True Wireless
Skullcandy Method ANC
78Great
$130
Full review dataSkullcandy Method 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 Method ANC
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Skullcandy Method ANC | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $130 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 12mm | 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 | 97.1 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 11 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 9 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 23 h | 40 h |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | Yes |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | supports voice assistant via app |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 11 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | - | 51 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Model code | Method 360 ANC | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | 4-microphone ANC system | AI noise reduction |
What reviewers said
Skullcandy Method ANC
These true wireless earbuds deliver a surprisingly solid audio experience for their price point, with robust bass and clear detail that exceed expectations. They offer hybrid noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity, and a comfortable, secure fit, though the charging case design and some switching quirks hold them back.
- Pro:Strong bass and detailed sound for the price
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:Secure fit with IPX4 water resistance
- Con:Charging case is bulky and lacks wireless charging
- Con:Device switching can lag
- Con:Sound may lack excitement for some listeners
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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