Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
EarFun Air Pro 4
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
EarFun Air Pro 4
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds deliver exceptional value, with users praising their high-end sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and robust battery life. Many reviewers note they outperform far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Sony XM4s, especially after customizing the EQ via the app. A few minor issues include occasional fit adjustments and a quirk with single-bud Bluetooth connectivity, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Great value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Single-bud Bluetooth connectivity quirk
- Occasional fit adjustments needed
- LDAC disables multipoint pairing
- Le Audio not working for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 96 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 10 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Mins = 4 Hrs Playtime | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | HearID 2.0 | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
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)
EarFun Air Pro 4
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro 4 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 37 specs.
