SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds vs Soundcore Liberty 5
Buy the Arctis GameBuds if you game on Xbox, PlayStation or a handheld and want a low-latency 2.4GHz dongle with a game-tuned preset library. Buy the Liberty 5 if you mostly listen to music and take calls, where its stronger ANC, LDAC and Dolby Audio win. The GameBuds are the more specialized tool; the Liberty 5 is the better all-round earbud. Owners rate the Liberty 5 higher (4.7 from 1,600 ratings versus 4.2 from 97), though the GameBuds' smaller sample and niche use explain part of the gap.
- Choose the Arctis GameBuds if you want a USB-C dongle for lag-free console and handheld play plus 100+ game audio presets.
- Choose the Liberty 5 if you want stronger noise cancellation, LDAC hi-res music and clear calls more than a gaming dongle.
Prices
- SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds: $99.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 4)
- Soundcore Liberty 5: $68.22 at Microless.com (last seen Nov 11)
- Difference: the Soundcore Liberty 5 is $30.78 cheaper than the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds at the latest prices (Nov 4 and Nov 11)
