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4.2Sound3.8
8.7Noise control & calls4.6
7.4Battery6.5
3.8Build & features3.7
Why is WF-1000XM5 better than Liberty 4?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Liberty 4: No
- Battery life12 h vs 9 h+33%
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Liberty 4: No
- LDACYes · Liberty 4: No
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
Why is Liberty 4 better than WF-1000XM5?
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
- aptXNo · WF-1000XM5: Yes
- Total with charging case24 h vs 28 h+17%
- Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
- Driver size8.4 mm vs 9.2 mm+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 8.4 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 91 dB |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Head tracking | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 6 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 8 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 28 h |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 1 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC | aptX |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | — |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.9 g | 6 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Colours | — | Cloud White, Sky Blue, Nova Red, Midnight Black |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
