True Wireless
Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app
68Good
$89
Full review dataSamsung Galaxy Buds with the app 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 with the app
Sound7.0
Battery6.5
Calls6.0
Value7.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $89 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 5.8 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 | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 13 h | 40 h |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | none | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | No | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Bixby | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 39.6 g | 51 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Samsung Galaxy Buds with the app
The Samsung Galaxy Buds are a capable pair of true wireless earbuds that perform well both with and without their companion app. Their sound is balanced and agreeable, though the app unlocks a more dynamic preset and useful controls like ambient sound passthrough. Battery life is decent, and they offer solid comfort for everyday use, but they don't stand out in any single category.
- Pro:Balanced, inoffensive sound signature
- Pro:Useful app with dynamic EQ preset
- Pro:Good battery life for the size
- Con:No multipoint or transparency toggle without app
- Con:Average noise isolation
- Con:Small dynamic driver limits bass impact
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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