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Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Anker soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

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SonyWF-1000XM5Anker soundcoreLiberty 4 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023October 2024
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYesYes
Driver size8.4 mm10.5 mm
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3SBC, AAC and LDAC
ChipQN2e–
Drivers8.4 mm Dynamic Driver X10.5 mm and 4.6 mm drivers with digital crossover
ChipHD Noise Canceling Processor QN2e and Integrated Processor V2–
Noise cancelling detailThree noise-cancelling microphones per earbud (dual feedback and feedforward, six in total); Noise Isolation Earbud Tips for passive isolation; Ambient Sound Mode with adjustable level; Quick Attention Mode; Speak-to-ChatSix microphones and an air-pressure sensor; cancellation adjustable in the app or case
Audio featuresLDAC up to 990 kbps (Hi-Res Audio Wireless); DSEE Extreme upscaling; 360 Reality Audio, with head tracking on supported Android 13 phones; LE Audio (LC3)HearID 4.0; fixed and head-tracking spatial audio. SBC, AAC and LDAC confirmed by SoundGuys and Tom's Guide
Hearing health–Optional Safe Volume limit
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 8 hoursUp to 7.5 hours
With the caseUp to 24 hoursUp to 30 hours
Wireless chargingYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 12 hours with noise cancelling off (AAC or SBC), 36 hours with the case; with LDAC, 5 hours with noise cancelling on or 8 hours off; with LC3, 7 hours on or 11 hours off; talk time up to 6 hours (7 hours with noise cancelling off)ANC or Transparency gives 7.5 hours, 30 including the case; Normal gives ten and 40. SoundGuys measured 5 hours 42 minutes with ANC and dates release to 3 October 2024
Charging caseUSB-C and Qi wireless charging; Xperia phones with battery sharing can charge it; about 2 hours to fully charge the case and earbuds, 1.5 hours for the earbuds aloneUSB-C or wireless; buds recharge in 1.5 hours, case in 2.5 by cable or 3.5 wirelessly; display with separate touch bar
Fast charging3 minutes of charging gives about 1 hour of playbackFive minutes provides up to four hours
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.9 g5.5 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX4IPX5
Bluetooth5.35.3
Two devices at onceYesYes
ControlsTouch sensor on each earbud, reassignable in the app (by default the left switches noise cancelling and Ambient Sound Mode and holds for Quick Attention Mode; the right plays and pauses, skips tracks and holds for the voice assistant; tap four or more times for volume); nod or shake your head to answer or reject calls; IR sensors pause music when an earbud is taken out and switch the earbuds off after about 15 minutesPinch stems for playback and calls; slide for volume; configurable in the app
MicrophonesThree microphones per earbud for noise cancelling; bone-conduction sensor and AI-based noise reduction for calls; wind noise reduction structure–
Fit and ear tipsNoise Isolation Earbud Tips (polyurethane foam) in four sizes (SS, S, M, L); Sony says the earbuds are about 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the WF-1000XM4; either earbud can be used on its ownSilicone tips and app Fit Test
Case weightAbout 39 g51 g (SoundGuys)
Dimensions–Buds 25 × 32 × 22 mm; case 65 × 62 × 30 mm (SoundGuys)
Water resistance detailIPX4 (IEC 60529) for the earbuds; the charging case is not water resistantIPX5 for earbuds; maker spec takes precedence over an unlabelled comparison column showing IP55
Works withSony | Sound Connect app (formerly Headphones Connect) for iOS and Android; multipoint connection to two devices; LE Audio with compatible devices; Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift PairEither bud works independently; soundcore app for Android and iOS
ColoursBlack, Platinum Silver, Smoky Pink–
In the boxEarbuds, charging case, USB-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, about 20 cm), Noise Isolation Earbud Tips in SS, S, M and L (M fitted), documents–

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