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General

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Series

1000X1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026

Liberty1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact product name in the Liberty series. D1203 Pro reference, excluding D1204 Pro Max and non-Pro Liberty 5.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

WF-1000XM4, YY29481Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

D1203, D1203Z312Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-noise-cancelling-earbuds-with-guinness-world-records-certified-call-quality-blue/JJ858R97R8Read 8 October 2026Exact Blue US retail listing Model D1203Z31. D1203 family identity is separately confirmed by official user guide and declaration. No Pro Max model is included.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

8 June 20215Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

21 May 20263Maker product pagesoundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/what-is-anker-thusRead 8 October 2026What soundcore Earbuds Will Feature ANKER Thus section explicitly dates Liberty 5 Pro launch at Anker Day May 21 2026 in New York.

Status

Discontinued1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Current exact Japanese maker page explicitly marks production discontinued. Regional retail stock may remain.

Available1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026The exact US product page offers standalone Liberty 5 Pro for purchase. Charger bundles are excluded.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Sony WF-1000XM313Reviewtechradar.com/news/sony-wf-1000xm4-take-the-crown-as-the-best-true-wireless-earbuds-of-2021Read 23 October 2026TechRadar's launch report calls the WF-1000XM4 the successor to the WF-1000XM3.14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-Sony-WF-1000XM4-launches-with-some-exciting-features-and-an-inflated-price-tag.544040.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WF-1000XM4 the follow-up to the WF-1000XM3.

soundcore Liberty 4 Pro21Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202605/27/65209.htmlRead 23 October 2026PhileWeb's launch report names the Liberty 4 Pro as the previous model of the Liberty 5 Pro series.22Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Expert Reviews names the Liberty 4 Pro as a predecessor of the Liberty 5 Pro.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Sony WF-1000XM515Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sony Japan's product page calls the WF-1000XM4 the previous model of the WF-1000XM5.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$279.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Original US launch MSRP, before local sales tax. Current prices and SoundGuys rounded 278 USD are not substituted. Ordering opened June 8. Actual retail date is separately corroborated by retrospective TechRadar release/availability text.

$169.994Maker product pagesoundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 8 October 2026Quick Comparison Table MSRP row, Liberty 5 Pro column. Intro explicitly says all prices are MSRP as of May 2026. US dollar launch list price excluding sales tax, corroborated by launch-day reviews. Current sales and Pro Max price are excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, JP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Japanese exact product/store history and original US launch release separately establish JP and US. A translated support page alone does not establish another sales market.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

US1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026US retail reference. Manufacturer US store and exact D1203Z31 Best Buy listing prove US availability.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Platinum Silver1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Exact maker Black and Platinum Silver. US launch calls the second colour silver. No newer XM5/XM6 finish borrowed.

Pearl Blue1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Reference is the original Pearl Blue colour selector. Other marketed colours are excluded from this exact reference file.

Segment

Music5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Music1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer Earbuds category and product description for music listening. Calling features do not make this a dedicated office headset.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Sealing foam tips and ergonomic ear-cavity design. No stem on exact maker photo and manual drawings.

In-ear5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide explicitly says insert the earbud into the ear canal and select ear tips for a seal.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Stem5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview explicitly identifies the control area on earbud stems. SoundGuys calls the shape stemless, while What Hi-Fi describes an outer stem attached to the body. Maker wording takes precedence.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 19-20 either unit works alone with mobile-device assistant or no assistant. Google Assistant/Alexa assignments can restrict single-bud use to the playback-control earbud, initially the right unit. No independent simultaneous source playback inferred.

Either bud5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls table gives Using Single Earbud controls for both L/R earbuds. One earbud can stay in the case while the other is used, confirmed in exact-model support FAQ.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ASony WF-1000XM4

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker table says closed dynamic and 6 mm. The separately opened original Crutchfield review explicitly states a single 6 mm dynamic driver in each earbud. Acoustic role is not explicitly published and remains omitted.12Reviewcrutchfield.com/S-L8b4RWU6LPi/learn/sony-wf-1000xm4-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original first-hand review by Jeff Miller, who auditioned this exact model for a week. Cleaner, more spacious sound paragraph and exploded-component caption explicitly say each earbud includes a single 6 mm dynamic driver. This is the physical per-earbud count. Its erroneous 13 h ANC-off battery claim is not used over exact Sony manual and launch data.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	9.2	1

Source5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs: Driver Unit 9.2 mm dynamic driver. Singular driver per earbud. No extra tweeter or microphone counted as an audio transducer. Acoustic role left unspecified.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Dynamic5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly identifies dynamic driver technology.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Wool-Paper Diaphragm1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specs, Drivers row: 9.2 mm Wool-Paper Diaphragm Drivers.

