
Moondrop ALICE 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.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Specifications
| Spec | Moondrop ALICE | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $190 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm U.L.T. Super-linear Dynamic Driver | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 15.3 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 40 h |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | none | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | No | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 62.8 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | - | 51 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Moondrop ALICE
The Moondrop ALICE is a sound-focused true wireless earbud that prioritizes audio quality over feature-packed convenience. It delivers clear mids, dynamic bass, and a wide soundstage, backed by a long 48-hour total battery life and stable wireless performance. However, its premium price is undermined by a lack of active noise cancellation and some software quirks in the companion app.
- Pro:Excellent sound clarity with lively mids
- Pro:Very long combined battery life
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive support
- Con:No active noise cancellation at this price
- Con:Buggy companion app software
- Con:Lacks transparency mode and wireless charging
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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