True Wireless
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
84Great
$150
Full review dataSoundcore Liberty 4 Pro vs Xiaomi Buds 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
Xiaomi Buds 5
66Good
$96
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
Xiaomi Buds 5
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling5.0
Battery5.5
Calls7.0
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Xiaomi Buds 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $96 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 66 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.5 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 14Hz-40kHz | 16 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 15.3 Ω | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | - | 73 ms |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 6.5 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | 3.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 39 h |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 10 minutes = 2.5 hours |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | - |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Voice assistant | supports voice assistant via app | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.5 g | 8.4 g |
| Case weight | 51 g | 36.6 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 3 |
| Call noise reduction | AI 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
Xiaomi Buds 5
The Xiaomi Buds 5 are a budget-friendly true wireless option that aims to rival pricier competitors with solid audio quality and a comfortable fit. While they deliver immersive sound and reliable call performance, their active noise cancellation is underwhelming and touch controls feel unresponsive. Overall, they offer good value on paper but fall short of their full potential in execution.
- Pro:Immersive, engaging sound signature
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight earbud design
- Pro:Reliable call quality with AI noise reduction
- Con:Active noise cancellation is not very effective
- Con:Touch controls are sluggish and unresponsive
- Con:Battery life with ANC is below average
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