Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Soundcore Liberty 5

What QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where Liberty 5 wins (8) — every spec side by side.

5.8Score

0 advantages≈ $150

Soundcore · 2025Liberty 5

9.0Score

8 advantages≈ $60

Higher score

5.6Noise control & calls5.9

6.1Battery8.9

2.3Build & features8.0

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Liberty 5?

QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Total with charging case32 h vs 48 h+52%
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Microphones3 vs 62×
LDACNo · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 5.2 g+92%
Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $1505.8	Soundcore Liberty 5≈ $609.0
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	9.2 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	40,000 Hz
Impedance	—	17 Ω
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Adaptive ANC	—	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	3	6
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	12 h
Battery life with ANC	—	8 h
Total with charging case	32 h	48 h
Charging time	1.5 h	1 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	SBC	LDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	Yes
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	10 g	5.2 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP55
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Colours	—	Black, White, Navy Blue, Apricot
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes