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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC / PS4 Compatibility
    5. Xbox One Compatibility
    6. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Apple AirPods (1st generation) Truly Wireless vs Anker SoundCore Liberty Air Truly Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Anker Soundcore Liberty Air

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Jan 15, 2024 03:46 PM

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Apple AirPods (1st generation) Truly Wireless Picture
Anker SoundCore Liberty Air Truly Wireless Picture

Variants

  • AirPods (1st generation) (White)
  • SoundCore Liberty Air (Black)
  • SoundCore Liberty Air (White)

Our Verdict

Apple AirPods (1st generation) Truly Wireless

Anker SoundCore Liberty Air Truly Wireless

The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Apple AirPods (1st generation) Truly Wireless. The Anker are more versatile, thanks to their closed-back design that helps isolate more noise, which is useful for commuting and using at the office. The Anker sound quality is also more accurate and follows our curve better. Thanks to the different tip sizes, they are also very stable in-ears for sports. On the other hand, the Apple feel better made, have a better battery life, and are more comfortable for most people. The Apple are also more open-sounding due to their open-back design and have noticeably lower latency.

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