Soundcore Liberty 4 NC vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro
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| Feature |  Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |  Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,200.00 | KSh 24,500.00 |
| Drivers | 11mm custom-tuned drivers | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC 2.0, up to 98.5% reduction | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 50 hours with charging case | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Weight | 5.2g per earbud | 27.3g |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Shokz |
| Model | Liberty 4 NC | OpenSwim Pro |
| Announced | 2023 | June 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Open-Ear Bone-Conduction Headset |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.2g per earbud | 27.3g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 50 hours with charging case | Up to 9 hours Bluetooth / 6 hours MP3 |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately 1.5 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth and integrated MP3 player |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Soundcore app | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Fast Pair; HearID 2.0 | 32GB storage for more than 8,000 songs; underwater MP3 playback |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm custom-tuned drivers | 8th-generation bone-conduction transducers |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC | MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, APE, WMA (MP3 mode) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC 2.0, up to 98.5% reduction | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Microphones | 6 microphones with AI | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Wireless; HearID 2.0 | PremiumPitch 2.0+; Swimming EQ |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 50 hours | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C charging | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | — | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Physical multifunction and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 | IP68; submersible to 2m fresh water |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable silicone ear tips | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Shokz OpenSwim Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Liberty 4 NC earbuds | OpenSwim Pro headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - wireless open-ear design |
| Documentation | Documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |
| Charging Cable | — | 4-pin magnetic charging/data cable cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | — | Swimming earplugs and silicone carrying case |