Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Soundcore Liberty 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Soundcore Liberty 4. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Soundcore Liberty 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Soundcore Liberty 4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 58 g 55 g Soundcore Liberty 4 are lighter than Sony WI-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Midnight black
Protection - IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes Yes
Tracking Data - Heart rate
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000XM2 Soundcore Liberty 4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
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 LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz Up to 40000 Hz
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm -
Features - MultiPoint Technology, ACAA 3.0 technology
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000XM2 Soundcore Liberty 4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Liberty 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000XM2 Soundcore Liberty 4
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, play/pause, squeeze control, ANC/transparency/normal
CABLE Sony WI-1000XM2 Soundcore Liberty 4
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 Sony WI-1000XM2 Soundcore Liberty 4
Features Vibrating call alert HearID 2.0 Technology, Dynamic Head Tracking
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors - Gyroscope
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000XM2 Soundcore Liberty 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Soundcore Liberty 4.
Battery Life Details 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
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 1 hour(s) Soundcore Liberty 4 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000XM2.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Soundcore Liberty 4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
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OTHERS Sony WI-1000XM2 Soundcore Liberty 4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Charging case, CloudComfort ear tips (S/M1/M2/L))
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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