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Sony WF-1000XM6 vs soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Product A: Sony
100 of 166 known
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Product B: soundcore
98 of 166 known
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79 of 157 fields differ
- 43 different values
- 36 known for one only
- 32 the same
- 46 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1hB: 4hsoundcore is 4 times higher.
- With caseA: 36hB: 50hsoundcore is 14 h higher.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 8hB: 6.5hSony is 1.5 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 24hB: 28hsoundcore is 4 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A6.5g
B5.5g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
WF-1000XM6, YY29851Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Opened maker technical spec page title identifies WF-1000XM6.39Owner's manualnfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dwf3ccc72f/product-pdfs/069/87/69870889-use-and-care-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sony Reference Guide 5-069-559-11(1), ©2026 Sony. Page 1 identifies WF-1000XM6 as model YY2985.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Sony WF-1000XM546Maker product pagesony.jp/feature/products/music/260213Read 23 October 2026Sony Japan's feature page calls the WF-1000XM6 the long-awaited successor to the WF-1000XM5.
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.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, JP, EU2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sold in Japan at ¥39,600 on the Sony Store5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Available in silver and black for $330 at Sony (US)23Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds-the-best-noise-cancelling-with-premium-soundRead 30 September 2026European launch availability.
Colours
Black, Platinum Silver2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product color list: B Black, S Platinum Silver, translated from Japanese.4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 2026Japan launch release: Black and Platinum Silver, Japanese retail release February 27, 2026.
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ASony WF-1000XM6
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 8.4 | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification table: 8.4 mm driver unit, one per earbud. GSMArena confirms dynamic transducer.5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 20268.4 mm dynamic drivers34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Dedicated driver section L2_120: soft surround and rigid dome design. 8.4 mm diameter from specification table. No explicit full-range role published.
Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 9.2 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
8.4mm
9.2mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
Max bit depth
Adaptive EQ
Not available
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Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
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Custom EQ bands
102Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202637Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_410 explicitly gives ten-band equalizer. Game/Movie presets are mentioned but the full named EQ list is not published here.
EQ presets
Not available
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 audio
360 Reality Audio26Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F039_About_360_Reality_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio is three-dimensional audio in a supporting iOS/Android streaming service.34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio section L2_160: Sound Connect creates personal auditory-characteristic data for spatial rendering.
Head tracking
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202634Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head tracking section L2_170: Android 13+ head-tracking-capable phone and supported content/service. Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio tracking.
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
Hybrid2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product ANC feature: two feedback and two feedforward microphones in each earbud.35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Multi Noise Sensor Technology L2_210: two feedback and two feedforward microphones per earbud.
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
82Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product ANC feature: four microphones per earbud, eight across pair.4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_210 explicitly gives four per earbud, eight across pair.
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Adaptive ANC
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Ambient sound adjustable over 20 levels in the app35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ambient sound level section: adjustable ambient level and automatic level adjustment based on environmental noise.
Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
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Conversation detection
Wind noise reduction
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Streamlined shape and mic grille reduce wind noise35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_230: streamlined housing and fine-hole flat microphone design physically reduce wind noise.
Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Warm sound signature9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Sound signature: Warm. Full measurements are members only and were not read
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)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Indoor speech is clear, with good articulation and little reverberation in the review tests.6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Microphone section: quiet indoor speech evaluation. The review uses an experimental bone-conduction-aware fixture, so samples may not reflect every human fit.
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)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ASony WF-1000XM6
| ANC | Codec | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | AAC | 8.25 |
| Yes | Not available | 9.68 |
Source6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 20269.68 h row: 9 h 41 min (581 min), ANC on, music peaking at 75 dB SPL, firmware 1.1.0/1.57Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-battery-life-performance-152956Read 30 September 2026581 minutes with ANC on, peaks at about 75 dB SPL8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_review_-news-71510.phpRead 30 September 20268.25 h row: 8 h 15 min, AAC codec, ANC on
Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Not availableLongest tested use per charge
9.68h
Not available
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
42Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Voice pickup feature: two beamforming microphones per earbud, four for calls across pair.36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026AI Noise Reduction section: two voice microphones per side, four across pair, combined with bone-conduction sensors.