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Max40kHz8Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com.my/microsite/MDR/SONY_WF1000XM4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker 16-page model brochure, page 6 explicitly says drivers reproduce a full range of frequencies up to 40 kHz. This is an acoustic driver claim, separate from the Bluetooth transmission table. No acoustic lower cutoff, tolerance or test setup is supplied. Only the proved upper limit is stored. Full original PDF text read through web extraction. Direct file download returned 403.

Min10 HzMax40 kHz5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states Frequency Response 10 Hz to 40 kHz. This is the product acoustic claim, not codec transmission bandwidth. Tolerance and measurement conditions are unstated. Tabletowo lists 20 Hz lower limit. Maker manual takes precedence.

Impedance

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17Ω5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states 17 ohms. No sensitivity reference is inferred.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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96kHz13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly identifies Hi-Res Audio Wireless 24-bit/96 kHz for exact Liberty 5 Pro. LDAC source on Android 8+ and app Preferred audio quality required. No 32-bit inference from codec theoretical capability.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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24bits13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly identifies 24-bit/96 kHz device high-resolution wireless support. Does not assert lossless Bluetooth playback.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker personal optimization explicitly uses individual ear shape and headphone characteristics. Fit test is separate acoustic-seal assessment.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Personalized EQ Adjustment section says HearID 5.0 tests hearing, analyzes taste and generates a custom EQ profile.

Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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813Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026App and Sound Features describes custom eight-band equalizer 100 Hz to 12.8 kHz, corroborated by What Hi-Fi and TechRadar exact Pro reviews.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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soundcore Signature, Clear Vocals, Powerful Bass, Calm and Soothing, Balanced for Pure Enjoyment, Soundcore Balanced6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sound Effects lists these five named presets. The separately cited exact Pro review documents later addition of Soundcore Balanced. Unnamed Custom slots are excluded.13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026App section reports an update during exact Pro testing added Soundcore Balanced and made it the default. Original soundcore Signature remained available. This entry adds the explicitly named later firmware preset to the five documented manual presets. Firmware number is not published.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

360 Reality Audio6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker 360 Reality Audio certified model. Ear-shape optimization through companion app and supported service/content required. No head tracking inferred.

Dolby Audio6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dolby Audio section explicitly names static and head-tracked spatial listening modes. No Dolby Atmos codec decoding is inferred.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dolby Audio, Music Mode, Head Tracking option changes surround sound with head movement.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound identifies Noise Cancellation mode.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

45Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Original release explicitly two noise-sensing microphones per earbud, one feedforward and one feedback, hence four across pair.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound Adaptive mode adjusts cancellation to environment. This is adaptive cancellation, not automatically blended ambient audio.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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56Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound explicitly identifies Noise Cancellation levels 1 to 5. Normal, Adaptive and Transparency modes are not additional manual strength levels.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound and Controls explicitly name Transparency.

Adjustable transparency

Yes7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_5.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker ambient volume slider and Voice Focus. Japanese page calls 21 steps, while original Malaysian sheet says 20 slider levels. No strength-level count stored. Activity-based profile switching does not prove ANC continuously adapting or blending ANC/transparency.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Easy Chat lowers music and changes ANC to Transparency when talking. It requires ANC mode and restores original settings after default five seconds without speech.

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Automatic Wind Noise Reduction is selectable processing that detects wind and compensates. Not a physical mesh claim.

Yes8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/fr/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-I-encounter-wind-noise-when-using-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-outdoorsRead 8 October 2026Exact-model support directs App > Ambient Sound > Noise Cancellation > Wind Noise Reduction. This is selectable processing, recommended only outdoors in windy conditions.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The measured default response emphasizes bass and lower midrange. Output above about 2 kHz is reduced relative to the review target.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm4-review-53454Read 5 October 2026Exact lab curve discussion, not plotted coordinate estimates. Fixture/target revision, firmware and codec unstated.

