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Skullcandy Indy Fuel 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.

Skullcandy Indy Fuel
Sound6.0
Battery7.0
Value7.0
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of Skullcandy Indy Fuel vs Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
SpecSkullcandy Indy FuelSoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$99$150
HearWiki score66 / 100 · Good84 / 100 · Great
Released20212024
Audio
Driverdynamicdynamic
Driver size6 mm10.5 mm
Drivers per side22
Frequency response20Hz-20kHz14Hz-40kHz
Impedance32 Ω15.3 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth5.05.3
Bluetooth version5.05.3
CodecsSBCSBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairingYesYes
Battery
Battery life6 h10 h
Battery life (ANC on)-7.5 h
Battery incl. case30 h40 h
Quick charge10 min = 2 h5 min = 4 h
Wireless chargingYesYes
Features
Active noise cancellingNoYes
ANC typenonehybrid
Transparency modeYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Custom EQYesYes
Wear detectionYesYes
Controlstouchtouch
Voice assistantyessupports voice assistant via app
Design
Weight12 g5.5 g
Case weight61 g51 g
Water resistanceIP55IPX5
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones16
Call noise reduction-AI noise reduction

What reviewers said

Skullcandy Indy Fuel

The Skullcandy Indy Fuel are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver a comfortable fit, solid bass response, and a long total playtime of up to 30 hours with the charging case. They offer practical features like wireless charging, touch controls, and an IP55 rating for sweat and light water resistance, though their sound signature favors bass over vocal clarity and they lack advanced codecs or noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Long combined battery life (30 hours with case)
  • Pro:Comfortable, lightweight fit for all-day wear
  • Pro:Wireless charging support for convenience
  • Con:Recessed mids and treble reduce vocal clarity
  • Con:Only SBC codec support, no AAC or aptX
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or multipoint pairing

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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