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Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro

What WF-1000XM4 does better (4) and where Liberty Air 2 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony · 2021WF-1000XM4
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ $160
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Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Soundcore · 2021Liberty Air 2 Pro
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $170
7.2Noise control & calls8.8
8.8Battery5.4

Why is WF-1000XM4 better than Liberty Air 2 Pro?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 7 h+71%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Liberty Air 2 Pro: No
  3. LDACYes · Liberty Air 2 Pro: No
  4. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%

Why is Liberty Air 2 Pro better than WF-1000XM4?

  1. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM4Sony WF-1000XM4≈ $1607.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm6 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h7 h
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.3 g—
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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