True Wireless
JLab Epic Pods ANC
68Good
$100
Full review dataJLab Epic Pods 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 Pods ANC
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | JLab Epic Pods ANC | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $100 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Driver size | 10mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20-40,000 Hz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 15.3 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB ±1 dB | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 200 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 16 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 13 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 60 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 3 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | 3-mic ENC | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | voice assistant support | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 11 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 45.4 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | 3-mic ENC | AI noise reduction |
| Microphone | 6 x MEMS | - |
What reviewers said
JLab Epic Pods ANC
These wireless earbuds prioritize marathon listening sessions, with a robust battery that outlasts many competitors, especially when the case is factored in. They pack adaptive noise cancellation, hybrid drivers with LDAC support, and a comfortable IP55 build, making them a solid value for around $100. The main draw is clearly endurance, but they also offer versatile features like multipoint and wireless charging.
- Pro:Exceptional total battery life with the charging case
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency modes are effective
- Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec
- Con:Battery life drops noticeably with ANC enabled
- Con:Bluetooth range is somewhat limited
- Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive for some users
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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