Weight
- Soundcore Liberty 5
- 4.6 g per earbud
- JBL Tune Buds 2
- 5.5 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Soundcore Liberty 5 vs JBL Tune Buds 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore Liberty 5
KSh 12,330In Stock | 02  JBL Tune Buds 2
KSh 12,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Soundcore Liberty 5 has better water and dust protection (IP55) and is lighter on the head, while the JBL Tune Buds 2 lasts longer between charges (up to 48 hours).
Connections
- Soundcore Liberty 5
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- JBL Tune Buds 2
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Fit
- Soundcore Liberty 5
- Replaceable silicone ear tips
- JBL Tune Buds 2
- Ear tips included
Controls
- Soundcore Liberty 5
- Earbud stem controls
- JBL Tune Buds 2
- Touch Control
Noise cancellation
- Soundcore Liberty 5
- Noise cancellation
- JBL Tune Buds 2
- Active noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore Liberty 5
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
- Lighter: 4.6 g each (vs 5.5 g).
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
JBL Tune Buds 2
- Longer rated battery life: up to 48 hours (vs 12 hours).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Soundcore Liberty 5 | JBL Tune Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Replaceable silicone ear tips | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 4.6 g per earbud | 5.5 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 36 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Earbud stem controls | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the JBL Headphones app |
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Detailed comparison
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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
For most buyers the Soundcore Liberty 5 is the better buy; the JBL Tune Buds 2 makes sense if you want longer battery life.
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