The default tuning emphasizes bass. The reviewer found ANC changed the sound. Custom EQ can reduce the bass emphasis.14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Reviewer sound listening notes on exact Pro sample supplied by manufacturer, one-week test. Firmware, codec and target curve unreported. Numerical bass/treble/THD values are unavailable.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Published quiet, office and wind recordings show usable call pickup in quiet. Background office noise and wind reduce voice clarity.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm4-review-53454Read 5 October 2026Exact ideal/office/wind demos. Review comments on AAC quality but does not explicitly label every sample codec. No sample codec or quantitative noise-handling score inferred.

Voices were clear in ideal conditions with occasional popping. Background noise was reduced in office and street tests. Wind tests added reverberation to speech.14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Reviewer ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant microphone tests. Clear Calls was recommended for noisy use. Firmware, phone and codec unreported. No numeric microphone bandwidth inferred.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ASony WF-1000XM4

Hours (h)
7.72

Source10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm4-review-53454Read 5 October 2026Exact review reports 7 h 43 min per earbud charge. ANC state, codec, original test firmware and playback level are not explicit in that paragraph and remain omitted. No claimed case total or later battery-aging reports converted into lab data.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

45Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat paragraph explicitly combines four microphones for Precise Voice Pickup. Bone-conduction sensors are excluded from physical microphone counts. Total physical microphone count is not inferred from overlap between call and ANC roles.

87Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Call Freely section: ten-sensor matrix has eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction sensors across earbuds. All eight mics feed the call model. Case microphones are excluded.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

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87Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Eight physical MEMS microphones across the pair. The two bone-conduction sensors are excluded from microphone total. No separate case sensor count is imported.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Yes7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Call Freely section explicitly identifies two bone conduction sensors detecting cranial-bone vibration.

Mic noise reduction

DSP5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Precise Voice Pickup uses beamforming and advanced audio signal processing. DSEE AI is music upscaling, not proof of AI voice noise reduction.

AI7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026THUS on-device large neural-net model cross-references microphone and bone-conduction streams to isolate voice from background noise.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 86-92 call chapters explicitly hear own voice through microphones. No adjustable sidetone level claimed.

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Connectivity

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Chip

Sony Integrated Processor V15Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

ANKER Thus AI1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Product Specs, Special Features and ANKER Thus AI Chip sections. No unstated processor part number.

Connections

Bluetooth3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Powering On & Pairing and Multi-Device Connection document Bluetooth audio. Case USB-C is a charging port, not an asserted USB audio path.

Bluetooth

5.22Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

6.19Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states BT 6.1 for earbuds. Case Bluetooth 6.0 is not used as earbud version.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Published music codecs only. The SoundGuys review incorrectly infers LE Audio from Bluetooth 5.2, which is not used. A2DP transmission bandwidth does not establish acoustic response or maximum accepted input bit depth.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specifications FAQ explicitly lists AAC, SBC and LDAC. Earbud Bluetooth 6.1 is separate from case Bluetooth 6.0.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 69-70 current manual explicitly simultaneous two-device connections with app toggle. It is a later software feature, not a launch claim. One audio stream at a time. LDAC availability during multipoint remains unproved.

Yes9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Multi-Device Connection allows concurrent source connections. Pairing memory is not this field.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

39Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Number of Connected Devices: default two, maximum three simultaneous Bluetooth source devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Original release explicitly Google Fast Pair Android and Microsoft Swift Pair Windows 10. Manual requires Windows 10 version 1803 or later for Swift Pair.

Google Fast Pair9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Powering On & Pairing explicitly documents Google Fast Pair with Android 6.0 or later.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Manual page 143 specifies approximate 10 m line of sight, with surroundings affecting range. No measured range implied.

