Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Soundcore Liberty Air 2. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 58 g | - | |
| Colour | Black | Silver | White | Black | |
| Protection | - | IPX5, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Liberty Air 2. |
| Max Input Power | - | 5 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 6 mm | Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Soundcore Liberty Air 2. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | HearID Technology, Diamond-Coated Driver | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Soundcore Liberty Air 2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 recharge faster than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Soundcore Liberty Air 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | Charging case (500 mAh), 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL), USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 18 months |
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