Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Anker 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 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
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro with a difference -4.9g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have sweat resistance
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
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Sony WF 1000XM4 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Anker 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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 4.6mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces 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 implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, 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 taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 commonly 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
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely 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 the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Anker 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Anker 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Anker 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.
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, which provides high-resolution audio. Sony WF 1000XM4 support it as well, LDAC, can automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones. While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 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 type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. Anker 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 them
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 your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device 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 saving battery life. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully 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.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. Anker 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 too have the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. 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. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them.
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. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
