sound great, fit really well, and have an amazing feature set. The highlight is a clear calling feature. It cancels background noise when you're in a call, and it works amazingly well. I thought the buds were great, but possibly a little pricier than they could be. If Prime Day took even 10% off, they'd be must-buys. Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Wired/Wireless

The Ozlo Sleepbuds take the crown as the best overall sleep headphones thanks to their comfortability and functionality. In addition to streaming your own audio, you can block out extraneous noises by listening to soothing soundscapes from its built-in sound library. These headphones also have a neat alarm feature. What We Updated:July 2025: Updated product pricing and noted that the A20 Sleep Earbuds are currently out of stock. List selections remain unchanged.February 2026: Updated Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 to the Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 Special.

I loved testing the Shokz OpenDots 2 and will continue to use them as my main running headphones in particular, and I’m happy to recommend them even ahead of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, which sound a little better but cost a lot more. The trouble with the OpenDots 2 is that you get nearly the same level of performance from the Shokz OpenDots Air, which are a lot more affordable, as are the Soundcore AeroClip buds, which are highly rated by my colleague Ashley Thieme. If you plan to use the buds for everything, they’re worth the upgrade for the better sound, design and slightly longer battery