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Powerbeats Fit vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Powerbeats Fit

Powerbeats Fit

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.78 g per earbud.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 34,000In Stock
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Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.5 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 6.1 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 29,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro is the better buy: it offers up to 50 hours with the charging case and has better water and dust protection (IP55).

Weight

Powerbeats Fit
5.78 g per earbud
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
5.5 g per earbud

Fit

Powerbeats Fit
Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes

Battery life

Powerbeats Fit
Up to 30 hours with the case
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Up to 50 hours with the case

Controls

Powerbeats Fit
Multifunction button per earbud
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Touch controls and 20 built-in offline voice commands

Connections

Powerbeats Fit
Class 1 Bluetooth
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Bluetooth 6.1

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Powerbeats Fit

  • 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour.
  • Class 1 Bluetooth.
  • IPX4 water and dust resistance.
  • Works with the Beats app.

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Rated for up to 50 hours in total with the charging case (vs 30).
  • Lower price: KSh 29,500 (vs KSh 34,000).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Connects to two devices at once.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

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PriorityPowerbeats FitSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
FitSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/LSilicone ear tips in multiple sizes
Weight5.78 g per earbud5.5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours with the caseUp to 50 hours with the case
ConnectionsClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth 6.1
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Beats appWorks with the Soundcore app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
BrandBeatsSoundcore
ModelPowerbeats FitLiberty 5 Pro
Announced20252026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Midnight Black, Pearl White, Rose Gold, Pearl Blue

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Weight5.78g per earbud; 49.75g case; 61.3g total5.5 g per earbud
DimensionsEarbud 27.4 x 21.5 x 20.4mm; case 62.5 x 55.4 x 27.5mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 7 hours; up to 30 hours with charging caseUp to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case with ANC on
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 1 hour5 minutes provides up to 4 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C (charging case)
Charging Time—Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours
Wireless Charging—Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
ConnectionClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth
App SupportBeats app on Android; native Apple integrationsoundcore app
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 6.1
Bluetooth Range—10 m / 33 ft
Multipoint Connection—Yes — up to three devices
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Voice AssistantHands-free Siri; Android voice assistantBuilt-in offline voice control
SensorsAuto Play/Pause wear sensorsEight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units
Special FeaturesApple H1 chip; tuck-to-lock wingtips; Fit TestAnker Thus AI chip; HearID 5.0; three-device connection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANCYes — Adaptive ANC 4.0
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesYes
Spatial AudioPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head trackingOptimized for Dolby Atmos
Microphones6 advanced microphones; dual beamforming microphones per earbud for callsEight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Apple H1 chipHi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement
Drivers—9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers
Audio Codecs—SBC, AAC, LDAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures aboveUp to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on; 690 mAh case battery
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C or wireless charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions62.5 x 55.4 x 27.5mm—
Case Weight49.75g—
Case FeaturesCharging casePairing control and status indicator
Case Wireless Charging—Yes

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
ControlsMultifunction button per earbudTouch controls and 20 built-in offline voice commands
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 (earbuds and case)IP55 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L; secure-fit wingtipsSilicone ear tips in multiple sizes

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsPowerbeats Fit earbudsLiberty 5 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable sold separatelyUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L; secure-fit wingtipsSilicone ear tips in multiple sizes
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and warranty cardQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro is the better buy for almost everyone, with up to 50 hours with the charging case and better water and dust protection.

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