Soundcore Liberty 5
Score: 86/100
CMF Buds 2 Plus Light Grey
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Soundcore Liberty 5 blends high-end audio features-LDAC, Dolby Audio, adaptive ANC-with solid battery life and multipoint support, positioning it as a premium-ish ANC earbud at a competitive price.
High-performance true-wireless earbuds with long battery life, adaptive ANC, and Hi-Res LDAC audio, housed in a sandblasted-metal case with IP55 durability. Ideal for commuters, gamers, and professionals needing strong call quality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hours | 14 hoursbest | |
9.2 mm | 12 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 gbest | 51.5 g |
18 monthsbest | 12 months |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 9.2 mm | 12 mm |
Supported Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 18 months | 12 months |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.6 g | 51.5 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 12 hours | 14 hours |
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Reviewers applaud the Liberty 5 for its sophisticated Adaptive ANC, Dolby Audio, and digital battery display, while noting touch-control sensitivity and the need for an app account.
Users love the strong ANC, clear calls and long battery life, but many mention the case scratches easily and the touch controls can be finicky.
“Best sub-$200 ANC earbud, love the sound and battery.”
“Touch controls are too sensitive, keep triggering.”
“Case scratches easily, wish it was more premium.”
Professional reviewers commend the premium build, clean Nothing X interface, and Smart Adaptive ANC, but note bass-heavy default tuning and the lack of touch volume controls.
Everyday users rave about the extraordinary battery life and reliable ANC, while complaining about iOS app stability, ear pressure, and limited ChatGPT usefulness.
