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JBL Tune 245 NC vs Soundcore Liberty 5

What Tune 245 NC does better (2) and where Liberty 5 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 245 NC
JBL · 2025Tune 245 NC
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
Soundcore Liberty 5
Soundcore · 2025Liberty 5
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.1Noise control & calls5.8
8.9Battery9.0
4.8Build & features7.9

Why is Tune 245 NC better than Liberty 5?

  1. Battery life with ANC10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5 g vs 5.2 g+4%

Why is Liberty 5 better than Tune 245 NC?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  3. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  4. Driver size6 mm vs 9.2 mm+53%
  5. Microphones4 vs 6+50%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 245 NCJBL Tune 245 NC≈ $558.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm9.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω17 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones46
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery life with ANC10 h8 h
Total with charging case48 h48 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5 g5.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlackBlack, White, Navy Blue, Apricot
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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