True Wireless
Sennheiser CX Plus SE True Wireless
76Great
$187
Full review dataSennheiser CX Plus SE True Wireless 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.
Sennheiser CX Plus SE True Wireless
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery7.0
Calls6.5
Value7.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Sennheiser CX Plus SE True Wireless | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $187 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 76 / 100 · Great | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Sennheiser’s TrueResponse transducer | dynamic |
| Driver size | 7 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz-21kHz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 15.3 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 114 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | feedback | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 6 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | - | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | 2 mic beamforming per earbud | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Sennheiser CX Plus SE True Wireless
The Sennheiser CX Plus SE True Wireless earbuds deliver a well-rounded package with solid sound, effective noise cancellation, and broad codec support, making them a strong mid-range option. They offer practical features like quick charging and splash resistance, though some trade-offs exist in fit and app stability. Overall, they strike a good balance for everyday use, especially for commuters.
- Pro:Natural, well-balanced sound
- Pro:Strong ANC for the price
- Pro:Wide codec support including aptX Adaptive
- Con:Battery life varies with volume and ANC use
- Con:App can be frustrating to use
- Con:Occasional connectivity quirks
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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