Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max vs Google Pixel Buds A-Series
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| Feature |  Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |  Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 15,500.00 | KSh 15,500.00 |
| Drivers | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers | Custom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 | No |
| Battery Life | 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 | Up to 5 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds | IPX4 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 5.5 g per earbud | 5.06g per earbud; 42.8g case with earbuds |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | |
| Model | Liberty 5 Pro Max | Pixel Buds A-Series |
| Announced | 2026 | 2021 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Titanium Gold | Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5 g per earbud | 5.06g per earbud; 42.8g case with earbuds |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 20.7 x 29.3 x 17.5mm; case 63 x 47 x 25mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 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 | Up to 5 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 15 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m / 33 ft | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes — up to three devices | — |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | soundcore app | Google Pixel Buds app on Android |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Built-in offline voice control | Google Assistant |
| Sensors | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units | Capacitive touch and IR proximity sensors |
| Special Features | Anker Thus AI chip; AI Note-Taker; smart display case | Google Fast Pair; real-time translation on supported devices |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers | Custom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | No |
| Spatial Audio | Optimized for Dolby Atmos | No |
| Microphones | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing | Dual beamforming microphones |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement | Adaptive Sound; Bass Boost |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Smart charging case with AMOLED display | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C or wireless charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Features | 1.78-inch AMOLED smart display; AI recording, transcription and summaries | Protective charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | 63 x 47 x 25mm |
| Case Weight | — | 42.8g with earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls | Capacitive touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds | IPX4 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | Google Pixel Buds A-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds | Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds |
| Charging Case | Smart charging case with AMOLED display | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation |