IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by -4.9g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have sweat resistance
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 4.6mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's measurement is 92dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. How loud something is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 8 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 0.5 hours
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony
which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz.
It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio. Sony WF 1000XM4 support it as well, LDAC, can automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a find earbuds feature. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature.
Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
