True Wireless
JLab Epic Pods
68Good
$100
Full review dataJLab Epic Pods 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
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery8.0
Value7.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | JLab Epic Pods | 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 |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 15.3 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 6.1 | 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 | - | 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 | yes | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.9 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 | - | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
JLab Epic Pods
The JLab Epic Pods are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that offer adaptive noise cancellation, a lengthy 12-hour single charge (13 with ANC off), and a total of 60 hours with the charging case. They support high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs, Bluetooth 6.1 with multipoint, and include a hybrid driver setup for detailed sound. With IP55 water resistance and touch controls, they're a versatile choice for daily use at a mid-range price.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with 60 total hours
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:LDAC support for high-res audio
- Con:Slightly heavy at 10.9g per bud
- Con:No dedicated low-latency mode (200ms)
- Con:Range is modest at 9.1 meters
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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