Shokz OpenFit 2 vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
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| Feature |  Shokz OpenFit 2 |  Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,000.00 | KSh 15,500.00 |
| Drivers | 17.3mm low-frequency driver + independent high-frequency driver | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours; up to 48 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 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 (earbuds) | IP55 earbuds |
| Weight | 9.4g per earbud; 53g case | 5.5 g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit 2 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Shokz | Soundcore |
| Model | OpenFit 2 | Liberty 5 Pro Max |
| Announced | January 2025 | 2026 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Titanium Gold |
Design
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit 2 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9.4g per earbud; 53g case | 5.5 g per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit 2 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours; up to 48 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 |
| Charging Time | Earbuds 60 minutes; empty case 100 minutes | Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (charging case) |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit 2 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes — up to three devices |
| App Support | Shokz app | soundcore app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m / 33 ft |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit 2 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Configurable through Shokz app | Built-in offline voice control |
| Special Features | Find My Earbuds; Ultra-Soft Silicone 2.0 | Anker Thus AI chip; AI Note-Taker; smart display case |
| Sensors | — | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units |
Audio
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit 2 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 17.3mm low-frequency driver + independent high-frequency driver | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear situational awareness | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 microphones (2 per earbud) with AI | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing |
| Audio Features | DualBoost; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch 2.0 | Hi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Spatial Audio | — | Optimized for Dolby Atmos |
Charging Case
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit 2 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Smart charging case with AMOLED display |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 48 hours with charging case | 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 Features | Protective charging case | 1.78-inch AMOLED smart display; AI recording, transcription and summaries |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit 2 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical multifunction buttons and optional touch controls | Touch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 (earbuds) | IP55 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-ear design | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Shokz OpenFit 2 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | OpenFit 2 earbuds | Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Smart charging case with AMOLED display |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-ear design | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |