True Wireless
Apple AirPods 4
76Great
$205
Full review dataApple AirPods 4 vs Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro - Great overall at around $150.
True Wireless
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
84Great
$150
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods 4
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery5.5
Calls6.0
Value6.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods 4 | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $205 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 76 / 100 · Great | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | - | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | - | 15.3 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, ALAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 4 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 40 h |
| Quick charge | 5 min = up to 1 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.3 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 32.3 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX5 |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Model code | Apple AirPods 4 | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | Voice Isolation | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods 4
The Apple AirPods 4 are open-style true wireless earbuds that prioritize a comfortable, barely-there fit and seamless integration with Apple devices. They deliver balanced sound with improved bass, plus useful features like adaptive noise cancellation and transparency mode on the ANC version. However, their open design limits noise isolation, and the modest battery life plus premium price mean they face stiff competition from cheaper alternatives, especially if you don't need Apple-specific perks.
- Pro:Excellent comfort and secure fit for open earbuds
- Pro:Seamless pairing and solid ecosystem integration with Apple devices
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode work well for the design
- Con:Battery life is short, especially with ANC on
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth for switching between devices
- Con:Open design offers weak passive noise isolation
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro pack a hefty feature set into a budget-friendly wireless earbud package, including adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging. They deliver solid sound with crisp treble and effective call quality, though the charging case can feel gimmicky and prone to fingerprints, and spatial audio falls short. Overall, they're a well-rounded value pick rather than a flagship-level performer.
- Pro:Strong active noise cancellation
- Pro:Wide codec support including LDAC
- Pro:Multipoint and wireless charging included
- Con:Charging case feels gimmicky and smudges easily
- Con:Spatial audio performance is weak
- Con:Battery life is average for the price
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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