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202636Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bone-conduction sensor section explicitly identifies dedicated sensor.
Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
Super wideband2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Super Wideband calling feature requires a supporting phone.36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Super Wideband calling section requires a supporting smartphone.
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Mic mute control
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Double tap toggles the mic on or off, enabled in the app36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Double-tap microphone on/off section: must enable in Sound Connect, controls headset mic independently of source-app mute.
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Sidetone
Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capture Voice During a Phone Call explicitly described as Sidetone.17Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F048_Functions_for_a_phone_call.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capture Voice During a Phone Call (Sidetone function)
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Connectivity
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Chip
Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202622Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F055_Supported_codecs.htmlRead 30 September 2026Classic A2DP: SBC/AAC/LDAC. LE Audio: LC3. LDAC requires Priority on Sound Quality. LE Audio requires Low latency setting.
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP and CCP.
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LE Audio
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202616Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F025_Connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone_using_LE_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting with an Android smartphone using LE Audio: exact WF-1000XM6 function.
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Auracast
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_670 explicitly describes Auracast broadcast audio reception and shared listening.
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Multipoint
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F034_Connecting_the_headset_to_2_devices_simultaneously.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously: exact WF-1000XM6 function.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_710: two source devices concurrently, including Classic/LE Audio cross-connections.
Multipoint devices
22Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F034_Connecting_the_headset_to_2_devices_simultaneously.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously: exact WF-1000XM6 function.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_710 explicitly states two concurrent source devices.
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
Not available
Automatic switching between own devices
Not available
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20265Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 202621Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Google Fast Pair for Android. Microsoft Swift Pair explicitly listed on Sony maker product page.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_680 Google Fast Pair, Android 6+, plus L2_690 Windows 10/11 Swift Pair.
Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Connection per platform
ASony WF-1000XM6
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
Source21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Android pairing procedure.41Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F026_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_iPhone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone pairing procedure.42Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F028_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Windows_11.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows 11, Bluetooth A2DP music support required.43Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F029_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Mac.htmlRead 8 October 2026macOS 12+, Bluetooth A2DP music support required.44Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F047_Making_a_call.htmlRead 8 October 2026Smartphone calls use HFP/HSP and microphones on left/right units. Prefer HFP when both profiles supported.45Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows/Mac linked instructions. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls, not stereo music output. Computer/application compatibility can vary.
Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Not available |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
Features that need a specific device
ASony WF-1000XM6
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Sound and Head Tracking | Android 13+ phone with head-tracking support and compatible multichannel or 360 Reality Audio content/service. Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio head tracking. |
| Google Gemini | Android 13 or later |
| audio switch | Android 8.0 or later, connected via Google Fast Pair |
| LE Audio | The Android smartphone must support LE Audio |
| Tencent Xiaowei | Tencent Xiaowei is only available in China |
| Computer Bluetooth audio and calls | Windows 11 or macOS 12+ with Bluetooth A2DP for music. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls. Application and computer compatibility varies. |
Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Head tracking needs Android 13 or later with head tracking support (JP page)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F025_Connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone_using_LE_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026LC3/low-latency mode requires LE Audio-capable Android source. Gemini and audio switch conditions from their respective sections.34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head tracking L2_170 explicitly sets Android 13+, device support, content/service support and Amazon Music exclusion.45Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.htmlRead 8 October 2026Computer video calls require correctly selected HFP/HSP speaker and microphone. Some computer/application combinations may not work properly.
