Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Head to head
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen vs Soundcore Liberty 5
The Soundcore Liberty 5 leads on battery per charge, noise cancelling on, weight per earbud, water rating (IPx) and bluetooth. They are level on holds two devices at once. At list price the Soundcore Liberty 5 is $169 cheaper.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
$299
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN
Leads on 0 of 5 specs
Soundcore Liberty 5 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
$129.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model A3957
Leads on 4 of 5 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 5 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen 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, weight per earbud, water rating (IPx) and bluetooth 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 | Bose QC Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen | Soundcore Liberty 5 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $299 | $129.99 | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
| Battery per charge, noise cancelling on | 6 hr | 8 hr | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
| Total with case, noise cancelling on | Not listed | 32 hr | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Weight per earbud | 7.3 g | 4.6 g | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
| Holds two devices at once | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Wireless charging case | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Water rating (IPx) | 4 | 5 | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
| Driver | Not listed | 9.2 mm | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Codecs listed | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
