The earbuds with the best call quality are cheaper than ever

Skip to main contentBose, Apple and Google get a lot of attention, but Soundcore’s latest model is incredible.Bose, Apple and Google get a lot of attention, but Soundcore’s latest model is incredible.by Oct 6, 2026, 3:00 PM UTCPhoto: John Higgins / The VergeBrad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon. He’s contributed to sites like Digital Trends, Business Insider, and WIRED.Normally $169.99, the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are discounted to $135.99 during Amazon’s October sale, beating their previous low price of $149.99, and coming in $14 lower than the AirPods 5. While these earbuds stand out for a number of reasons, like great ANC and a handy screen on the charging case, our favorite aspect is the excellent call quality.Even beyond the crisp call quality, these earbuds are equipped with several features that feel like a treat at this price, with a IP55 dust and water resistance rating, LDAC for high-resolution audio with supported devices, and built-in voice commands. Our only minor complaint was that the default sound settings are a bit bass-forward, but that was easy to fix thanks to a set of seven sound examples that let you dial in the profile for your tastes.Verge ShoppingSign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Brad BourqueVerge ShoppingSign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox.