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Huawei FreeBuds SE 5 MAX vs Soundcore Liberty Buds

What FreeBuds SE 5 MAX does better (3) and where Liberty Buds wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds SE 5 MAX
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds SE 5 MAX
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Soundcore Liberty Buds
Soundcore · 2026Liberty Buds
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $55
4.4Sound7.7
7.2Noise control & calls5.5
7.8Battery5.2
8.9Build & features8.3

Why is FreeBuds SE 5 MAX better than Liberty Buds?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 7 h+43%
  2. Battery life with ANC7 h vs 6 h+17%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 4.9 g+14%

Why is Liberty Buds better than FreeBuds SE 5 MAX?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h7 h
Battery life with ANC7 h6 h
Total with charging case—30 h
Charging time—1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g4.9 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Light Blue, Pearl White, Midnight Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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