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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Soundcore Liberty 4 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant | Answer/end, play/pause, squeeze control, ANC/transparency/normal |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Soundcore Liberty 4 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Soundcore Liberty 4 |
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Features | - | HearID 2.0 Technology, Dynamic Head Tracking | |
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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 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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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 |
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Charging Time | - | 1 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) | Soundcore Liberty 4 |
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Included Accessories | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | Charging case, CloudComfort ear tips (S/M1/M2/L)) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 18 months |