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Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro vs Xiaomi Buds 5

What Liberty 4 Pro does better (1) and where Buds 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Soundcore · 2024Liberty 4 Pro
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $95
vs
Xiaomi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Buds 5
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $70
Higher score
5.8Noise control & calls9.3
7.8Battery8.4

Why is Liberty 4 Pro better than Buds 5?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Buds 5 better than Liberty 4 Pro?

  1. Driver size10.5 mm vs 12.4 mm+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 5Xiaomi Buds 5≈ $709.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10.5 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency14 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case40 h40 h
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursGlossy Black, Pearl White, BIue—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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