True Wireless
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
84Great
$150
Full review dataSoundcore Liberty 4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 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
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
68Good
$56
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 Redmi Buds 5 Pro
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery7.5
Calls6.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $56 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver size | 10.5 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 14 Hz - 40 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 15.3 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | 6 h |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 38 h |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 5 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Voice assistant | Yes | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.5 g | 10.2 g |
| Case weight | 51 g | 32.6 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 3 |
| 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
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
These wireless earbuds pack hybrid dual drivers with active noise cancellation and support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They offer a solid 10-hour playtime per charge, extendable to 38 hours with the case, plus quick charging and multipoint connectivity. With an IP54 rating and lightweight build, they're a versatile budget-friendly option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Strong ANC for the price
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality audio
- Pro:Long total battery life with case
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Case is relatively heavy for its size
- Con:Limited water resistance for sports use
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