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Redmi Buds 8 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.

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery6.0
Calls8.0
Value8.0
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of Redmi Buds 8 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
SpecRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$79$150
HearWiki score78 / 100 · Great84 / 100 · Great
Released20262024
Audio
Driverhybriddynamic
Driver size11 mm10.5 mm
Drivers per side22
Frequency response20Hz-40kHz14Hz-40kHz
Impedance-15.3 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth5.x5.3
Bluetooth version5.45.3
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC, LC3, MIHCSBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairingYesYes
Latency45 ms-
Wireless range10 m-
Battery
Battery life8.5 h10 h
Battery life (ANC on)4.5 h7.5 h
Battery incl. case35 h40 h
Quick charge5 min = 2 h5 min = 4 h
Wireless chargingNoYes
Features
Active noise cancellingYesYes
ANC typehybridhybrid
Transparency modeYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Custom EQNoYes
Wear detectionNoYes
Controlstouchtouch
Voice assistantGoogle Fast Pairsupports voice assistant via app
Design
Weight5.3 g5.5 g
Case weight36.3 g51 g
Water resistanceIP54IPX5
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones36
Call noise reduction-AI noise reduction

What reviewers said

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

The Redmi Buds 8 Pro deliver impressive value for under $100, offering rich, bass-forward sound with effective adaptive noise cancellation and clear call quality. While battery life is modest compared to rivals, the comfortable fit and immersive audio make them a strong budget pick. Multipoint connectivity and low latency add extra convenience for everyday use.

  • Pro:Powerful, engaging bass response
  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Clear call performance with triple mics
  • Con:Battery life is shorter than some competitors
  • Con:No custom EQ or wireless charging
  • Con:Limited codec support for some devices

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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