True Wireless
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
84Great
$150
Full review dataSoundcore Liberty 4 Pro vs Soundcore Life A2 NC: 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 Life A2 NC
62Average
$80
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 Life A2 NC
Sound6.0
Noise cancelling5.0
Battery6.0
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Soundcore Life A2 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $80 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.5 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 14Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 15.3 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Wireless range | - | 5 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 7 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | 6 h |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 35 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 10 min = 2 hrs |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | touch | both |
| Voice assistant | supports voice assistant via app | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.5 g | 48 g |
| Case weight | 51 g | - |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| 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 Life A2 NC
The Soundcore Life A2 NC earbuds deliver a solid, balanced audio experience with effective hybrid noise cancellation and impressive battery longevity for their price point. They're a practical pick for everyday commutes, though they lack some premium conveniences and their overall performance doesn't stand out in every area. The build quality and feature set feel appropriately budget-conscious, making them a decent value rather than a top-tier option.
- Pro:Good value for the price
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the cost
- Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
- Con:No auto-pause when removing earbuds
- Con:ANC doesn't adapt automatically to environments
- Con:Case feels somewhat cheap
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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