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 bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
Claimed battery life
ASony WF-1000XM6
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC on | LDAC | No | 5 |
| Transparency | LDAC | No | 5 |
| ANC off | LDAC | No | 8 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 8 |
| Transparency | AAC | No | 8 |
| ANC off | AAC | No | 12 |
| ANC on | SBC | No | 8 |
| Transparency | SBC | No | 8 |
| ANC off | SBC | No | 12 |
| ANC on | LC3 | No | 7 |
| Transparency | LC3 | No | 7 |
| ANC off | LC3 | No | 11 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5.5 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 24 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 36 |
Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Call specifications: 5 h ANC on, 5.5 h ANC off. Stored call row is the ANC-off claim.2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026With case: NC on 24 h, NC off 36 h, codec AAC12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F017_Available_operating_time.htmlRead 30 September 2026Available operating time table: LDAC 5/5/8 h, AAC 8/8/12 h, SBC 8/8/12 h, LC3 7/7/11 h (ANC/ambient/off). Call 5.5 h is ANC off. EQ, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat shorten playback.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_540: AAC, 8 h ANC on and 24 h case-inclusive, 12 h ANC off and 36 h case-inclusive. EQ/DSEE off, other features default. Per-codec earbud rows from Help Guide operating-time table.
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 |
Longest claimed use per charge
12h
12h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
8h
6.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
12h
12h
Total with case (claimed)
36h
50h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
24h
28h
Talk time (claimed)
5.5h
4h
Full charge time, buds
Charging guidance
Not available
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Quick charge time
5min2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Quick charging feature: 5 minutes gives 60 minutes with AAC and ANC on.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_550: 5-minute charge for 60-minute playback, AAC, ANC on, EQ/DSEE off.
Earbud playback after quick charge
1h2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_550: 60 minutes equals 1 hour with AAC, ANC on, EQ/DSEE off.
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 battery
Not available
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Case charging port
Case full charge time
Wireless charging
Yes1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202629Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F016_Charging.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging chapter documents commercially available wireless charging pad.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_560 explicitly supports Qi wireless charging.
Wireless standards
Qi2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202629Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F016_Charging.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging chapter: use a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_560 Qi-certified charger required.
Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
Not available
Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Tap, Tap twice, Tap 3 times, Tap 4 or more times, Hold your finger to the touch sensor, Nod your head, Shake your head10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head Gesture enables nod and shake controls. Touch sensor chapter documents taps and holding.18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026About the touch sensor: exact WF-1000XM6 function.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Gemini, Google Assistant, Siri, Tencent Xiaowei2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Maker voice assistant feature explicitly lists Google Assistant and Gemini. Siri and China-only Tencent Xiaowei from manual sections.10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Voice assistant setup. Individual Gemini, Google app, Siri and Tencent sections document device requirements.30Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F050_Using_Google_Gemini.htmlRead 30 September 2026Gemini requires supported Android device and Google account.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F051_Using_Tencent_Xiaowei.htmlRead 30 September 2026Tencent Xiaowei is available only in China.32Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F052_Using_the_voice_assist_function_Google_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Google voice assistant via the Google app on Android.33Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F053_Using_the_voice_assist_function_Siri.htmlRead 30 September 2026Siri voice assistant on supported iPhone.
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
IR sensors, Touch sensors, Bone conduction sensor2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202627Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F008_Location_and_function_of_parts.htmlRead 30 September 2026Parts identify IR and touch sensors. Dedicated bone-conduction sensor from Sony product page.
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 sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Yes20Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F056_How_to_keep_the_software_up_to_date.htmlRead 30 September 2026How to keep the software up to date: exact WF-1000XM6 function.37Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026Firmware update section allows background download, with earbuds unavailable during installation.
Finding network
Google Find Hub2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Fast Pair feature: Find Hub reports last known location. No UWB precision finding is claimed.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_680: Find Hub displays last-known location and can ring earbuds.
Precision finding
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
6.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification table: approximately 6.5 g each including medium ear tip.13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approximately 6.5 g per earbud including medium tip.
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C®), Noise isolation earbud tips (XS (2), S (2), M (2), L (2)), Charging case, Documents19Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.
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-1000XM6
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) | 1 |
Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro
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| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/index.html3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/index.htmlRead 30 September 2026WF-1000XM6 Help Guide index. Technical values cite their individual sections.
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 number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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