True Wireless
Skullcandy Indy ANC
72Good
$130
Full review dataSkullcandy Indy ANC 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.
Skullcandy Indy ANC
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery8.0
Calls5.5
Value7.5
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Skullcandy Indy ANC | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $130 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm | dynamic |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 14Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 15.3 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 5 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 32 h | 40 h |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | No | Yes |
| Companion app | No | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 49.3 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | - | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Model code | Ink'd ANC | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | 4-mic ANC array | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Skullcandy Indy ANC
The Skullcandy Indy ANC delivers solid noise cancellation and dependable sound for its price point, making it a practical choice for commuters and travelers. It offers a long total battery life with the case and a sizable driver, though its call quality and touch controls leave room for improvement. Overall, it's a capable budget-friendly option rather than a premium standout.
- Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
- Pro:Good overall sound with a 12mm driver
- Pro:Long total battery life including the case
- Con:Mediocre call quality
- Con:Touch controls can be unreliable
- Con:No transparency mode or multipoint
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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