10m9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs publishes 10 m / 33 ft range. Claim only, not a reviewer measurement.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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No15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Exact Liberty 5 Pro FAQ question Why is game mode not supported explicitly states product is not a gaming earbud. No zero-latency audio claim from instant voice-control response.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Guide pairing shows Android/iOS. Exact FAQ PC connection section gives Windows stereo and hands-free conferencing and Mac audio input/output setup. No console compatibility inferred.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ASony WF-1000XM4

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Android, iPhone, Windows 10/8.1 and Mac setup chapters. Page 93 video-call instructions explicitly select HFP/HSP calling connections for speakers and microphone. No gaming-console support inferred.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Windows FAQ explicitly names Liberty 5 Pro hands-free microphone and speaker for Zoom/Teams. Mac instructions identify input/output Liberty 5 Pro. Android/iOS connection from guide Bluetooth pairing. Microphone cells left unknown where not separately proved.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ASony WF-1000XM4

Feature	Needs
360 Reality Audio personalization	Compatible Android/iPhone, companion app ear-shape analysis, supported content and a compatible streaming service. Subscription and regional availability may apply.
LDAC	Compatible LDAC source and Priority on sound quality in companion app. iPhone Bluetooth music uses AAC instead.
Two-device multipoint	Updated firmware and companion app Connect to 2 devices simultaneously enabled. It routes one audio stream at a time.

Source9Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Original launch footnotes 2, 4 and 5 and current exact manual pages 69-70/84/106 independently establish each requirement. Later app name changes do not imply a later hardware model.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Android 8.0 or later and compatible source. Enable LDAC in soundcore app after any required firmware download. Manual prohibits three simultaneous devices. Support FAQ instructs disabling multipoint, Dolby Audio and AI Sound Enhancement.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or later.
AI translation	Latest soundcore app. Earbuds connected to app. Disable Multi-Device Connection.
Anka assistant	Latest soundcore app kept open. Earbuds connected via Bluetooth. Allow background app operation on Android.
Voice control	Commands supported in Chinese, English, Japanese and German.
Easy Chat	ANC mode enabled. Restores ANC and volume after default five seconds without speech.

Source10Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide LDAC, Pairing, AI Translation, AI Assistant, Voice Control and Easy Chat sections. Translation response through the phone is distinct from Pro Max case recording or case translation playback. Exact LDAC support FAQ additionally requires disabling Multipoint Connection, Dolby Audio and Audio Super Resolution. Manual and FAQ differ on two-device multipoint availability, which remains unknown.19Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/eu/article-description/How-do-I-enable-LDAC-on-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Where-can-I-do-thisRead 8 October 2026LDAC FAQ explicitly requires Android source support and firmware download where needed. LDAC cannot be enabled with Audio Super Resolution, Dolby Audio or Multipoint Connection. English manual prohibits only three-device LDAC. The multipoint_ldac boolean is omitted because two-device support is unresolved.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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62mAh11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly gives 62 mAh x2 earbuds. Stored capacity is one bud, not sum or charging current. Typical versus rated basis is not identified.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact D1203 Safety Instructions, English Important Safety Information item b: product contains non-replaceable batteries and explicitly says do not replace batteries yourself. Applies to the supplied product batteries. No disposal or service disassembly is represented as normal user replacement.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ASony WF-1000XM4

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	5
ANC off	LDAC	No	6
Transparency	LDAC	No	4.5
ANC on	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	No	12
Transparency	AAC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	No	7.5
ANC off	SBC	No	11
Transparency	SBC	No	7
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24
ANC off	AAC	Yes	36
Call	Not available	No	6

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 27-28 music rows with DSEE Extreme OFF. ANC off also means Ambient Sound off. DSEE AUTO shortens LDAC ANC/on,off,ambient to 3.5/4/3.5 h, AAC to 6/8/6 h and SBC to 5.5/7/5.5 h. AUTO alternatives are noted rather than merged into indistinguishable rows. Volume and firmware unstated. Japanese maker footnote explicitly supplies AAC and DSEE/EQ off for case-inclusive 24 h ANC on and 36 h off. Case totals include earbuds. Call maximum 6 h with ANC/Ambient off and codec unstated. Other call modes: 5.5 h ANC on, 5 h Ambient on. No unsupported call ANC column added.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Yes	50
ANC on	Not available	No	6.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	28
ANC on	LDAC	No	4.5
Call	Not available	No	4

Source11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs gives ANC off 12 h per earbud charge / 50 h total and ANC on 6.5 h / 28 h total. LDAC+ANC 4.5 h. Call row uses ANC on 4 h. Claims are maxima. Volume, source and firmware unstated. Feature-dependent Dolby/voice/AI runtime rows omitted because table cannot name those modes explicitly.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

90min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 24 defines empty-to-full charging. Earbuds fully charge in approximately 1.5 h from a previously charged case. Approximately 3 h refers to charging both headset and case together over USB. Page 25 recommends ambient 15 to 35 C. Page 143 corroborates the technical durations. These are claims, not measured values.

