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Soundcore Liberty 5

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Apple · Sound

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LAUNCH DATE2 fields

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Released	—	2026-09-18
Status	Available	Available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Environmental	—	40% recycled material content overall
Launch Price (USD)	—	$129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price)
Models	—	AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Models and regions	—	Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions
Price in Nigeria	₦182,000 (Stored estimate)	Nigeria price not recorded. Worldwide quote: USD 129

PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Brand	Soundcore	Apple
Category	True Wireless Earbuds	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Launch Date	7th may 2025	September 9, 2026
Model Name	Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Price	—	$129 (US launch)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS4 fields

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Driver Size	9.2mm	—
Driver Type	Dynamic wool-paper diaphragm drivers	Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier
Frequency Response	Wide range (20–40,000 Hz reported)	—
Sound Features	Dolby Audio spatial sound support	Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE11 fields

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	Adaptive ANC 3.0	Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness
App Support	Soundcore app (customization & controls)	—
Customizable EQ	Yes (HearID 4.0 & presets)	—
Find My Earbuds	—	Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My
Low-Latency / Gaming Mode	Yes (via app)	—
Other Features	—	Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri
Sound Modes	Custom EQ & presets via Soundcore app	Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness
Touch Controls	Yes — stem pinch/touch gestures, customizable via Soundcore app	Force sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Yes	Yes, Transparency mode
Voice Assistant Support	Yes (Siri / Google)	Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures)
Wear Detection	—	Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor

CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields

BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Colors Available	Black, White, Blue, Pink (varies by market)	White
Dimensions	Compact ergonomic stem design	Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm
Form Factor	In-ear true wireless	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Ingress Protection	IP55 (water & dust resistance)	IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant)
Materials	Lightweight plastic	40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case
Weight	4.6g per earbud	4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case)

BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING6 fields

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Battery Life (Standby)	Up to 180 days (with fully charged case, earbuds idle)	—
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers
Device Battery Capacity	12 hrs (ANC off), 8 hrs (ANC on)	—
Fast Charging	Yes — 10 mins charge ≈ 5 hrs playtime	5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening
Total Playtime	48 hrs (ANC off), 32 hrs (ANC on)	Earbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version)
Wireless Charging	Yes (supported)	Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No

MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Hands-Free Calls Support	Yes	Yes, with Voice Isolation
Mic Count	6 microphones total	—
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	AI-enhanced voice noise reduction algorithms	Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone
Voice Assistant Trigger	Supported via touch controls	—

BOX CONTENTS6 fields

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Charging Cable	Yes	—
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	Multiple ear tip sizes	None (open-ear design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	Yes	Charging case (USB-C)
Main Device	Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds	AirPods 5
User Manual	Yes	Documentation
Warranty Card	Yes	—

COMPATIBILITY3 fields

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Operating Systems	iOS, Android, Windows, macOS	iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions)
Profiles Supported	HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP	—
Supported Devices	Any Bluetooth-enabled device	Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features)

KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field

Specification	Soundcore Liberty 5	AirPods 5
Highlight	Adaptive ANC 3.0 for dynamic noise reduction, Dolby Audio spatial sound for immersive listening, LDAC support for high-res wireless audio, Long battery life with fast charging, Customizable sound and controls via Soundcore app	The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio.