Description
From the brand
Product Dimensions 4.25 x 4.25 x 2.17 inches
Item Weight 0.67 ounces
ASIN B0BZV4QFP8
Item model number A3947G11
Batteries 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Best Sellers Rank #675 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #90 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones #428 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Electronics
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available June 20, 2023
Department All
Manufacturer Anker
Charging Time 10 minutes
Item Weight 19 Grams
Units 1 count
Number Of Items 1
About this item Reduce Noise By Up to 98.5%: Liberty 4 NC noise cancelling earbuds have a high sensitivity in-ear sound sensor, an oversized driver, and an innovative noise isolation chamber that cancels up to 98.5% of noise for peaceful travel. Noise Cancelling Adapts to Ears and Environments: Adaptive ANC 2.0 makes real-time calculations and adjusts to your ear canals and external environment for maximum quiet amongst the hustle and bustle. Crisp Sound with 3× More Detail: 11mm custom-tuned drivers deliver consistently crisp and detailed sound. Experience Hi-Res wireless audio and LDAC technology that transfers 3× more data than regular Bluetooth—bringing wireless music to life. Sculpt Your Sound Profile: Not everyone listens the same, so use HearID 2.0 to find the perfect sound profile for you. If you want to mix it up, the EQ is fully adjustable or choose from 22 presets to match your audio. 10H/50H Worry-Free Battery: A single charge is enough to enjoy uninterrupted entertainment for a trip across the US. Pack Liberty 4 NC for your next adventure and listen to 1,000 tracks or watch 30 movies back-to-back with no battery anxiety.
Roy –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good headphones
I’m a fan of this brand. I have the Liberty 1 pro and really like them. This is a different form factor and should in fact have a different name. These just don’t fit my ears as well as my first set. Even changing tips didn’t help much. I’m constantly adjusting them.The sound is amazing though. Definitely worth buying if you get them for a good price.
DadBodRunner –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly good and definitely a good deal.
Let’s start with the good. I like the color selection and the fit. The pairing is easy and the controls are programmable. The sound is pretty good and the noise cancelling works (but not great, just so so).Now for the bad: sometimes the connection takes a moment to have the sound come through. What I mean is, if I hit pause and no sound is playing, when I hit play, it takes a few seconds for the sound to start playing again even though the ticker on the music app is counting. This is not a big deal for music, but for an app like Duolingo, it means half of every sentence is cut off.
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J Powell –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent but battery life is MUCH LESS than advertised
You know how you’ll get much better gas mileage on your car if you drive it on a flat, smooth surface at 35 mph than if you drive it up and down hills at 80 mph? Well the battery life on these is a lot like that. Yes, if you turn off ANC, use the lower quality Bluetooth codec, and don’t use gaming mode, you might get close to the touted 8-10 hours of battery life between charges. But if you actually use the features these come with — the reason you’re considering these in the first place — you’ll be lucky to get HALF that. Using ANC and LDAC….but not gaming mode….my experience is that these run down in around 3 hours. They do charge again quickly, that’s true. But advertising great battery life that is only attainable if all the features are crippled is very misleading.On the plus side, if you’re OK with the shorter and more realistic battery life, sound quality is excellent, ANC works surprisingly well — especially at this price point — call quality is neither great nor terrible, it’s what you’d expect from mid-tier earbuds so no dings on that just have reasonable expectations, and TO ME they are comfortable. Everyone’s ears are of course different.I tried these and the EarFun Air Pro 3, perhaps the closest competitor. I actually liked the fit of the EarFun slightly more, but only slightly and the Liberty 4 NC was still very comfortable. Soundwise they are similar and the differences are more one of personal preference than one being objectively better or worse than the other. However, the tipping feature for me was that the Liberty 4 NC have ear detection and the EarFun Air Pro 3 does not. To me this is a significant feature — having audio automatically pause and resume when an earbud is removed or inserted — so I went with the Liberty 4 NC without hesitation. Had both had this feature, it would have been a harder choice.
2 people found this helpful
Lisa –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great ear buds
First I bought me and my daughter in law a pair each when it was around black Friday. My son said no he didn’t need any he had his JBL’s. He used her’s and I got him a pair for his birthday lol
Olivia –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best noise canceling I’ve ever had
Even without any music playing, I could hear almost nothing people were saying around me with these on. I don’t really need to use the app, but I can see where the app would be nice for some. The earbuds have 4 sizes, they fit well in the ear and are comfortable without falling out, and the sound is incredible. Best pair I have EVER had! Well worth the price, and cute too! People are obsessed when they see me open the case
Domo –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works fines
I bought this for the purpose of NC feature and works great.Battery life is more than enough for me where I have it on for more than 2-3hr max at work.In terms of music quality, pleasantly surprise at the quality of the bass sound is more than I expected.The mids and highs are fine and can clearly hear the vocals without the bass overwhelming it.
justin klark –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty nice
Sounds good, think properly set up pro2s are more dynamic between bass mid and highs, 3 pros are for sure a better sound for music. Just more powerful every where with bright crisp highs. They said these for my ears are far more comfortable.. battery life with anc on, listening to pods is say from 9am to 530pm before I started getting low battery alerts. Was really pleased with that. Calls are nice sounding, people said they can hear me great, and the case is really nice and solid decent size in your pocket and all that. These are great headphones for the money, hopefully when they do a 4pro, they can do dual driver set ups like the 3pros while keeping this form factor, comfort and style. 2pros and 3pros make my ears sore after a few hrs of wear. These are all day no issues at all. Oh Also touch countries works well. You have to be deliberate in touch to get it to pause music or whatever your up to. Accidental touches I have no issue with overall.
4 people found this helpful
Evan Tracy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great inexpensive alternative to AirPods
For the price, this is a very good option for wireless earbuds! Transparency mode isn’t as good as Apple AirPod Pros, but the noise canceling is much better than the 1st generation AirPod Pros (likely similar to the 2nd generation AirPod Pros from reviews I’ve seen). Comfortable, though AirPod Pros are slightly more comfortable in my opinion. The ability to customize your EQ is a great bonus that Apple (to my knowledge) does not offer! I’m very thankful that these can swap between devices without clicking any buttons; they don’t swap between Apple devices as smoothly as Apple AirPods do (which is to be expected), so they take a few seconds to swap over, but no manual connecting is required.Overall, a great choice from my experience with them so far, especially considering the price!
2 people found this helpful
Nicholas S. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Replacing soundcore life P3 little better sound.
I tested playing the same song at the same time from 2 devices p3 vs p4 NC. The P4 NC was slightly better. I will have to test the NC over the summer when I cut the lawn.This is the first time using the app to fix the EQ. I like the app.I feel good about the value of this purchase.
Chris Saul –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great performance for the price
Very impressed with ease of use and sound quality for the price. ANC is excellent; touch controls work great. Soundcore app give you lots of EQ options to customize the sound to your preferences.
DpassLDpassL –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional AirPod pro 2 alternative 4.8 stars
After having given away my AirPod pro 2 to my wife I didn’t want to spend the money on another pair and took a flyer on these after reading a few reviews and then seeing a few video reviews on YouTube.In all honesty I broke down after buying the Soundcore Liberty 2.0 and waiting to get them and bought another pair of AirPod pro 2 so here are my unprofessional thoughts in comparisonAbout the Soundcore Liberty 2.0 airbuds:Soundcore Liberty 2.01. Sound is outstanding. Great bass and treble range and fully customizable2. Easily pair without issue with iPhone3. The Soundcore app is excellent and helps to do everything from noise cancellation, customization of your specific tone,to a hearing test and monitor decibel level and adjust for safety4.Case is solid and magnetic hold for the buds solid. Easy to wirelessly charge. I dropped them on a tile floor from 4 feet and no issue5. Buds are extra comfortable and light. Had them in for 5 hours straight without issue.6.I flew from JFK to Honolulu and spent 30Min with them out of my ears in the case listening to audiobooks, movies and with noise cancellation on and it was without issue7. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is the noise cancellation is good but not incredible. I put the AirPods on for those 30 min on the plane and there was no other sound than the audiobook. The Soundcore I would estimate were about 90% of this. Pretty solid and outside of a plane I can’t hear my wife talking unless I have the transparency mode on.Conclusion: I would definitely buy them again. If you absolutely must have the gold standard of noise cancellation and are willing to pay another $150 then the AirPods are your choice but if you are looking at this review you are probably like me and are looking for a great alternative. I am on the treadmill currently and the Soundcore 2s are what I have in. The AirPods will sit in a drawer for when my wife or kids tell me they lost theirs and the only reason I bought another pair was because Walmart had that crazy thanksgiving sale and they were sub $200. I agree with the all the reviews out there that the Soundcore Liberty 2s are an excellent alternative and punch way above their weight. Highly recommend.
7 people found this helpful
B. D. McGee –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sounding earbuds, reliable connection, fast
Been using the Liberty 4 NC for a couple of weeks now. So far they have show some benefits over BT audio devices I’ve used previously. For one, they are very fast to come on. If I’ve answered a call while they are in the box, I can grab one, stick it in my ear, and it pretty much instantly switches audio to the bud. My old Plantronics headset (which was a very good product) would take a few seconds to come on and switch. I mostly use the buds for watching YouTube, I have high quality headphones for critical music listening. However, these buds provide decent quality audio for music or voice. I’ve asked callers how the audio sounded coming through the Liberty mic, and they all said it sounded great. For the price, these are a winner.My only misgiving is, I don’t think I’ve got the right fit in one ear. It must be a smaller canal than the other ear, I’ll need to try the smallest ear tip on one side. I should have also considered using buds that do not seal the ear canal with a rubber tip, I think those could be better at preventing heat and moisture buildup in the ear, but I haven’t tried any so I don’t know. Like the original Apple EarPods that don’t have rubber ear tips. But the tradeoff is sound isolation if that’s important to you. I’m enjoying the noise cancelation and isolation from the racket my wife is making taking care of chores while I sit on the couch watching stupid youtube videos 😉
Joe WJoe W –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly great for budget price, with one slight issue
*Update* – I was able to get a few options to try and help with the fitment issues, so far it seems like the SpinFit CP1025/CPA2 clip-on adapters that were recommended by others who’ve had similar problems worked as hoped- with those adapters and proper sized eartips for my ears, the fit of these earbuds is heaps better ^-^I’m not usually a fan of bluetooth earbuds, but lately I needed some for sleep (apartment life…) and the couple of used pairs of sony buds we had were having too many problems to be viable/that kept waking me up- battery life too short, one pair was bulky/heavy and would slip out easily mid-sleep, etc. When I had heard about these in conversation with someone who had bought a pair, I was a bit skeptical of the fit and battery life (and a little bit of the sound quality, given the price) but they convinced me to give it a try.For the most part, I’m pretty glad I did. The battery life (even with ANC on) is great, the sound quality and noise cancelling are quite a bit better than I expected- granted, I’m no audiophile- and the software is massively useful with the “Hear ID” and extra features. My only small complaint…are the eartips and overall fit. While this is likely more a “me problem”/ only a problem for a small portion of customers rather than everyone who uses these earbuds, they have a tendency to slip when using them both for sleep or regular use- sometimes subtly nudged out of place and leaking in outside sound past the ANC, sometimes just slowly sliding out of my ear until it falls out (granted, that last one is usually only when I’m laying in bed and with the ear that’s facing downward).Now, had these used more standard eartip “tubes” (5mm-7mm round bit, like most earbuds) this wouldn’t be a big deal- just slap some dual/triple-flange or memory foam eartips on and they’d probably stay just fine for my odd-shaped inner ear (right side is more open than the left, need larger-than-provided eartips for right side- but even the large eartips in both ears feels slightly loose, more so the right) But since these have a proprietary-shaped piece for the eartips, that’s not an option. I have heard there *might* be an adapter or two out there that snaps on to the mount and would fix that, but I haven’t had a chance to try something like that yet [If one of those adapters works, I’ll update this review with that info]Speaking of the fit, admittedly the odd “sideways” shape takes a little getting used to with how the back end sits in the rest of your ear and getting the eartip to sit just right/seal well- but beyond that (and my “weird ear” fitment problem, but again that’s just me) these are pretty decently comfortable for long-term use ^-^Overall, even with the couple of “how they fit” drawbacks I had (which I may be able to find a workaround for anyway. but also likely isn’t an issue for most) these are a pretty solid pair of bluetooth earbuds, especially for the price
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Sonia –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Earphones
These are really good and very affordable. I bought and returned 3 other set of earbuds and kept these. My search was for higher volume and quality sound without breaking the bank. I did however, compare them to more expensive earbuds and liked these better. I compared them to Bose earbuds and the latest Samsung earbuds. The Bose were great in noise cancelling but I expected more in volume for the price. The Samsung earbuds did not give the volume or base I wanted. They also do not have an app to adjust the sound levels and I returned them the same day. I also bought the latest version of these Soundcore but I liked this model better. They have the volume and sound quality that I wanted. They also look and feel like high quality earbuds. They are extremely comfortable and easy to take out of the box. The soundcore app works great with alot of options to adjust for the sound you want. There is another pair I tried and did like a little better but they are also quite a bit more expensive, the Apple airpods pro. However, I love these Soundcore airpods so much that I could not return them and kept them since they are very affordable. If you don’t want spend alot of money, these are the ones to get. You will not be disappointed as they still beat out some of the more expensive brands in my opinion.
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Geoffrey C. Sherwood –
5.0 out of 5 stars
good sound, good wind cancelling
I’ve gone through several pairs of cheap and mid-price ear buds (< $100). Three I like are the earfun pro 3, 1more comfobuds pro, and now the Anker Liberty 4NC. Overall the Ankers win hands down. I think they have the best sound and by far the best wind resistance. After you load up their app and connect to the buds it gives you a hearing test to give a base level of response, then gives a bunch of A-B comparisons to a piece of music asking which one you prefer as it tweaks the response curve. I think the end result is great, but I'm no audiophile and am 65, so take that for what it is worth. The other two are good, too (I rate the 1more buds above the earfun's, but I like them all). I got the 1mores first, and if I were only going by sound quality I'd have stopped there (glad I didn't, but I didn't know that at the time!).I usually listen to them when I ride my bike on a local rails-to-trails path. The downfall of the 1mores is that there is a lot of wind noise that comes through. Noise cancelling overall is good, but not for wind. So I saw the earfuns on sale, so tried them. Much better wind noise reduction, but still more than I'd like. Finally I saw these and bought a pair on their launch. As I mentioned above the sound is great, and the wind noise reduction is very, very good. I hear a little