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JLab JBuds Open Sport 2 vs Soundcore Liberty Buds

What JBuds Open Sport 2 does better (3) and where Liberty Buds wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JLab JBuds Open Sport 2
JLab · 2026JBuds Open Sport 2
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $65
vs
Soundcore Liberty Buds
Soundcore · 2026Liberty Buds
8.1Score
5 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
6.4Battery5.1
6.8Build & features8.2

Why is JBuds Open Sport 2 better than Liberty Buds?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
  2. Total with charging case45 h vs 30 h+50%
  3. Driver size14.2 mm vs 11 mm+29%

Why is Liberty Buds better than JBuds Open Sport 2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · JBuds Open Sport 2: Yes
  2. Earbud weight (each)13.8 g vs 4.9 g2.8×
  3. Microphones2 vs 42×
  4. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  5. LDACNo · JBuds Open Sport 2: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size14.2 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones24
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case45 h30 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)13.8 g4.9 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Light Blue, Pearl White, Midnight Black
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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