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Soundcore Liberty 5 vs JBL Tune Flex 2

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

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Soundcore Liberty 5

Soundcore Liberty 5

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.6 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 12,330In Stock
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JBL Tune Flex 2

JBL Tune Flex 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.4 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
KSh 12,500In Stock
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JBL Tune 130NCKSh 11,500
Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro Hybrid ANCKSh 12,000
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Our quick verdict

The JBL Tune Flex 2 lasts longer between charges (up to 48 hours) and has larger 12 mm drivers, while the Soundcore Liberty 5 has better water and dust protection (IP55).

Weight

Soundcore Liberty 5
4.6 g per earbud
JBL Tune Flex 2
4.4 g per earbud

Connections

Soundcore Liberty 5
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
JBL Tune Flex 2
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Fit

Soundcore Liberty 5
Replaceable silicone ear tips
JBL Tune Flex 2
Ear tips included

Controls

Soundcore Liberty 5
Earbud stem controls
JBL Tune Flex 2
Touch Control

Noise cancellation

Soundcore Liberty 5
Noise cancellation
JBL Tune Flex 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).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

JBL Tune Flex 2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 48 hours (vs 12 hours).
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 9.2 mm).

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PrioritySoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2
FitReplaceable silicone ear tipsEar tips included
Weight4.6 g per earbud4.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off)Up to 36 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2
BrandSoundcoreJBL
ModelLiberty 5Tune Flex 2
Announced20252024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack, White, Blue, PinkBlack, White, Turquoise

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2
Weight4.6g per earbud4.4g per earpiece
Dimensions—34.63 × 20.32 × 19.59 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off); 8 hours / 32 hours with case (ANC on)Up to 48 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 5 hoursYes
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Charging Time—2 hrs from empty hours from empty
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
App SupportSoundcore appJBL Headphones app
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2
Special FeaturesDolby Audio; HearID 4.0True Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2
Drivers9.2mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers12 mm dynamic drivers
Audio CodecsLDAC—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC 3.0Adaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioDolby AudioSpatial Sound
Microphones6 microphones with AI and wind-noise reduction6 microphones
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio; HearID 4.0JBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance—13Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeExtends total playtime to 48 hoursUp to 36 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-C chargingUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case FeaturesCharging caseStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No
Case Dimensions—51.43 × 47 × 29.14 mm
Case Weight—32.9g

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2
ControlsEarbud stem controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55IP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsReplaceable silicone ear tipsEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2
Headphones / EarbudsLiberty 5 earbudsJBL Tune Flex 2 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
DocumentationDocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)
Charging Cable—Type-C USB charging cable
Ear Tips / Accessories—3 sizes of ear tips; 1 size open ear tips

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

Get the JBL Tune Flex 2 if you want longer battery life and larger 12 mm drivers, or the Soundcore Liberty 5 if you would rather have better water and dust protection.

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In-stock alternatives

JBL Tune Beam 2For Soundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Beam 2View product ↗Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEFor Soundcore Liberty 5Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEView product ↗Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro Hybrid ANCFor JBL Tune Flex 2Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro Hybrid ANCView product ↗Galaxy Buds 3For JBL Tune Flex 2Galaxy Buds 3View product ↗

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