Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
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| Feature |  Sony WF-1000XM4 |  Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 29,500 | KSh 26,500 |
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic driver | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Battery Life | Music: up to 8 hours with ANC on or 12 hours with ANC off; calls: up to 5.5 hours with ANC on or 6 hours with ANC off | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case with ANC on |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IP55 earbuds |
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 5.5 g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Soundcore |
| Model | WF-1000XM4 | Liberty 5 Pro |
| Announced | 2021 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Silver | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Rose Gold, Pearl Blue |
Design
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 5.5 g per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Music: up to 8 hours with ANC on or 12 hours with ANC off; calls: up to 5.5 hours with ANC on or 6 hours with ANC off | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case with ANC on |
| Charging Time | Approximately 1.5 hours for earbuds | Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 60 minutes playback | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C (charging case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Bluetooth Range | Approximately 10 m / 32.8 ft | 10 m / 33 ft |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes (firmware-supported) | Yes — up to three devices |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | soundcore app |
Features
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support | Built-in offline voice control |
| Sensors | Wearing detection and touch sensors | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units |
| Special Features | Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control; 360 Reality Audio | Anker Thus AI chip; HearID 5.0; three-device connection |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic driver | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (AAC); 20 Hz–40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz/990 kbps) | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | 360 Reality Audio compatible | Optimized for Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | Built-in beamforming microphones | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing |
| Audio Features | DSEE Extreme; Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control | Hi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on or 36 hours total with ANC off | Up to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on; 690 mAh case battery |
| Case Charging | USB-C or Qi wireless charging | USB-C or wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Features | Status LED; Qi wireless charging | Pairing control and status indicator |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls; Quick Attention | Touch controls and 20 built-in offline voice commands |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IP55 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-1000XM4 earbuds | Liberty 5 Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Documentation | Reference Guide and warranty documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
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