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OnePlus Buds 2 Pro 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

OnePlus Buds 2 Pro
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of OnePlus Buds 2 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
SpecOnePlus Buds 2 ProSoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$85$150
HearWiki score76 / 100 · Great84 / 100 · Great
Released20232024
Audio
Driver11mm + 6mm dual driversdynamic
Driver size11 mm10.5 mm
Drivers per side22
Frequency response10 Hz - 40,000 Hz14Hz-40kHz
Impedance32 Ω15.3 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB/mW-
Wireless
BluetoothBluetooth5.3
Bluetooth version5.35.3
CodecsSBC, AAC, LHDC, LC3SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairingYesYes
Latency54 ms-
Wireless range10 m-
Battery
Battery life9 h10 h
Battery life (ANC on)6 h7.5 h
Battery incl. case39 h40 h
Full charge time100 min-
Quick charge10 min = 2 h5 min = 4 h
Wireless chargingYesYes
Features
Active noise cancellingYesYes
ANC typeadaptivehybrid
Transparency modeYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Custom EQYesYes
Wear detectionNoYes
Controlstouchtouch
Voice assistantGoogle Fast Pair / voice assistant supportsupports voice assistant via app
Design
Weight4.9 g5.5 g
Case weight47.3 g51 g
Water resistanceIP55IPX5
USB-CYesYes
Model codeOnePlus Buds Pro 2-
Calls
Microphones36
Call noise reductionAI call noise reductionAI noise reduction

What reviewers said

OnePlus Buds 2 Pro

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine an 11mm dynamic driver with active noise cancellation and support for high-resolution audio via LHDC 4.0. They deliver a robust feature set including multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, an IP55 water-resistance rating, and a combined battery life of up to 39 hours with the charging case. With a wide frequency response and solid sensitivity, these earbuds aim to provide a versatile listening experience for everyday use.

  • Pro:Supports LHDC 4.0 for high-quality wireless audio
  • Pro:Long total battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:IP55 water resistance for sweat and light rain protection
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
  • Con:No official LDAC support, limiting some high-res options
  • Con:Earbuds are relatively heavy at 9.8 grams each

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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