True Wireless
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
72Good
$170
Full review dataSamsung Galaxy Buds Live 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling5.0
Battery5.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $170 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | - | 15.3 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 6 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 21 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 60 min | - |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 1 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | feedforward | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | No | Yes |
| Companion app | No | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Bixby | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 42.2 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IPX2 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | Voice Pickup Unit, three microphones | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live offer a distinctive, bean-shaped design that stands out for its comfort and uniqueness, though their audio performance and noise cancellation fall short of the premium price. They provide respectable battery life and a neutral-leaning sound profile, making them decent for everyday use, especially if found at a discounted price. However, limited customization options and inconsistent fit can detract from the overall experience.
- Pro:Unique, comfortable bean-shaped design
- Pro:Solid battery life with wireless charging case
- Pro:Neutral-leaning sound profile that's decent for casual listening
- Con:Noise cancellation is weak and not very effective
- Con:Sound quality lacks punch and detail
- Con:Touch controls are restrictive and not fully customizable
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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