True Wireless
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
84Great
$150
Full review dataSoundcore Liberty 4 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 5 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 5 Pro
84Great
$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 Pro
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls9.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $170 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 9.2mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Driver size | 10.5 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | - |
| Frequency response | 14Hz-40kHz | - |
| Impedance | 15.3 Ω | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| 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 | 6.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 28 h |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 5 mins = 4 hrs playtime |
| 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 | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | supports voice assistant via app | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.5 g | 5.5 g |
| Case weight | 51 g | - |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 10 |
| Call noise reduction | AI noise reduction | 8 mics + 2 VPUs + AI Large Model |
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 Pro
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that deliver strong all-around performance, with adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a comfortable fit. They excel in voice-call quality and offer a versatile set of controls and app customization, though battery life per charge is modest. Overall, they represent a compelling mid-range option with a few notable strengths and minor trade-offs.
- Pro:Excellent voice-call clarity with 10-mic setup
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency modes work well
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
- Con:Battery life per charge is only 6.5 hours
- Con:No wear detection for auto-pause
- Con:Touch controls may require adjustment for some users
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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