Soundcore Liberty 5
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
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
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
The retractable earphones are praised for their tidy design and convenience, especially for air travel. However, the cord length is a major complaint, with many users finding it too short for comfortable use, such as keeping a phone in a pocket. Sound quality is generally considered acceptable, but the lack of a microphone for calls is a notable drawback.
Pros
- Tidy retractable design
- Convenient for air travel
- Acceptable sound quality
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Cord too short (approx. 28")
- No microphone for phone calls
- Not long enough for pocket use
- Limited compatibility with Android
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Liberty 5 | ThtRht Retractable Earphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | wired, retractable cable |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 9.199999809265137 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 17 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | 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★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | 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
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)
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 34 specs.
