Soundcore Liberty 5
Soundcore
82 Overall Score
vs
Avantree E171
Avantree
35 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Avantree E171
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Soundcore Liberty 5 | Avantree E171 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL | 3 different sizes of silicone ear buds |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9.199999809265137 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 17 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Avantree E171 - AUX 3.5mm Wired Earbuds with Microphone & in-Line Volume Control, Compatible with Traditional 3.5mm AUX Phones Corded Headphones with Ear Hook for Running & Sports, Black |
| 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★ | 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 | voice assistant |
| 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)
Avantree E171
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Liberty 50.058score per dollar
vs
Avantree E1710.080score per dollar
Avantree E171 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Liberty 5
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 34 specs.
