Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

What Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (2) and where Liberty 5 Pro Max wins (7) — every spec side by side.

4.6Score

2 advantages≈ $320

9.0Score

7 advantages≈ $270

Higher score

2.0Noise control & calls8.9

7.4Battery8.6

2.3Build & features7.6

Why is Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Liberty 5 Pro Max?

Specifications

Only differences	Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $3204.6	Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max≈ $2709.0
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	9.2 mm
Lowest frequency	—	10 Hz
Highest frequency	—	40,000 Hz
Impedance	—	17 Ω
Sensitivity	—	123 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Dolby Atmos	—	Yes
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	2	8
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	9 h	12 h
Battery life with ANC	—	28 h
Total with charging case	—	50 h
Battery capacity	—	62 mAh
Charging time	1 h	3 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	6.1
Bluetooth codecs	aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC	LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	Yes
aptX	Yes	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	5.9 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP55
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes