True Wireless
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
84Great
$150
Full review dataSoundcore Liberty 4 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 5: 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 5
76Great
$170
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.5
Soundcore Liberty 5
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $170 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 76 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.5 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 14Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 15.3 Ω | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 48 h |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 10 min = 5 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | supports voice assistant via app | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.5 g | 4.6 g |
| Case weight | 51 g | - |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | AI noise reduction | - |
What reviewers said
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
Soundcore Liberty 5
The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds offer a strong blend of features for their price, including adaptive noise cancellation, a useful transparency mode, and clear call quality. They're comfortable for long sessions and provide solid battery life, though the sound signature benefits from EQ tweaking and the touch controls can be finicky. Overall, they're a capable, practical option for everyday use, especially in work settings, but not without a few compromises.
- Pro:Excellent noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Pro:Clear call quality with useful transparency mode
- Con:Touch controls can be unresponsive or awkward
- Con:Sound needs adjustment to sound immersive
- Con:Battery life is average compared to rivals
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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