True Wireless
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
84Great
$150
Full review dataSoundcore Liberty 4 Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ80: 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
Technics EAH-AZ80
72Good
$200
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
Technics EAH-AZ80
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery6.0
Calls7.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Technics EAH-AZ80 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $200 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.5 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 14Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 15.3 Ω | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 7 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | - | 180 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 15 min = 70 min |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | hybrid | feedforward |
| Transparency mode | 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 | 14 g |
| Case weight | 51 g | 50 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| 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
Technics EAH-AZ80
The Technics EAH-AZ80 are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver detailed, high-fidelity audio with support for LDAC, along with effective active noise cancellation and seamless multipoint pairing for up to three devices. They offer a comfortable, secure fit, a solid battery life of 7.5 hours per charge (24 hours with the case), and useful extras like wear detection and a quick-charge feature. While the sound quality and build are impressive, the price point is steep and the touch controls can be finicky for some users.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality with LDAC support
- Pro:Strong active noise cancellation
- Pro:Multipoint connects to three devices at once
- Con:Premium price tag
- Con:Battery life is average for the class
- Con:Touch controls may require adjustment
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