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JBL Vibe Flex 2 vs Soundcore Liberty 5

What Vibe Flex 2 does better (0) and where Liberty 5 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

JBL Vibe Flex 2
JBL · 2025Vibe Flex 2
8.5Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Soundcore Liberty 5
Soundcore · 2025Liberty 5
9.0Score
6 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
6.0Noise control & calls5.8
7.2Battery8.9

Why is Vibe Flex 2 better than Liberty 5?

Vibe Flex 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Liberty 5 better than Vibe Flex 2?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  2. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 8 h+33%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  5. Total with charging case40 h vs 48 h+20%
  6. Microphones4 vs 6+50%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Vibe Flex 2JBL Vibe Flex 2≈ $608.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—9.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω17 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones46
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h8 h
Total with charging case40 h48 h
Charging time—1 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-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, White, Navy Blue, Apricot
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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