Shokz OpenRun Pro 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: 12 hours (condition not stated) vs 6.5 hrs (ANC on), measured differentlyShokz OpenRun Pro 2: 12 hours (Up to 12 hours) ConfirmedSourcesoundcore Liberty 5 Pro: 6.5 hrs (6.5 hrs (ANC on)) 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 OpenRun Pro 2 Guide names it for fitness, battery life and comfort.Fitness: Long-distance and trail runners keep their ears open to traffic, and the IP55 rating handles sweat and rain. Source linkedSourceBattery life: Up to 12 hours of battery life, and a quick 5-minute charge gets you an additional 2.5 hours of listening time. ConfirmedSourceComfort: Your ears stay open, and the bass system is built to cut vibration so they stay comfortable on your head. 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.