Soundcore Liberty 5
SoundMAGIC E10C
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Liberty 5
The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds receive largely positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, strong active noise cancellation, and impressive value for the price. Users praise the comfortable fit, six ear tip sizes, and the feature-rich Soundcore app, though some note the default tuning is bass-heavy and the sliding case lid feels wobbly and cheap. A few reviewers mention issues with touch controls and fit-test reliability, but overall, these are seen as a great budget-friendly alternative to premium earbuds.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong active noise cancellation
- Great value for money
- Comfortable fit with six ear tip sizes
- Feature-rich Soundcore app
Cons
- Wobbly sliding case lid
- Cheap-feeling case plastic
- Bass-heavy default tuning
- Unreliable fit test
- Stiff touch controls
SoundMAGIC E10C
The SoundMAGIC E10C earphones receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent value, robust build quality, and enjoyable bass-heavy sound signature. Users appreciate the braided cable, magnetic earbuds, and included accessories like the carrying case and multiple ear tips. However, some note issues with the angled plug causing disconnection in pockets, a slightly bass-heavy sound that may not suit all genres, and occasional difficulties with ear tip reattachment or call quality.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Robust build quality
- Great bass-heavy sound
- Braided tangle-free cable
- Magnetic earbuds
Cons
- Angled plug disconnects in pocket
- Sound can be too bass-heavy
- Difficult to reattach ear tips
- Call quality could be better
- Vocals recessed in soundstage
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Liberty 5 | SoundMAGIC E10C | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9.199999809265137 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 17 Ω | 46 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 3 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | soundcore HearID 4.0 | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore App | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Liberty 5
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
SoundMAGIC E10C
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
SoundMAGIC E10C offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 36 specs.
