Soundcore Liberty 5
Soundcore
89 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
90 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Commute
Budget
Gaming
Fitness
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Soundcore Liberty 5 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL | l |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9.199999809265137 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 11★ |
| Impedance | 17 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Fast Charging,Noise Cancellation,Sweatproof,Microphone Included,Transparency Mode,Water Resistant |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Range | 3 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 31 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | soundcore HearID 4.0 | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore App | Google Assistant |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Liberty 5
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
Google Pixel Buds Pro
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Liberty 50.988score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro0.562score per dollar
Soundcore Liberty 5 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Liberty 5
Scores 89 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
