Soundcore Liberty 5
Score: 86/100
Soundcore P31i
Score: 80/100Rankings
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.
The P31i offers premium-grade adaptive ANC, long battery life and AI translation, positioning it as a strong mid-range contender. Its 11 mm drivers and six-mic system provide solid audio and call quality, though touch controls and lack of spatial audio limit its appeal to audiophiles.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hoursbest | 10 hours | |
9.2 mm | 11 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 gbest | 59 g |
18 monthsbest | 18 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 9.2 mm | 11 mm |
Supported Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | LDAC, Hi-Res Audio |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.6 g | 59 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 12 hours | 10 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers commend the P31i for delivering premium-grade ANC (-52 dB) and a powerful 11 mm titanium driver package at a competitive price. They highlight the adaptive ANC, extensive six-mic AI call system, and the impressive 50-hour total battery life as major strengths, while noting the absence of spatial audio and high-resolution codecs as drawbacks for audiophiles.
Everyday users rave about the earbuds' price-to-performance ratio, praising the strong ANC, bass response, and the useful AI translation feature. Common complaints focus on overly sensitive touch controls and the need to experiment with ear-tip sizes for a secure fit.
“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.”
