Sony WF 1000XM4
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
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Category | Features | Sony WF 1000XM4 | Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 7.1g | 12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 10.6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 105dB/mW | 92dB/mW | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 40mAh | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx hd | ✓ | ✗ | |
audio latency | 40ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Anker 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 the second number of 4 means 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 Anker 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by -4.9g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Sony WF 1000XM4 have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a unit size of 10.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 4.6mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Anker 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 a device is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have neodymium magnets, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 8 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 0.5 hours
Sony WF 1000XM4's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
The Anker 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 a device.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Anker 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Anker 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro will work fine with your MacBook. 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.
The Anker 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a latency of 40ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
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 be found in your bag, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to locate them.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. It's very 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.
The Anker 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. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.
The Anker 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 following instruction manuals.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.