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Liberty 4

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LAUNCH DATE2 fields

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
Released	—	2026-09-18
Status	—	Available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
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 OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
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 SPECIFICATIONS4 fields

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
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 SOFTWARE11 fields

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
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 INTEGRATION5 fields

BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
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 CHARGING4 fields

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
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 FEATURES3 fields

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
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 CONTENTS5 fields

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
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

COMPATIBILITY2 fields

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
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 HIGHLIGHT1 field

Specification	Liberty 4	AirPods 5
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.