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Apple AirPods 5 vs Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

What AirPods 5 does better (2) and where Liberty 4 Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 5
Apple · 2026AirPods 5
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $140
vs
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Soundcore · 2024Liberty 4 Pro
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
5.1Noise control & calls5.8
2.2Battery7.8
9.6Build & features7.9

Why is AirPods 5 better than Liberty 4 Pro?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 5.5 g+28%

Why is Liberty 4 Pro better than AirPods 5?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 10 h2.5×
  2. Total with charging case20 h vs 40 h2×
  3. Battery life with ANC4 h vs 7 h+75%
  4. Microphones2 vs 63×
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 5Apple AirPods 5≈ $1406.4
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—10.5 mm
Lowest frequency—14 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones26
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h10 h
Battery life with ANC4 h7 h
Total with charging case20 h40 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g5.5 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursWhiteGlossy Black, Pearl White, BIue
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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