True Wireless
Apple Beats Solo Buds
68Good
$80
Full review dataApple Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds
Sound6.5
Battery8.5
Value7.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Apple Beats Solo Buds | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $80 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 8.2 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | - | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | - | 15.3 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | Class 1 Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 18 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 18 h | 40 h |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 1 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 22 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX5 |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Apple Beats Solo Buds
These affordable wireless earbuds prioritize long battery life and a comfortable fit, making them a solid pick for budget-conscious listeners. They deliver punchy, balanced sound for the price and pair easily with devices, but they skip many modern conveniences like noise cancellation and multi-device connectivity. Overall, they're a straightforward, no-frills option that excels at the basics rather than offering premium extras.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of 18 hours
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Good sound quality for the price
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Lacks multipoint Bluetooth connection
- Con:No wireless charging support
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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