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JLab EPIC LAB vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

What EPIC LAB does better (4) and where Liberty 5 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JLab EPIC LAB
JLab · 2024EPIC LAB
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $220
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Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Soundcore · 2026Liberty 5 Pro
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $180
6.8Sound6.3
7.2Noise control & calls8.7
8.5Battery8.6
8.0Build & features7.8

Why is EPIC LAB better than Liberty 5 Pro?

  1. Battery life13 h vs 12 h+8%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  3. Earbud weight (each)5.3 g vs 5.9 g+11%
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 9.2 mm+9%

Why is Liberty 5 Pro better than EPIC LAB?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6.1+15%
Specifications

Side by side

JLab EPIC LABJLab EPIC LAB≈ $2209.1
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size10 mm9.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω17 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB123 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—8
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life13 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—28 h
Total with charging case—50 h
Battery capacity—62 mAh
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.3 g5.9 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Pearl Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White, Rose Gold
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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