from time to time, but most of the time I feel the wind on my face but can only hear it if I am really looking for it. They have a lot of modes you can set it too, but the one that works the best for me against wind is manual mode, maximum (level 5) noise cancelling with wind reduction on.They remember their settings no problem after you take them out of their case. The earfuns seemed to turn off sometimes (go back to non-cancelling mode). The worst thing about that in the earfun case is that in order to connect to the buds with their app you MUST have an internet connection. This was a problem on my last flight as you might imagine. The 1mores were great on the flight -- and no issues about connecting to the app in flight. It was a transatlantic flight and they ran out of juice so I switched to the earfuns for a while so they could get enough charge back into them. With the 1mores the engine noise and other extraneous airplane sounds were almost gone and I enjoyed my music. I have not flown with the Anker's yet. Hopefully they will do as well as the 1more's there (but I'll have the 1more's along just in case!). Supposedly the battery lasts longer in the Anker's, but only ride for about 3 hours at a time so I have not tested that.One final GREAT thing about the Ankers vs the others I've tried is that you can disable the on-bud controls. I always have my phone on my bike, so if I need to change modes I can do so. Since I found settings I like I don't need to anyway.... In the app you can select what every combination of taps does individually. And every combination has a do nothing setting. You'll still get a beep if you trigger the setting while inserting or wiggling the bud around, but it has no effect. Just what I want. If I want to skip a song my phone is right there, usually with the app up that is playing said songs.Sometimes I start hearing wind, and that just means the buds have slipped a bit. A quick twist or wiggle and the wind is gone. They've never fallen out, but I'm riding a recumbent so I'm just sitting in a lawn chair while I pedal.I use these only for listening to music. My wife called me when I was out while using the earfuns and she said I sounded fine. I have not used these so far to talk on the phone while I ride so I cannot speak to that. 77 people found this helpful
Floyd Ian Slipp –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sounds good, but several caveats
I’m a value buyer. If you have infinite money, go ahead and spend it in pursuit of perfection and prestige among your peers.Me, I have spending limits and search for the best I can afford.I’ll keep it simple. These Soundcore Libery 4NC earbuds are very good (I won’t even add “for thee money.”) and definitely a winner in the Under $100 fully featured earbuds category.But all of this is not free of issues.* The fit is vital to the function. Use the earbuds, changing them out to achieve a close, comfortable fit. The earbuds anatomy has been redesigned, inclorporating a rigid ring that must be pushed into a circular slot molded into the body of the shell. This differs from previous models rhat allow an easier chageout. Look closely at both the silicone earpiece and the bud body to locate where the more-rigid silicone piece fits into the ring in the earbuds. I hope this description helps. It took me an inordinate amount of time to solve the eartips learning curve. The manual and the product viseo missed the key to the installation.Once you have the right fit, the magic begins. The fit helps to ensure the buds don’t fall out easily and that the sound and noise-canelling properties are both maximized.The sound is open and crisp, with good balance in timbre. The NC circuitry seems to work as advertised; since I don’t try to use them in very noisy environments, I’m not the best evaluator of this feature.* THE CASE: The case is very compact. It wouldn’t stand up to an angry pachyderm, but appears to be up to the task of containing, storing, protecting and charging the earbuds. The USB C charging port is RIGHT under the latch, so they get in each other’s way. A small point, maybe. But the latch rarely works fitst time to open the case, requiring the proper angle of attack, the right pressure, and appropriate swear words to make it work. Maybe then it pops open. Another small, annoying point. But why should a latch require two hands and profanity to get it open? I hope this latch doesn’t represent the pinnacle of Soundcore s engineering.* THE APP: An app is a standard feature of modern wireless devices, so of course Soundcore has one. The app is designed to be a one-app-fits-all program to control a wide variety of devices in their product line. This is a noble goal, aimed to (1) require Soundcore to develop and maintain only one app going forward, (2) control and update applicable device(s), (3) add useful features like equalization and hearing tests to personalize use, (4) provide access to product manuals, help, and chat-based assistance for users, (5) promote soundcore’s product line by providing, cc for whatever reason, some manner of “celebrity-based entertainment”, and (6) do all this in a user-friendly, comprehensible way.This ambitious program doesn’t work, at least not for me.THE GOOD: Items 1, 2, and 3, above.THE BAD: Item 4, above. It is awkward and simply doesn’t work. In order to solve a technical problem, I had to email a support address and wait for a response. Idea A; execution D minus.THE UGLY: Item 5 is superfouos, trivial, and distracting. Regarding Item 6, the app is a disorganized, jumbled, and very hard to use document that supports Soundcore but not the user.Overall grade for the product is three stars. The sound is good, but the rest of the “package” needs work.
25 people found this helpful
Joshua Higgins –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
Got them on sale at $70, 100% with it. Fantastic bass and overall sound once I used their app to change everything to my liking.I changed the ear tips for a smaller size that was provided, and haven’t had any issues. The ear fit / ear seal test comes back as an excellent seal. I’ve both ran with them and chewed food, no issues with them shifting or falling out. Seen a lot of complaints on this in the reviews, so it was something I was worried about. Then I realized every single pair of earbuds out there has these type of reviews… Anyway just know this problem doesn’t effect everyone.Noise canceling is top notch. Going from transparency mode (can hear what’s going on around you) to noise canceling mode: you can feel a little pressure build and suddenly everything around you just mutes. It’s a trip. I had the TV on in the background and didn’t realize how loud I had left it until going to back transparency mode.Touch controls are great, being able to change Noise Canceling modes and skip songs ECT without touching my phone is awesome for work. You can also change the touch controls to anything you want within the all.Can’t recommend these enough. Also tried the newest Google Pro Buds and Galaxy buds, these outperformed them and were cheaper. Can’t comment on longevity yet but they have a solid build quality, so I’m not too worried.The case for them keeps them charged and holds quite a bit of charge itself. Easy to put the buds in and take out of the case, which I can’t say for similar buds I’ve owned in the past.My first Soundcore headphones, but I’ll definitely buy this brand again in the future.
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Carlo –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great product and even better customer service! Updated for connectivity issues
So I’ve had countless wireless earbuds over the years, trying in vain to find the perfect product. I gave these buds a try and overall I am pleased. Sounds quality is quite good in LDAC mode, can connect to two devices simultaneously (although switching devices has sometimes been a challenge), very good blue tooth range (best I’ve experienced so far), and ANC likely is pretty decent if I could get a good fit.One of the challenges I have faced over the years is that these wireless earbuds have such tight case tolerances that I can not find ear tips big enough for my giant ear holes. These buds are no exception. After e-mailing customer service they immediately offered to send me a new set of ear tips with a previously unavailable extra large size. They would be first available in grey, which they would send me, then they would also send the blue ones when they become available to match my earbuds. They came through on both counts. Their responsiveness has been excellent. The extra large ear tips only go slightly further into the ear (same width as the large), but they were enough to get a seal and pass the fit test in one ear, but unfortunately not the other. When I inquired about other possibilities, they indicated they weren’t aware of an aftermarket solution (had already tried Comply and SpinFit, and couldn’t get a seal with those either), so offered me a return or a refund of a portion of my purchase price in case I wanted to keep them. I chose the latter because the earbuds actually do a good job with the lack of seal by automatically adjusting frequencies, so I get decent bass.Other than my fit problem, which 99% of people would not have, I think these buds are great. I do occasionally have brief cut outs, like the buds are adjusting something and pausing the playback. And I do occasionally have trouble changing the connection when using dual connections. And the touch controls are easy to trigger when adjusting the earbuds, but that’s mostly about a learning curve on how to grasp them. But I have to say, for the price, the robust feature set, and great sound quality (for tiny earbuds), I will continue to use these as my primary earbuds. When I need better noise cancelling, I will reach for my Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (which I find uncomfortable after a while) or QC35s. And I will continue to buy from Anker given their outstanding customer service. They really stand behind their products and are extremely responsive.Update: well, after using these for a while, I have had great difficulty connecting to devices they are already paired with. Even turning off the dual connection feature. Have to go through a series of random actions, turning off Bluetooth, putting the earbuds back in the case, and sometimes having to repair them. If you will use these with multiple devices, I do not recommend them. I don’t have this problem with any other of my Bluetooth headsets, even those offering dual connections. Very disappointed.Update 2: Anker customer service is amazing! They apparently read my review update and made an unsolicited offer to make it right, even though I was well outside any return window. I have a number to of Anker products and will continue to buy from them even though this one didn’t work out as I hoped because they truly stand behing their products.
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Yvonne –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Device switching is annoying, case came with small cosmetic defect
The case had a small mark on the logo, a cosmetic defect from the manufacturing process. I contacted support and they offered a 10% discount instead of replacing the case, which I accepted. Otherwise, these are good quality construction.When I have bluetooth on on multiple devices, it gets annoying if I pause audio on my phone and then it automatically plays Spotify or whatever from my laptop. It’s hard to switch back. I was using Jaybird Vistas before and if my earbuds weren’t connected, they weren’t connected; I’d just have to connect to them from the device I was using to switch my earbuds over. These? It’ll show the earbuds as connected on both devices, so even if I turn Bluetooth on and off on my phone, and press play on audio, it may still remain connected to my laptop. The app lets you turn the multiple connections feature off, though.I’m no audiophile; I enjoy the sound but if you need information on the audio, the other reviews from more knowledgeable customers may be more helpful! I definitely recommend downloading the mobile app to tailor the sound profile and settings/controls.
ParvizParviz –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid 8.5 out of 10 👍🏻
Overall, these are very good earphones. Sound is of high quality, bass is profound. Design is very cool, you can instantly feel it was made of nice materials. Considering the price, I am sure these buds are worth every penny.The only con I noticed is that Adaptive Noice Cancellation is a bit annoying. When you turn it on, your buds will collect the sounds from surrounding and switch the modes. But when it hears new sounds, it stops your music for a second to adapt itself, which interrupts the music. Sometimes it simply turns the music off completely. But using manual mode is an option. Since you set the noice cancellation level as you wish, it will stay this way and wont get interrupted by the surrounding sounds. So basically, it’s not a big deal. Believe, this issue might be solved with further firmware update. Also, it doesn’t cancel the noice by 98%, obviously. It was probably tested in a quite area that company convinces us 98% of noice is cancelled. It will probably cancel 80-85% of the sound on the max NC level. Still very good. Do not underestimate this feature. Out of all the buds I used, these ones are one of the best (not like Bose of course). Got myself a cute cover for the case, too 😊Considering the price level, I would give these buds 8,5 out of 10. Very good for yourself or as a present to your close friend or family member. Recommend 100%
Paul Alfredo Ayala, Sr. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value
These are the absolute best noise-cancelling earbuds at a sub-$100 price point. When fully charged, the case is good for charging the earbuds themselves at least a cou;le of times over. Mobile app allows you to enable dual device pairing; adjust the equalyzer settings; choose between audio profiles; configure the touch controls to your preferences; update the firmware; and toggle between active noise canceling, normal, and transparent modes (to allow for full focus on your audio, or allow outside and ambient noise in when driving, biking, jogging, or working for instance). Also manufactured by a brand I truly trust, Anker.
