Detailed comparison and review of House of Marley Liberate Air and Sony WI-1000XM2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | House of Marley Liberate Air | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Weight | 14 g | 58 g | House of Marley Liberate Air are lighter than House of Marley Liberate Air headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 58 g | - | |
Colour | Signature black | Black | Silver | |
Body Material | Fabric, silicone, bamboo | - | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX4 | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | House of Marley Liberate Air | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear - neckband | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Balanced armature / dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 3 - 40000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than House of Marley Liberate Air. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 103 dB | 101 dB/mW | House of Marley Liberate Air have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 22 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 5.6 mm | 9 mm | Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than House of Marley Liberate Air. |
MICROPHONE | House of Marley Liberate Air | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | -10 dB | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | House of Marley Liberate Air | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Controls | - | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | House of Marley Liberate Air | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Cable Type | - | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
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Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | House of Marley Liberate Air | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Features | Touch control | Vibrating call alert | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | House of Marley Liberate Air | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 13 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the House of Marley Liberate Air. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 100 hours | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | House of Marley Liberate Air recharge faster than House of Marley Liberate Air. |
CONNECTIONS | House of Marley Liberate Air | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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OTHERS | House of Marley Liberate Air | Sony WI-1000XM2 |
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Included Accessories | 2 earbuds, stickers, 3 pairs of EarGels, charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPod, Android phone |