True Wireless
JLab JBuds ANC True Wireless Earbuds
72Good
$80
Full review dataJLab JBuds ANC True Wireless 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.
JLab JBuds ANC True Wireless Earbuds
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value8.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | JLab JBuds ANC True Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $80 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm dynamic driver | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Driver size | 10mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20-20,000 Hz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 15.3 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB ±1 dB | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 200 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 42 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1 hour | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | 2-mic ENC | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Google Fast Pair support | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 29.5 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 29.5 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | ENC | AI noise reduction |
| Microphone | 6 x MEMS | - |
What reviewers said
JLab JBuds ANC True Wireless Earbuds
These budget-friendly true wireless earbuds deliver solid active noise cancellation and a punchy, bass-forward sound profile that suits casual listening and commutes. They offer a robust feature set including multipoint connectivity, touch controls, and a customizable EQ, all wrapped in a water-resistant design. While not for audiophiles seeking neutral accuracy, they provide dependable performance and long battery life for the price.
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Long battery life, especially without ANC
- Pro:IP55 water and dust resistance
- Con:Bass-heavy tuning can muddy details
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX
- Con:App experience can be rough
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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