Alesia Perkins –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad
It worked great at first but after 2weeks it die easily, it keep on slipping out of my ears even when change the little pieces, it really block sound out
Gabriel –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sounds good
Sound Core liberty 4 NC. I did expect more from these earphones. But they are so so.The touch control is nice. The Sound quality is ok. Rich travels and regular bass. But you make it better with the app. The NC is not really good. I use it in the bus and I still hearing conversations from the people. The Case and material from the earphones feels good quality. They are not comfortable. I have the Life P3i. Those are more comfortable. I got them on sale for $70
Regina –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love these so much
I did a lot of research before buying these because I have always had a hard time with in-ear headphones. My ear canals are sensitive and get sore easily. These are very nice and soft and don’t cause any pain or discomfort. The only fitting issue I have is that none of the tips fit perfectly into my right ear canal and the earbud will occasionally fall out while I’m chewing. The left one fits perfectly though, so I think it must be something odd about my right ear.As far as sound quality goes, I think these are great. I’m not an audiophile so good enough is good enough for me. I don’t know if I would notice the difference with like super expensive Bose or Beats headphones or not but I’m very happy with the quality. To be honest, though, I primarily listen to audiobooks and podcasts and the sound is very crisp and high quality for that purpose.They’re also great for phone calls – I can hear the call as well as if I wear using just my handset and no one has had any difficulty hearing me.The connectivity is excellent, I have had no difficulty pairing them with multiple devices including Apple and Android phones, an Apple laptop, an iPad, and a Windows laptop. Super easy. And I love that they can switch back and forth between my phone and laptop with ease. So great.The noise cancelling is excellent. Sometime I just wear this to block out sound with no audio playing. It’s not perfect but it really tones down environmental and background noise, which I really need sometimes. They don’t fully block out human voices but there have been a couple times where I was sitting on the couch with someone and they were talking to me and I didn’t realize it.Overall, I’m very happy with these. I also love the pink color 🙂
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Christian –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great earbuds at a great price!
My son washed his apple AirPod pros and was in need of a new pair of earbuds. Due to how much AirPods cost, and the knowledge I have of owning the original Soundcore liberty earbuds, I bought him a pair. Man was he surprised. He said they are equally as good as the AirPods and loves them.
Tom joslyn –
4.0 out of 5 stars
What’s that, I said turn it up
I compare this to a company that has a fruit in it’s name the air__ has noise cancellation that I can turn on and off with my phone but the reason I asked you hear is volume this product doesn’t get loud enough and no I’m not losing my ability to hear.
Dilligaf –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A solid product
I’m a big fan of soundcore products I’ve had great experience with them I’ve purchased this base the multi link and battery life but unfortunately I had to return it I wasn’t getting the advertised battery life
Sergio Siragusa –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
As being hard of hearing, ive always struggle finding bud or heaphones that would be loud enough. Souncore products are plenty loud. The sound of of them is impressive and the app has a lot of nice features. Best of all was their outstanding customer service. I contact them with a fitting problem and they went far a beyond any reasonable expectation. I higly racommend this company and theyre products.
Dave Boring –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound, non-standard controls
I have used several headsets and earbuds over the years, from cheap Chinese sets to higher-end headsets. With all of these, you answer and hang up a phone call with a single press of the headset button. But not with the Liberty 4 NC! I had to call support to figure it out, since the manual is somewhat cryptic. On these earbuds, you press twice to answer, and press & hold to hang up. Why, Anker? Why do you have to use non-standard phone controls? This makes absolutely no sense to me, since you are not listening to music while on a phone call. Because of this non-standard phone control, I removed a star. Anker should update the firmware to use an industry-standard single press to answer & hang up calls, then these would be 5-star earbuds.Otherwise, the sound quality is great, they work well, and I am otherwise happy with the earbuds. But I know that before long, I will forget how to answer a call and get frustrated with the non-standard phone controls.
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Adrian Cavanna –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Muy buen producto
Los audifonos estan muy buenos, sin embargo no es que quita el 98% del sonido exterior como detalla el fabricante, es menos, pero esta bien, la calidad es muy buena, no se pueden comprar con los de diadema como los Space Q45 (tengo los dos) el sonido de uno de diadema es muy superior y envolvente. Igualmente me gustaría un poquito mas de graves pero está bien. El tamaño bien compacto y cómodo. Muy buenos se recomiendan.
