Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Head to head
Beats Studio Buds + vs Soundcore Liberty 5
The Soundcore Liberty 5 leads on battery per charge, noise cancelling on, total with case, noise cancelling on, weight per earbud and water rating (IPx). At list price the Soundcore Liberty 5 is $40 cheaper.
Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
$169.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model Studio Buds +
Leads on 0 of 4 specs
Soundcore Liberty 5 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
$129.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model A3957
Leads on 4 of 4 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 4 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Beats Studio Buds + if
It leads on none of the specs both makers publish; the case for it rests on things a spec sheet does not capture.
Choose the Soundcore Liberty 5 if
Battery per charge, noise cancelling on, total with case, noise cancelling on, weight per earbud and water rating (IPx) matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Beats Studio Buds + | Soundcore Liberty 5 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $169.99 | $129.99 | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
| Battery per charge, noise cancelling on | 6 hr | 8 hr | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
| Total with case, noise cancelling on | 24 hr | 32 hr | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
| Weight per earbud | 5 g | 4.6 g | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
| Holds two devices at once | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Wireless charging case | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Water rating (IPx) | 4 | 5 | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
| Bluetooth | Not listed | 5.4 | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Driver | Not listed | 9.2 mm | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Codecs listed | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
