Binary 3.5mm
Binary
30 Overall Score
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Soundcore Liberty 5
Soundcore
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Binary 3.5mm
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Soundcore Liberty 5
78 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
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
Sound quality 10
Active noise cancellation 7
Value for money 6
Case build quality 5
Comfort and fit 5
Companion app 5
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Specifications
| Binary 3.5mm | Soundcore Liberty 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 9.199999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 13 Ω | 17 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | HiFiGo Binary EP321 MEMS in-Ear Monitor, Direct-Drive MEMS Earphones, 3BA +2DD+1MEMS Hybrid IEM with Iridescent CNC Stainless Steel Faceplates for Musician Audiophile (3.5mm) | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Range | — | 3 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 4 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| 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
Binary 3.5mm
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
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)
Pricing
Binary 3.5mm0.005score per dollar
vs
Soundcore Liberty 50.058score per dollar
Soundcore Liberty 5 offers 11.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Liberty 5
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
