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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 10.6g
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- Wings Phantom 200 null
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Has stereo speakers
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
Waterproof depth rating
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro null
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- Wings Phantom 200 null
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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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
Driver unit size
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 11mm
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- Wings Phantom 200 13
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Sound pressure level
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro null
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- Wings Phantom 200 32
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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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 7h
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- Wings Phantom 200 8
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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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 19h
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- Wings Phantom 200 22
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Charge time
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 2h
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- Wings Phantom 200 null
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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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 55mAh
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- Wings Phantom 200 1.5
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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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro null
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- Wings Phantom 200 null
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Has a battery level indicator
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
Has a rechargeable battery
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 5
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- Wings Phantom 200 5.2
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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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
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).
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
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).
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
Audio latency
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your headphones/earbuds. Lower latency reduces audio lag, and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro null
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- Wings Phantom 200 null
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Maximum Bluetooth range
The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 10m
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- Wings Phantom 200 40
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Supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro null
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- Wings Phantom 200 15
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Can be used wirelessly
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
Has in/on-ear detection
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
Has find earbuds feature
You can use the app to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
Has a mute function
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 1.5 years
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- Wings Phantom 200 null
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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.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
Has a built-in camera remote control function
The device can control your smartphone’s camera remotely (without installing third-party apps), allowing you to take shots even if your phone isn't near you.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
- Wings Phantom 200
Microphone
Number of microphones
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 6
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- Wings Phantom 200 4
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