Rachel Nomeis –
5.0 out of 5 stars
ery Impressed So Far
I needed to purchase earbuds for two reasons: 1) I wanted a noise cancelling option for a long flight I’m going to be taking and 2) I wanted a high quality sound for my music and games. I considered the Sony or Bose earbuds, but just could not justify the cost. Enter the Anker Liberty.I’ve got to say I’m pleased as punch with these earbuds so far. When I first put them in they were soft and comfortable and felt secure in my ears. They didn’t feel loose or like I would lose one easily. I’m pretty sure I could wear them for a while and not feel discomfort – important for the long flight!I’ve never used a noise cancelling earbud before and even when I was setting them up I was shocked at how much noise I COULDN’T hear…and a vacuum cleaner being run in the next room. You don’t realize how much background noise is going on in your everyday life until you can’t hear it anymore!Set up was simple and I was quickly and quickly able to set up the earbuds on all three of my devices – phone, tablet, and laptop. I downloaded the app on my phone, when through setup, including a firmware update and then manually paired them with the laptop and tablet. I was quite surprised that I could pair the earbuds with 2 devices at once without having to disconnect from 1 device. Sadly, I couldn’t use with all three devices at once (the computer would disconnect the tablet and vice versa) but re-establishing the connection was easy. (Also, I could never see a world where I would be listening to three separate devices at once.)Now for the sound – wow! I have a pair of very cheap earbuds (think less than $50) that I use to workout. The sound is OK, and gets me through. The sound with the Anker Liberty? No comparison! I could hear EVERYTHING crystal clear. Music is awesome with just enough bass and videos are like surround sound. In one of the videos I was using to test a there was a sound of someone knocking on a window and I actually turned my head to MY window for a second, thinking it came from inside the room.There are things with these earbuds I cannot speak to yet. I don’t know much about the battery life as I haven’t really used them that much, nor have I played around with the app to see what features and functions are available.As of right now, for price, comfort, noise cancelling, and sound, I don’t feel like I could have done better!
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Samantha S –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the budget with a couple of issues
They got delivered on November 29th, and had them for over a month.I had bought these when they were on sale, so I thought it to be a good bargain for my first ANC earbuds. I was surprised at how much sound they blocked out, however, the earbuds kept becoming loose while I ate or talked, which is annoying to keep having to readjust them. I tried all four sized ear pieces and mixed and matched. Though they are comfortable and lightweight.I am also able to hear high pitch or low noises even with the ANC mode on, having to turn up the volume. Such as someone closing the microwave door ten feet or so from where I’m sitting in the break room at work. Sometimes able to hear people talking.I am not sure if I should buy new ear tips to get a better fit, and better noise cancelling? I know they say 98% noise cancellation.
Doug H. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good earbuds for jogging and provides limited noise cancelling for loud ambient noise.
I work as a carpenter and purchased these earbuds to wear on the jobsite to provide some hearing protection while listening to music. The ANC was not effective for this purpose due to the inability to recognize and cancel sharp noises like nail guns. Their customer support reached out to me and advised that you can switch to manual mode and adjust the noise cancelling level to max which does work, but also does not allow you to easily hear environmental noise at lower levels. Overall, I like these earbuds and they work well, but not ideal for use on a jobsite.Pros:- They are easy to fit, connect, and operate.- Feel comfortable in ear for extended durations.- Good battery life and sound.- The downloadable app makes it easy to change and customize settings.- Effective noise cancellation for extended ambient noise with ANC, and all noise under manual mode.- Customer support was very proactive in reaching out to address issues with their product.Cons:- ANC is not effective for sharp sounds. For example Nail guns, hammering, etc., and the first few seconds a loud tool is running before the earbuds recognize the sound and apply noise cancellation. I would start a loud tool and the first second or so there was no noise cancellation. Once the ANC kicked in they were effective in reducing sound quite a bit.- Also, there is not an option to one-touch answer and hang up calls from the earbuds themselves like other models. You have to answer incoming calls from the phone itself, and then you can continue the conversation using the earbuds and built in mic.
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Brandon Zamorano –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Earbuds, But Fit May Vary
I had high hopes for these earbuds, but unfortunately, they didn’t work out for me. The main issue I encountered was with the fit. As someone who previously used the galaxy buds+, transitioning to the “stem” design was a bit of a challenge. The earbuds tended to come loose with even slight movement or activity, which made them impractical for my needs. Unless I was sitting or lying still, they just didn’t stay in place.I tried all the different earbud tips that were included, but they eventually ended up falling out. I think the stem design may contribute to this issue, as it tends to wiggle out with light movement. However, it’s important to note that everyone’s experience with fit can be different. If you find a good fit, these earbuds can actually be excellent, especially considering their price.Personally, I wish these earbuds had a wing tip or ear hook to provide more stability during movement. This would have made a significant difference for me. However, if you’re someone who typically has success with stem-style earbuds, you might have a completely different experience and find them to be a great purchase.In terms of other features, the sound quality of these earbuds is impressive, and they offer good value for the price. The battery life is great, and I like the magnetic charging case.In conclusion, if you’re someone who has had positive experiences with stem-style earbuds in the past, these earbuds could be a fantastic choice for you. However, if you’re like me and prefer a more secure fit during movement, you might want to consider other options or look for earbuds with additional support features.
