Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen) vs Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Design
Weight
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen) null
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 10.6g
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Is dustproof and water-resistant
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Sound quality
Has active noise cancellation (ANC)
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Power
Battery life
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen) 14h
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 7h
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Battery life of charging case
The battery life of the charging case as given by the manufacturer. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your headphones on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen) null
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 19h
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Charge time
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen) null
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 2h
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Battery power
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen) null
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 55mAh
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Has wireless charging
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Connectivity
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen) 5.2
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 5
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Has LDAC
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Has aptX Adaptive
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Has aptX Low Latency
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Has aptX HD
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Has aptX
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Has AAC
AAC is a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Features
Has ambient sound mode
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Has in/on-ear detection
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Has a mute function
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Warranty period
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen) null
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 1.5 years
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Has an in-line control panel
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Has a temperature sensor
With a temperature sensor you can monitor changes in temperature to measure your exertion levels and avoid hyperthermia.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Microphone
Number of microphones
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen) 1
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 6
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Has a noise-canceling microphone
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
- Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless (2nd Gen)
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro