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| Liberty 4 | AirPods 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-18 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Environmental | — | 40% recycled material content overall |
| Launch Price (USD) | $149.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price) |
| Models | — | AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case |
| Models and regions | — | Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦210,000 | ₦180,600 – ₦208,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Soundcore | Apple |
| Category | True Wireless ANC Earbuds | Open-fit true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 29, 2022 | September 9, 2026 |
| Model Name | Liberty 4 | AirPods 5 |
| Price | $149.99 USD | $129 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 9.2 mm + 6 mm | — |
| Driver Type | Dual dynamic drivers (ACAA 3.0) | Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier |
| Sound Features | — | Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2 |
| Spatial Audio | Yes, with dual modes | — |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, adaptive ANC | Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness |
| App Support | Yes, soundcore app | — |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, 8-band custom EQ, HearID and 20+ presets | — |
| Find My Earbuds | Yes, via Soundcore app | Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Built-in PPG heart rate sensor | — |
| Other Features | — | Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri |
| Sound Modes | ANC, Transparency, Normal; Spatial Audio (Music, Movie) | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness |
| Touch Controls | Customizable touch controls | Force sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes, Transparency mode |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri and Google Assistant compatible | Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures) |
| Wear Detection | — | Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes, up to 2 devices | — |
| Range | Approx. 18m / 60ft | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Wired Mode | No | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Ocean Blue, Champagne Gold | White |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear true wireless with silicone tips | Open-fit true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IPX4 | IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant) |
| Materials | Plastic charging case | 40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case |
| Weight | 5.6 g per earbud | 4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15 min = 3 hours | 5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening |
| Total Playtime | Up to 9 hours (ANC off); 28 hours with case; 7 hours / 24 hours with ANC | Earbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi-compatible | Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes, with Voice Isolation |
| Mic Count | 6 | — |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-based call noise reduction | Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 4 sizes (S, M, M2, L) | None (open-ear design) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Built-in heart-rate sensor | Charging case (USB-C) |
| Included Items | Earbuds, charging case, USB-C charging cable, ear tips, user manual | — |
| Main Device | — | AirPods 5 |
| User Manual | — | Documentation |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS and Android | iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions) |
| Supported Devices | — | Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features) |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Among the first mainstream true wireless earbuds to add a built-in heart rate sensor, positioning it as a fitness-oriented alternative to AirPods Pro. | The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio. |