True Wireless
JLab Epic Lab Edition
68Good
$200
Full review dataJLab Epic Lab Edition 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 Lab Edition
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling5.5
Battery8.5
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | JLab Epic Lab Edition | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $200 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Driver size | 40mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20-20,000 Hz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 15.3 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW | - |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB ±1 dB | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 13 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 9 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 56 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | 3-mic ENC | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | yes | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.35 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 65.4 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | 2-mic ENC | AI noise reduction |
| Microphone | 5 x condenser | - |
What reviewers said
JLab Epic Lab Edition
The JLab Epic Lab Edition TWS earbuds pack a hefty feature set for around $200, including hybrid ANC, LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and a long-lasting battery with wireless charging. While they excel in endurance and practical features like touch controls and IP55 durability, their sound quality can be distorted and noise cancellation is not the strongest, making them a mixed bag for audio purists.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with 13 hours per charge and 56 with the case
- Pro:Supports LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs plus Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint
- Pro:IP55 water and sweat resistance for workouts
- Con:Sound can be distorted at times
- Con:ANC is not very effective compared to rivals
- Con:Call quality is a weaker point
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
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