True Wireless
Nothing Ear 3a
72Good
$99
Full review dataNothing Ear 3a 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.
Nothing Ear 3a
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery7.0
Calls7.5
Value8.0
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Ear 3a | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $99 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 15.3 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 15 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 6 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 42 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 60 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 10 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Nothing X app / phone assistant | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.53 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 40.92 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | AI ENC | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Nothing Ear 3a
The Nothing Ear (3a) is a well-rounded true wireless earbud under $100, offering a punchy bass-forward sound, effective adaptive noise cancellation, and clear call quality. It stands out with handy extras like audio recording and call capture, plus a polished companion app, making it a versatile daily choice despite not excelling in any single area. Its comfortable fit and solid feature set make it a strong all-rounder for budget-conscious buyers.
- Pro:Engaging bass-heavy sound signature
- Pro:Good adaptive noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Clear call quality with six microphones
- Con:Not class-leading in any specific category
- Con:Battery life drops notably with ANC enabled
- Con:Touch controls may take time to master
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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