60min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs Charging Time explicitly gives earbuds up to 1 hour. This is buds in case, not case recharge.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

5min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging states a 5 minute earbud charge gives 4 hours playback.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 27 about 1 h playback after 5 min charging. Exact maker Japanese page footnote qualifies AAC, ANC on, DSEE/EQ off and other features at default.

4h1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact Specifications FAQ: a 5-minute charge provides 4 hours of playtime in Normal mode. This is ANC-off earbud playback, not case-inclusive runtime.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging section and US Specifications FAQ: 4 hours after a 5 minute earbud charge in Normal (ANC-off) mode. Not case-inclusive total.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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690mAh11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly gives 690 mAh charging case cell capacity. Not USB output capacity or Pro Max case recording runtime.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact D1203 Safety Instructions, English Important Safety Information item b: product contains non-replaceable batteries and explicitly says do not replace batteries yourself. Applies to the supplied product batteries. No disposal or service disassembly is represented as normal user replacement.

Case charging port

USB-C3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview labels charging case USB-C port.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

180min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 24 approximately 3 h empty-to-full USB charging with earbuds installed and charging simultaneously. Page 143 separately labels charging case approximately 3 h. No faster empty-case-only or Qi duration inferred. Recommended ambient 15 to 35 C on page 25.

180min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging says empty case with earbuds removed takes 3 hours by cable. Specs matches. This is case alone, not combined charging.

Wireless charging

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Yes11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging instructs placing case at center of a wireless charger.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Qi14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Battery section explicitly identifies Qi case charging. Tabletowo independently identifies Qi. No Qi2/MagSafe support inferred.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Resetting explicitly states a notification sound is heard from charging case. No Pro Max meeting-playback speaker functionality is imported.

Screen on case

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Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Smart Screen show display controlling features and showing separate bud and case battery levels.

Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Voice commands3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Touch, Swipe, Voice commands12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls supports touch, swipe and Voice Control section identifies on-earbud hands-free spoken commands.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 21-22 permit assigning playback volume adjustment to touch sensors. Factory touch functions and assistant assignment affect availability.

Swipe12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls explicitly maps slide up/down on either earbud to volume changes.

Gestures

Single tap, Double tap, Triple tap, Touch and hold3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Double tap, Tap and hold, Swipe up, Swipe down12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls table names these gestures. No head gesture control is inferred from head tracking.

Remappable controls

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls explicitly says controls can be customized in soundcore app.

Voice assistant

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 20265Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Google Assistant/Alexa explicitly original launch, with supported language/region and app setup requirements. Siri activation is touch-controlled in manual pages 104-105, not hands-free Hey Siri.

Anka12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026AI Assistant describes Anka, accessed with Hey Anka and app Chat With Anka. Generic Siri/Google Assistant are not added.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 17-18 explicitly IR sensing and pause/resume on removing/replacing either earbud.

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Detection pauses playback on removing an earbud and resumes on reinsertion. Enabled by default and can be disabled.

Sensors

Infrared wearing sensor, Bone conduction voice sensor3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026IR wearing sensor explicit in manual. Dedicated bone-conduction speech pickup sensor separately explicit in original maker release, not a speech-detecting accelerometer.

Infrared wear-detection sensors, Bone-conduction voice sensors20Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ, Wearing Detection section explicitly identifies IR sensors on the inside of both earbuds. Bone-conduction voice sensors are separately described by the exact-model Anker launch release. Head tracking alone is not used to infer a gyroscope.

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Personalized EQ Adjustment explicitly identifies hearing testing. No clinical hearing diagnostic clearance is asserted.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

XXS, XS, S, M, L12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide diagram labels XXS, XS, S, M and L. M installed at purchase.

Ear tip materials

Foam3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 and maintenance chapters explicitly polyurethane foam. No silicone tip material inferred from siblings.

Silicone13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Construction section identifies silicone ear tips. Five sizes supplied, confirmed manual.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Fins12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Wearing Guide identify removable ear fins in sizes 0, 1, 2. Size 1 installed. No ear hook.

Ear tip fit test

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Original app measures acoustic seal with supplied Noise Isolation tips. This is not a hearing assessment.

