Shokz OpenFit 2+ T921 vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

What OpenFit 2+ T921 does better (0) and where Liberty 5 Pro Max wins (5) — every spec side by side.

8.9Score

0 advantages≈ $190

9.0Score

5 advantages≈ $270

Higher score

8.6Battery8.6

7.0Build & features7.6

Why is OpenFit 2+ T921 better than Liberty 5 Pro Max?

OpenFit 2+ T921 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Shokz OpenFit 2+ T921≈ $1908.9	Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max≈ $2709.0
Sound
Fit	Open-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Open-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	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
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	—	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	—	8
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	11 h	12 h
Battery life with ANC	—	28 h
Total with charging case	—	50 h
Battery capacity	—	62 mAh
Charging time	—	3 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	6.1
Bluetooth codecs	AAC, SBC	LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	Yes
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	9.4 g	5.9 g
Protection rating	IP55	IP55
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx5	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	5	5
Colours	OpenFit 2+ Black, OpenFit 2+ Grey, OpenFit 2+ Purple	—
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes