True Wireless
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
72Good
$80
Full review dataOnePlus Nord Buds 3 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.
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.
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery6.5
Calls5.5
Value8.0
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro | 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 | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 12.4 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 15.3 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 5.5 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 44 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 80 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 11 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant / voice assistant | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 38.2 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | AI call noise cancellation | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro delivers a well-rounded budget TWS experience with solid sound, effective hybrid noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit. It falls short in call clarity, gaming latency, and reliable multipoint connectivity, keeping it from top-tier status in its price range. Overall, it's a strong value pick for everyday listening, though not without compromises.
- Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
- Pro:Strong active noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Good sound quality with customizable EQ
- Con:Mediocre call quality
- Con:Multipoint connection can be unreliable
- Con:Gaming performance has noticeable latency
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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