Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 VS Anker Soundcore P31i

Both the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and Anker Soundcore P31i feature an in-ear fit, offering a similar form factor for comfort and stability during use.

When it comes to water resistance, both models are rated IP55, meaning they are protected against limited dust ingress and can withstand water splashes, making them suitable for workouts and outdoor activities. Neither product includes wingtips, RGB lighting, or UV light, and neither features a display.

Both products are wireless, with no cables, and are not neckband-style earbuds. They both include stereo speakers for an immersive sound experience. There are no significant differences between the two products in terms of design and features within this group.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and Anker Soundcore P31i both feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, ensuring an immersive listening experience by blocking out unwanted external noise.

In terms of driver unit size, the Liberty 5 uses a 9.2 mm driver, while the P31i has a larger 11 mm driver, which could potentially offer a different sound profile. The lowest frequency for both products is the same at 20 Hz, while the Liberty 5 has a higher maximum frequency range of 40,000 Hz compared to the P31i's 20,000 Hz.

The Liberty 5 supports Dolby Atmos, while the P31i supports spatial audio, offering different surround sound technologies. Neither product includes Dirac Virtuo, and neither has a neodymium magnet.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and Anker Soundcore P31i both offer solid battery performance, though with some differences. The Liberty 5 provides 8 hours of battery life on a single charge, with the charging case extending total usage to 40 hours. In contrast, the P31i offers 10 hours of battery life, slightly longer than the Liberty 5, but the charging case also provides 40 hours of total battery life.

For ANC usage, the Liberty 5 lasts 12 hours, while the P31i provides 8 hours with ANC enabled. The Liberty 5 also has a quicker charge time of 1.5 hours, compared to the P31i’s 2 hours.

In terms of charging features, the Liberty 5 supports wireless charging, while the P31i does not. Both products have a rechargeable battery and a battery level indicator, but neither has a solar power battery.

Both the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and Anker Soundcore P31i come with USB Type-C for charging, ensuring fast and efficient connectivity. The Liberty 5 uses Bluetooth version 5.4, while the P31i is equipped with the newer Bluetooth 6.1, which may offer improvements in range and stability, although both products have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters.

In terms of audio codecs, both products support LDAC and AAC, providing high-quality audio streaming. However, the Liberty 5 lacks support for Bluetooth LE Audio, while the P31i does not have this feature either, but it may benefit from other Bluetooth improvements due to its newer version. Neither product supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC or includes any aptX codecs such as aptX Adaptive or aptX Low Latency.

Additionally, the Liberty 5 does not feature fast pairing, while the P31i includes this function for quicker connection setup.

Both the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and Anker Soundcore P31i come with similar features, such as ambient sound mode, support for fast charging, multipoint connectivity (both support 2 devices), the ability to be used as a headset, and a control panel placed on a device. Both also have voice prompts and include a travel bag for convenience.

One key difference is that while the Liberty 5 does not include a built-in translator, the P31i offers this feature. Additionally, the Liberty 5 has a mute function, while the P31i does too, with no differences in usage.

Neither product features an in-line control panel, a temperature sensor, or a built-in camera remote control function. The two models are quite similar in terms of most functional features, with the notable exception being the built-in translator available only in the P31i.

Both the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and Anker Soundcore P31i are equipped with a noise-canceling microphone, ensuring clearer voice quality by minimizing background noise during calls or recordings.

There are no differences in the microphone capabilities between the two models in this respect, as both include the same noise-canceling feature.

Overall, both products offer similar microphone performance in terms of noise cancellation.