True Wireless
Nothing Ear (stick)
66Good
$99
Full review dataNothing Ear (stick) 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 (stick)
Sound6.5
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Ear (stick) | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $99 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 66 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | custom dynamic driver | dynamic |
| Driver size | 12.6 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | - | 15.3 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 29 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 55 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | Google Fast Pair / Microsoft Swift Pair | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 46.3 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Nothing Ear (stick)
These are lightweight, open-fit true wireless earbuds with a neutral, balanced sound profile that leans slightly bass-forward after firmware updates. They offer solid battery life and a distinctive, stylish design, but lack active noise cancellation and high-end codec support, making them a practical, everyday choice rather than an audiophile-grade option.
- Pro:Comfortable, lightweight open-fit design
- Pro:Clean, neutral sound with decent clarity
- Pro:Good battery life at 7 hours per charge, 29 with case
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
- Con:Bass can feel limited at higher volumes
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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