Beats Powerbeats Fit by Dr. Dre Powerbeats Fit True Wireless Noise-Canceling
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
What Buyers Say
Beats Powerbeats Fit by Dr. Dre Powerbeats Fit True Wireless Noise-Canceling
The Powerbeats Fit earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional comfort, secure fit during workouts, and impressive battery life that lasts through long workdays. Users highlight the clear sound quality with strong bass, effective noise cancellation, and seamless pairing with iPhones. A few note the lack of an equalizer app and a slightly different fit compared to previous models, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort and secure fit
- Impressive battery life
- Clear sound with strong bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Seamless iPhone pairing
Cons
- No equalizer app
- Slightly different fit than previous models
- Wingtips could be longer for some
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds are praised for their excellent value, solid noise cancellation, and good sound quality at an affordable price. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, long battery life, and wireless charging case, though some note that the ANC is not perfect and higher-pitched sounds can leak through. Fit issues are common, with some users needing third-party ear tips, and the lack of notifications on iPhones is a drawback. Overall, they are considered a strong competitor to premium earbuds like AirPods Pro and Pixel Buds Pro.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Solid noise cancellation for price
- Good sound quality
- Customizable EQ in app
- Long battery life
Cons
- ANC not perfect for high-pitched sounds
- Fit issues with stock ear tips
- Sound leakage at high volume
- No notifications on iPhone
- Transparency mode could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Beats Powerbeats Fit by Dr. Dre Powerbeats Fit True Wireless Noise-Canceling | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | multiple sizes |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 11★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 10 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 123 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | 10 min for 4 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Beats app | Soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Powerbeats Fit by Dr. Dre Powerbeats Fit True Wireless Noise-Canceling
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 36 specs.