Weight
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
- 5.5 g per earbud
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- 4.62 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max vs CMF Ear B171 2024
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
KSh 15,500Out of Stock | 02  CMF Ear (R) B171 2024
KSh 16,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max has better water and dust protection (IP55), lasts longer between charges (up to 12 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the CMF Ear B171 2024 is lighter on the head and has larger 11 mm drivers.
Connections
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
- Bluetooth 6.1 connection
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Fit
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
- Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- S, M and L ear tips
Two devices
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
- Connects to two devices at once
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- Stays connected to two devices
Controls
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
- Touch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- Pinch controls
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Longer rated battery life: up to 12 hours (vs 8.5 hours).
- Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.3).
- Virtual surround sound.
- Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).
- Supports Dolby Atmos.
CMF Ear B171 2024
- Lighter: 4.62 g each (vs 5.5 g).
- Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 9.2 mm).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | CMF Ear B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes | S, M and L ear tips |
| Weight | 5.5 g per earbud | 4.62 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours per charge; 50 hours with the case | Up to 8.5 hours earbuds and 40.5 hours total with ANC off |
| Two devices | Connects to two devices at once | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Touch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls | Pinch controls |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 6.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Nothing X |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- 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.
- Both use IP55 (water & dust resistance).
In summary
For most buyers the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max is the better buy; the CMF Ear B171 2024 makes sense if you want a lighter fit.
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