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7.2Noise control & calls7.2
7.7Battery6.3
8.3Build & features8.8
Why is LIVE Buds 4 better than Motif II A.N.C.?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
- Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%
- Battery life with ANC8 h vs 6 h+33%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
- Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%
Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than LIVE Buds 4?
- Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
- Earbud weight (each)4.8 g vs 4.3 g+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 6 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 8 h | 6 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | 1.5 h |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
