True Wireless
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
69Good
$170
Full review dataAnker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro vs OnePlus Buds Pro 4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the OnePlus Buds Pro 4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 87. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: OnePlus Buds Pro 4 - Outstanding overall at around $130.
True Wireless
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
87Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
OnePlus Buds Pro 4 leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
- OnePlus Buds Pro 4
HearWiki score
69
87
Sound
8.0
8.5
Noise cancelling
7.0
8.0
Battery
7.0
8.5
Calls
7.0
7.5
Value
8.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$170
$130
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
OnePlus Buds Pro 4 (2026) against Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro (2021). The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.
- Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro2021
- Buds Pro 420265 yr newer
What differsSoundcore Liberty 3 ProBuds Pro 4
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.4
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Soundcore Liberty 3 ProBuds Pro 4
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 69
- 87
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 11 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.6 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LHDC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 47 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 13 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6 h
- 7 h
- Battery incl. case
- 32 h
- 54 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 70 min
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 3 h
- 10 min → 11 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Yes
- Weight
- 12 g
- 4.7 g
- Case weight
- -
- 50.6 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- OnePlus Buds 4
- Microphones
- 6
- 3
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- noise-cancelling mic
- -
What reviewers said
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that combine hybrid active noise cancellation with high-resolution LDAC audio support. They offer solid battery life, wireless charging, and a comfortable fit, making them a strong mid-range option for those seeking versatility and customization. Their dual-driver setup and robust app support further enhance the listening experience, though some compromises exist in terms of bulk and ambient sound handling. Overall, they deliver a balanced performance for the price, appealing to both casual listeners and tech enthusiasts.
- Pro:Excellent hybrid ANC performance
- Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec
- Pro:Comfortable and stable fit
- Con:Bulky charging case
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
- Con:Microphone quality is average
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and strong battery life for their price. They're particularly suited for active lifestyles thanks to their IP55 rating and secure fit, with a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and customizable EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value and perform above their price point across most key areas.
- Pro:Rich dual-driver sound with LHDC support
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
- Con:No official mention of wear detection
- Con:Slightly bulky case compared to rivals
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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