Kenwood GLASS Core Pro KH-CRZ100T vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

What GLASS Core Pro KH-CRZ100T does better (3) and where Liberty 5 Pro Max wins (2) — every spec side by side.

8.0Score

3 advantages≈ $300

9.0Score

2 advantages≈ $270

Higher score

7.2Noise control & calls8.9

9.3Battery8.6

3.3Build & features7.6

Why is GLASS Core Pro KH-CRZ100T better than Liberty 5 Pro Max?

Specifications

Only differences	Kenwood GLASS Core Pro KH-CRZ100T≈ $3008.0	Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max≈ $2709.0
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	MEMS	Dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	9.2 mm
Lowest frequency	—	10 Hz
Highest frequency	—	40,000 Hz
Impedance	—	17 Ω
Sensitivity	—	123 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Dolby Atmos	—	Yes
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	—	8
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	14.5 h	12 h
Battery life with ANC	—	28 h
Total with charging case	—	50 h
Battery capacity	—	62 mAh
Charging time	1.5 h	3 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	6	6.1
Bluetooth codecs	LDAC, AAC, SBC	LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	Yes
aptX	No	No
LDAC	Yes	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	6.7 g	5.9 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP55
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes