IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's rating for solids indicates 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. Compared 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
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are lighter than the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro with a difference -4.9g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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 independent 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
ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The 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 device volume to overcome background noise. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce 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. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with 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
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 persons, so we need to have the means to get 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 device, they get a little less playing 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.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 0.5 hours
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and 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, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 to connect 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 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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 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 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 record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Sony WF 1000XM4 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, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a find earbuds feature. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them. 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 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
