Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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. 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 prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are lighter than the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by -4.9g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting 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 major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each 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 good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a unit size of 10.6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit 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 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
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 a device is can be perceived differently by separate people, 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
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 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. The battery life of the charging case 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 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 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 when they have been in storage for long 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
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , 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 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 change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones. While 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 device to filter out noise.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound 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 but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when 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 saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support the find earbuds feature. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Also the 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 just thirty minutes. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without 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 coming from another connected device. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
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 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
