Shokz OpenFit Air 2 vs soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: which should you buy?

Key differences

Still a tie on the makers' figures: the two read the same on water resistance. Pick on price, or on what each Guide says it is best for.

• Battery life: 8 hours (condition not stated) vs 6.5 hrs (ANC on), measured differentlyShokz OpenFit Air 2: 8 hours (Up to 8 hours) ConfirmedSourcesoundcore Liberty 5 Pro: 6.5 hrs (6.5 hrs (ANC on)) ConfirmedSource
• Weight: 7.2 g vs 5.5 gShokz OpenFit Air 2: 7.2 g (7.2 g per earbud) ConfirmedSourcesoundcore Liberty 5 Pro: 5.5 g (5.5 g per earbud) ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The Shokz OpenFit Air 2 Guide names it for fitness, travel and noisy calls.Fitness: Pressure-sensitive buttons ignore sweat, water and hair, and the IP55 rating keeps them going through rain. Source linkedSourceTravel: Eight hours per charge, 36 with the case, and 10 minutes on the charger buys 3 more hours. ConfirmedSourceNoisy calls: Your voice stays clear in busy places thanks to dual microphones and AI noise reduction. Source linkedSource

The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Guide does not name what it is best for yet, so this list does not compare the two.

From what each Guide names the product best for.