Weight
- Google Pixel Buds A-Series
- 5.06 g per earbud
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
- 5.5 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() Google Pixel Buds A-Series
KSh 15,500In Stock | 02 ![]() Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
KSh 15,500Out of Stock |
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The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max is the stronger choice: it lasts longer per charge (12 hours) and has better water and dust protection (IP55), active noise cancellation and hi-res Bluetooth audio, while the Google Pixel Buds A-Series only has larger 12 mm drivers.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Weight | 5.06 g per earbud | 5.5 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours with the case | Up to 12 hours per charge; 50 hours with the case |
| Controls | Capacitive touch controls | Touch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls |
| Noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Water resistance | IPX4 water and dust resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance |
| Software | Works with the Google Pixel Buds app | Works with the Soundcore app |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | |
| Model | Pixel Buds A-Series | Liberty 5 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2021 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea | Titanium Gold |
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.06g per earbud; 42.8g case with earbuds | 5.5 g per earbud |
| Dimensions | Earbud 20.7 x 29.3 x 17.5mm; case 63 x 47 x 25mm | — |
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; ANC standard 6.5 hours / 28 hours; ANC extreme 2.5 hours / 10.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides up to 3 hours | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C (charging case) |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours |
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| App Support | Google Pixel Buds app on Android | soundcore app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m / 33 ft |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes — up to three devices |
| Connector | — | Wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | No audio cable |
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Built-in offline voice control |
| Sensors | Capacitive touch and IR proximity sensors | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units |
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; real-time translation on supported devices | Anker Thus AI chip; AI Note-Taker; smart display case |
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | Optimized for Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing |
| Audio Features | Adaptive Sound; Bass Boost | Hi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement |
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Smart charging case with AMOLED display |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | Up to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C or wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 63 x 47 x 25mm | — |
| Case Weight | 42.8g with earbuds | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | 1.78-inch AMOLED smart display; AI recording, transcription and summaries |
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Capacitive touch controls | Touch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP55 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Specification | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds | Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Smart charging case with AMOLED display |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
These products have the same published specifications.
For most buyers the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max is the better buy; the Google Pixel Buds A-Series makes sense if you want larger 12 mm drivers.
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