Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds receive mixed feedback, with many praising the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and great value for the price. However, a significant number of users report issues with comfort, ear tips falling off, call quality in noisy environments, and occasional connectivity problems. While some find them top-tier for music and ANC, others are disappointed by fit and durability issues.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit for many
Cons
- Ear tips fall off easily
- Uncomfortable for some users
- Poor call quality in noisy environments
- Connectivity issues
- Noise cancellation inconsistent
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, noise cancellation, and value of these refurbished Galaxy Buds3 Pro, often comparing them favorably to AirPods. However, a significant number of complaints focus on missing ear tips in the package, charging issues, and durability concerns, with some units failing within months. Despite these issues, many find them a great deal, especially for Samsung users, and appreciate the comfort and battery life when they work properly.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for refurbished
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
Cons
- Missing ear tips in package
- Charging issues
- Durability concerns
- Battery drain over time
- Fit issues for some
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 96 kHz | 96 kHz |
| Impedance | 10 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Mins = 4 Hrs Playtime | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | HearID 2.0 | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 39 specs.