Is the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the OnePlus Buds Pro 4?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro actually scores 6.0 points below the OnePlus Buds Pro 4, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on value (9.0 to 8.0) and sound (8.5 to 8.0). On paper: full charge time 70 min to 60 min, drivers per side 1 to 2 and microphones 3 to 6. Worth checking: battery life goes 13 h to 10 h and weight goes 4.73 g to 11 g. It is at least $50 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.58.0
- Noise cancelling8.08.0
- Battery8.58.0
- Calls7.57.0
- Value9.08.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Buds Pro 4 | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 13 h | 10 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Weight | 4.73 g | 11 g | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX5 | |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | 40 h | |
| Full charge time | 70 min | 60 min | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 3 | 6 | |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 11 hours playback | 5 min = 4 h | |
| Driver | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter | hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-40kHz | 14 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Buds Pro 4 to Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.