Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Apple AirPods Pro 3
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro earbuds receive strong praise for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Users highlight the crisp highs and deep bass, along with a comfortable design suitable for long wear. Improvements over the previous model include better call clarity and ANC. However, some users note that the microphone performance during calls is only decent, and occasional connectivity issues may arise after extended use.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for money
- Improved call clarity over previous model
Cons
- Microphone only decent for calls
- Occasional connectivity issues after 3-4 hours
Apple AirPods Pro 3
The AirPods Pro 3 receive high praise for their exceptional active noise cancellation, improved sound quality with deep bass and clear vocals, and comfortable secure fit. Users highlight the new heart-rate sensor, adaptive audio, and live translation as valuable upgrades. However, a few reviewers report discomfort due to the hard plastic shape or fit issues, and some note the case battery could be stronger. Overall, they are seen as a premium but worthwhile upgrade for daily use.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality with deep bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Useful heart-rate sensor
- Adaptive audio and transparency mode
Cons
- Uncomfortable hard plastic shape for some
- Fit issues causing earbuds to fall out
- Case battery could be stronger
- High price point
- Different fit compared to previous generations
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10.5 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 14 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 15.300000190734863 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive Audio |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | Bluetooth | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Mins = 4H | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 56 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 39 specs.
