vs
5.5Sound7.7
8.8Noise control & calls5.5
5.8Battery5.2
Why is W260NC better than Liberty Buds?
- Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
- Total with charging case32 h vs 30 h+7%
- Microphones6 vs 4+50%
Why is Liberty Buds better than W260NC?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6.1+15%
- Driver size6 mm vs 11 mm+83%
- Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 14 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | 6 | 4 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 7 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | 6 h |
| Total with charging case | 32 h | 30 h |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 1 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 15 min → 2 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 4.9 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Colours | — | Light Blue, Pearl White, Midnight Black |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