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide explicitly directs Settings > Fit Test in app.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX43Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 20265Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Launch footnote 12 excludes sound conduit, vents and two microphone holes per unit from protection scope and states case is not water resistant.

IP5512Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly IP55 for earbuds only. Charging case IP rating is not inferred.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Sony | Sound Connect1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Current maker feature 5 names Sony Sound Connect. Original manual and launch use its former name Sony | Headphones Connect.7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_5.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker feature page names Sony Sound Connect. This replaces the former Sony | Headphones Connect name used in the original manual.

soundcore12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide, Controls, firmware and multiple feature sections explicitly identify soundcore app.

App platforms

Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 108 explicitly Google Play and Apple App Store. No desktop companion app inferred.

Android, iOS12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pairing diagrams document Android and iOS. AI Assistant explicitly discusses Android background app access. App also used on iOS.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Firmware Update section gives user update procedure through app with case open and earbuds charging.

Finding network

Last location in the app8Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com.my/microsite/MDR/SONY_WF1000XM4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 explicitly Google Find My Device last known smartphone location and nearby tone. No crowd-based offline Find Hub network or UWB precision-finding claim.

Apple Find My7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Both models features paragraph explicitly names Apple Find My. This is a launch claim. Manual separately documents local Bluetooth finding. No UWB precision finding is inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026AI Translation supports Real-Time and Face-to-Face translation through connected soundcore app. Multipoint must be disabled. Phone speaker handles outward translated speech, not a Pro Max recording case.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

7.3g(0.3 oz)2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximate mass of one earbud, corroborated by manual page 143 as 7.3 g x2 with M tips attached.

5.5g(0.2 oz)13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly says 5.5 g for one earbud, consistent with US maker 5.5 g without case. What Hi-Fi/TechRadar list 7 g per bud. The maker-linked 5.5 g claim wins. No measured mass claimed.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

41g(1.4 oz)2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximate empty charging-case mass, separately listed on manual page 143.

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Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo on exact maker page and LDAC conditions. DSEE upscaling to 96 kHz/24 bit and V1 24-bit internal processing do not establish maximum accepted digital input resolution.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly names Hi-Res Audio Wireless. Exact TechRadar review independently states certification.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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2AOKB-D1203, 2AOKB-D1203E16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official exact D1203 Safety Instructions page 3 lists these two FCC IDs. Case and earbud allocation unstated, so both are identifiers for this exact product, not guessed individual components.

Other certifications

360 Reality Audio certified6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026

CE, UKCA17Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000035682/en_US/000035682.pdfRead 8 October 2026English first page EU & UK Declaration of Conformity identifies soundcore Liberty 5 Pro model D1203 and compliance with 2014/53/EU, RoHS and battery directives. This is conformity declaration evidence, not regulatory test measurements.

In the box

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In the box

WF-1000XM4 earbuds, Charging case, Noise isolation ear tips (S, M, L pairs), USB-A to USB-C cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 publishes cable, case and three pairs of EP-NI1000 tips. M pair fitted, not an extra pair. Japanese maker page explicitly includes instruction manual and warranty documentation.

Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in five sizes, Ear fins in three sizes, USB-C charging cable12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Wearing Guide show earbuds, case, five tip sizes and three ear fin sizes. Charging explicitly identifies provided USB-C cable. Paper documents omitted because precise box inventory was not found.

Cables included

ASony WF-1000XM4

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	0.2	1

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 states one supplied cable, approximately 20 cm.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging explicitly identifies supplied USB-C charging cable. Length and opposite connector unstated.

Links

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Product page

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM41Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026

www.soundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-calls1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact standalone Liberty 5 Pro manufacturer product page.

Spec sheet

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.html2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

www.soundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-calls1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specs section and Specifications FAQ of the exact product page. No standalone datasheet was found.

Manual

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdf3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact YY2948 Help Guide, 144 pages, revision 5-027-983-11(6). Technical tables, package, controls, charging, calls and updated multipoint chapters read. Later software capabilities are qualified separately from launch.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdf5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official English D1203 user guide linked by soundcore support. The similarly named 000035081 PDF is Spanish and is not the canonical manual link.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1.5years16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official D1203 Safety Instructions page 3 explicitly states 18-month limited warranty, with 12-month India exception. Applied to US reference from same document US/CA support section. Statutory rights and geographic exceptions excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.