PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
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| Feature |  PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |  Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,500.00 | KSh 26,500.00 |
| Drivers | Planar magnetic drivers | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Connection | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case with ANC on |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55 earbuds |
| Weight | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case | 5.5 g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | — | Soundcore |
| Model | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds | Liberty 5 Pro |
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Rose Gold, Pearl Blue |
Design
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case | 5.5 g per earbud |
| Dimensions | Earbud 35 x 23 x 19mm; case 88 x 42 x 38mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case with ANC on |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C (charging case) |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Multipoint Connection | Simultaneous PlayStation Link and Bluetooth audio | Yes — up to three devices |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m / 33 ft |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | — | soundcore app |
Features
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Lossless low-latency PlayStation Link audio | Anker Thus AI chip; HearID 5.0; three-device connection |
| Voice Assistant | — | Built-in offline voice control |
| Sensors | — | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units |
Audio
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Planar magnetic drivers | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | PlayStation 3D Audio compatible | Optimized for Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | AI-enhanced noise-rejection microphones | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Audio Features | — | Hi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement |
Charging Case
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on; 690 mAh case battery |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C or wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 88 x 42 x 38mm | — |
| Case Weight | 71g | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Pairing control and status indicator |
Design & Controls
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch controls and 20 built-in offline voice commands |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55 earbuds |
What's in the Box
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds earbuds | Liberty 5 Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
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