Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) vs. Soundcore Liberty 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) and Soundcore Liberty 4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) vs. Soundcore Liberty 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Soundcore Liberty 4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g 55 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g -
Colour White Midnight black
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
Tracking Data - Heart rate
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Soundcore Liberty 4
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Liberty 4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response - Up to 40000 Hz
Features Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking MultiPoint Technology, ACAA 3.0 technology
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Soundcore Liberty 4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Liberty 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Soundcore Liberty 4
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Answer/end, play/pause, squeeze control, ANC/transparency/normal
CABLE Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Soundcore Liberty 4
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Soundcore Liberty 4
Features - HearID 2.0 Technology, Dynamic Head Tracking
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors Gyroscope
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Soundcore Liberty 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Soundcore Liberty 4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Charging Time - 1 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Soundcore Liberty 4
Included Accessories Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case Charging case, CloudComfort ear tips (S/M1/M2/L))
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 18 months
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