True Wireless
JLab Epic Air ANC
68Good
$100
Full review dataJLab Epic Air ANC 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.
JLab Epic Air ANC
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value7.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | JLab Epic Air ANC | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $100 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 8 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 15.3 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 48 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 180 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri/Google Assistant | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 7 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 57 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX5 |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | MEMS microphones | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
JLab Epic Air ANC
The JLab Epic Air ANC delivers a solid budget-friendly introduction to active noise cancellation, with punchy bass and flexible EQ adjustments via the companion app. While its battery life is impressive and value is strong, the noise cancelling and app performance don't consistently match pricier rivals, making it a decent but not top-tier choice.
- Pro:Long battery life with charging case
- Pro:Customizable EQ in app
- Pro:Affordable price point
- Con:ANC and transparency are merely average
- Con:App reliability can be inconsistent
- Con:Only SBC codec 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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