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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery4.0
Calls6.0
Value6.0
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW vs Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
SpecAudio-Technica ATH-ANC300TWSoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$199$150
HearWiki score72 / 100 · Good84 / 100 · Great
Released20202024
Audio
Driver5.8 mm DLC-coated dynamicdynamic
Driver size5.8 mm10.5 mm
Drivers per side22
Frequency response20Hz-25kHz14Hz-40kHz
Impedance14 Ω15.3 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB/mW-
Wireless
Bluetooth5.05.3
Bluetooth version5.05.3
CodecsaptX, AAC, SBCSBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairingNoYes
Wireless range10 m-
Battery
Battery life4.5 h10 h
Battery life (ANC on)-7.5 h
Battery incl. case18 h40 h
Full charge time60 min-
Quick charge-5 min = 4 h
Wireless charging-Yes
Features
Active noise cancellingYesYes
ANC typehybridhybrid
Transparency modeYesYes
Companion app-Yes
Custom EQ-Yes
Wear detection-Yes
Controlstouchtouch
Voice assistant-supports voice assistant via app
Design
Weight14 g5.5 g
Case weight50 g51 g
Water resistanceIPX2IPX5
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones16
Call noise reduction-AI noise reduction

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW

The ATH-ANC300TW are compact true-wireless earbuds that deliver rich, detailed audio and reliable hybrid noise cancellation for their size. While they excel in sound quality and portability for workouts, their modest battery life and limited feature set hold them back against top rivals. Overall, they're a strong pick for listeners prioritizing audio performance over endurance.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality with clear detail
  • Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation
  • Pro:Compact and comfortable for exercise
  • Con:Short battery life (4.5 hours per charge)
  • Con:No multipoint pairing
  • Con:Limited water resistance (IPX2)

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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