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Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro vs Apple AirPods 5
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
- Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro leads Apple AirPods 5 overall by 6 points (81 vs 75 out of 100).
- Key differences: only Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro has wireless charging case; weight per earbud, where Apple AirPods 5 is 1.2 g lighter; IP rating, where Apple AirPods 5 has IP57 vs IP55; Bluetooth version, where Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro has Bluetooth 6.1 vs Bluetooth 5.3; microphones per earbud, where Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro has 4 vs 3.
- Best value: Apple AirPods 5 (from $129) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro leads overall
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro · 84 overall, #6 of 68
81
Apple AirPods 5 · 81 overall, #18 of 68
75
Key differences
- Wireless Charging CaseSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro only
- Weight per EarbudApple AirPods 5 1.2 g lighter
- IP RatingApple AirPods 5 IP57 vs IP55
- Bluetooth VersionSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Bluetooth 6.1 vs Bluetooth 5.3
- Microphones per EarbudSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro 4 vs 3
Scores by Category
Liberty 5 Pro wins 3 of 6 categories · AirPods 5 wins 1
| Category | Liberty 5 ProAirPods 5 | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | Tie | |
| Battery | +25 | |
| Connectivity | +16 | |
| Build | +20 | |
| Audio | Tie | |
| Calls | +8 |
Physical Comparison
AirPods 5
32.3g
Weight
Liberty 5 Pro
5.5g
Weight
AirPods 5
4.3g
Weight
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
Liberty 5 Pro
AirPods 5
Detailed Specifications
Audio
| Feature | Liberty 5 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking | Yes | Yes |
Noise Cancelling
| Feature | Liberty 5 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Feature | Liberty 5 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
Battery Life per Charge | 6.5 h8% more | 6 h |
Total Battery Life with Case | 28 h | N/A |
Quick Charge | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging Case | Yes | No |
Connectivity
| Feature | Liberty 5 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
Bluetooth Version | ||
Multipoint Connection | Yes | N/A |
Calls
| Feature | Liberty 5 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
Microphones per Earbud | 433% more | 3 |
Build
| Feature | Liberty 5 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
IP Rating | ||
Weight per Earbud | 5.5 g | 4.3 g22% less |
Case Weight | N/A | 32.3 g |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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