Apple AirPods 4 ANC vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
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| Feature |  Apple AirPods 4 ANC |  Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 24,500 | KSh 26,500 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control 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 | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) | IP55 earbuds |
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 5.5 g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Soundcore |
| Model | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Liberty 5 Pro |
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Rose Gold, Pearl Blue |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 5.5 g per earbud |
| Dimensions | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case with ANC on |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (charging case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable included | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | soundcore app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m / 33 ft |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes — up to three devices |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Built-in offline voice control |
| Sensors | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units |
| Special Features | Live Translation for communicating across languages | Anker Thus AI chip; HearID 5.0; three-device connection |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Optimized for Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing |
| Audio Features | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip | Hi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off | Up to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on; 690 mAh case battery |
| Case Charging | Works with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargers | USB-C or wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm | — |
| Case Weight | 34.7 grams | — |
| Case Features | Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view | Pairing control and status indicator |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions | Touch controls and 20 built-in offline voice commands |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) | IP55 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 ANC | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Liberty 5 Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-fit design | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
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