Soundcore Liberty 5
Cillso H97
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
Cillso H97
These earbuds are generally well-liked for their value, offering good sound and battery life at a low price. However, some users report connectivity issues, poor noise reduction, and a defective unit that stopped working after a few days. Overall, they are a decent budget option but not without flaws.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Great value for money
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Clear audio
Cons
- Connectivity issues
- Poor noise reduction
- Defective unit after few days
- Loose charging cable
- Intermittent volume fluctuation
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Liberty 5 | Cillso H97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | semi-in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9.199999809265137 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 17 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | ENC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 3 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | Type-C fast charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | soundcore HearID 4.0 | voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore App | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX7 |
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)
Cillso H97
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Liberty 5
Cillso H97
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
