True Wireless
Honor Magic Earbuds
62Average
$140
Full review dataHonor Magic Earbuds 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.
Honor Magic Earbuds
Sound6.0
Noise cancelling5.5
Battery3.5
Calls5.0
Value6.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $140 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 62 / 100 · Average | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 0Hz-0Hz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | - | 15.3 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 3.5 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 3 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 13 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | - |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | No | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 51 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX5 |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Honor Magic Earbuds
These true wireless earbuds combine a premium look with hybrid active noise cancellation, but they fall short of their price tag in several key areas. While the ANC works adequately for the cost, the audio performance is unremarkable, and both call quality and battery life leave room for improvement. They may appeal to budget-conscious shoppers seeking basic noise cancellation, though more demanding users will likely want more.
- Pro:Premium-feeling build and design
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included at a lower price point
- Pro:Comfortable fit for most ears
- Con:Battery life is below average, especially with ANC on
- Con:Sound quality is not particularly impressive
- Con:Call quality is disappointing
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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