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Evan Hollingsworth –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Earbuds……Not For Small Ears
After borrowing my wife’s wireless earbuds (Nuhearas) more times than she would have preferred, I finally decided to order my own earbuds. After lots of research, I landed on these. The Black Friday deal ($70) was a great opportunity!These Liberty 4s did everything as advertised right out of the box…excellent sound quality, solid noise cancelling, good case, great app etc etc.Unfortunately, they didn’t last more than 30 minutes in my ears; they hurt! The silicone tips come in different diameters, but all are the same length. The issue was not finding a tip to match with my ear canal diameter, but the depth. In order to keep the buds from falling out, I had to push them as far as possible into my ears, which caused the hard plastic body of the buds to put a lot of pressure on my inner ear. Super uncomfortable.I’m very sad to have to return these, because they are amazing earbuds in every other way than comfort for me. If I can’t wear them, it doesn’t matter how well they perform in other aspects.I also ordered a pair of Edifier TWS1 Pro 2s at the same time (just in case the Libertys did not work out) for half the price, $30. While the sound quality of these is a little tinny and the ANC is sometimes not even noticeable, the comfort is perfect for my small ears. I’ve had them on for 8 hours straight (other than a 30 minute charge) and they are rocking!
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Alexander Moore –
4.0 out of 5 stars
(UPDATED: RETURNED) Almost as good as the Liberty 3 Pro
(Update)I ended returning these due to the pressure it put on the inside of my ear lobe. I ended up going with over the ear noise canceling headphones instead.This will be my 3rd pair of Soundcore ear buds, I’ve also purchased 2 pair for my wife and gave an old pair to a brother-in-law. I really do recommend their products.I had the Liberty 3 Pros since launch day, and absolutely love them! One sad day I lost the right bud. I put them in a pocket after doing yard work, and only 1 came out. ;(Looking at the new line up, the 4 NC has my most used features from the 3 pro for half the price of the pro.One tap paring, easy iPhone use, ANC right out of the box, multiple ear tips. All bang on.The on device tap sensor is smaller than the 3 pro, and doesn’t have as many functions (volume and 3x press). The pass through/background noise mode is good, but not as GREAT as the 3 pro. But neither of those are worth docking a star when you consider the price.I apparently have sensitive ears, as the 4 NCs have hard plastic bodies and the 3 Pros had silicone wings. The material quality is great for plastic. They warm to body temp and don’t have any edges. They also stay very well. But the ever so minor pressure on my ear forces me to take them out after a while.All things considered, is still DO RECOMMEND the 4NCs. But had to drop a star for the missing wing tips.
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Davic Vicda –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good fit and worth the price
I like these ear phones. The fit in my ear, for some reason, is so much better than any previous brands I have tried. I have a problem with earbuds fitting well in my left ear, these are secure. The sound quality is pretty good too. Bass is not bad. The app is ok. It has an EQ you can mess with but I didn’t notice much of a change with it. The “buttons” on the ear buds are hard to get used too , I found the location difficult but, I got used to it. Don’t like the fact that both buds disconnect when you put one in the charger. ANC is not bad either. I would recommend these earbuds for a budget buy.
Pedro –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good & Really Waterproof
Had been meaning to write a review but did not make time but after this experience I had too. First I paid 50% of the price I usually paid for the ones the same brand of my cell phone. Both the quality of person listening on the other end is superior (people don’t ask, what did you say) and my end, music & voice, is much superior with the adjustments can make the app even better. But happened today shocked me. I had placed one in pant pocket, forgot and placed in dirty laundry bin. I remembered like a day or two later. Told my what happened, pants had been washed but not in pocket. I thought maybe placed somewhere else but my wife looked in empty washer and it was there, meaning they went thru complete was cycle and sound exactly as before. I was shocked.
R. Paik –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for the price of $70.
I’ve been using these for a month.PROS:-Great bass and overall sound. They can get very loud.-Fit is comfortable. I wear them all day without fatigue.-Bluetooth connection is strong. It’s really convenient to be able to connect to 2 devices simultaneously.-Battery life is solid on the case.-magnets in the case are solidCONS:-The case is a bit cumbersome to open and takes getting used to. Combine that with the slippery plastic, definitely leaves it vulnerable to drops.-The right ear bud consistently drains 20% faster than the left. Not sure if I have a faulty bud or if it’s just how they are by design.If it weren’t for the right ear bud issue, these would get 5 stars.
Damien –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Takes time to get used too but when you do it great
Great product for a cheaper price compared to other brands, but still good enough to keep up with the other brands. I do like the noise canceling and the normal mode is fine but the biggest draw back or negative is the transparency mode it isn’t clear enough for me or to my liking but it’s still good enough for conversations to some extant. Even sill with this issue the app is wonderful very customizable and very easy to understand when playing around with it, case is plastic but seems sturdy but just don’t take any changes of dropping it from high. Battery is more like 8.5-9 but still great for everyday use and worth the money would recommend.
BellBell –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Long battery life
UPDATE: After using these buds more, the part that rests on your ear is little too big. They hurt after wearing for a while. The sound however is fantastic. I compared it to my JBL’s and these earbuds are more clear and balanced.I really do wish these were a little smaller.The battery life still lasts a while and they are stable on both buds. On the JBL, the left side would die faster.—————-I bought these after using JBL TWS and these are much better.The battery lasts a long time. I haven’t used it to the end of it’s charge yet but so far it’s lasted longer than the JBL’s–which only lasted me 4hrs max befire the left ear says low battery. Soundcore have lasted longer than that.It comes with a mobile app to customize your sound. However, there is no desktop app.Mic quality is good but it doesn’t pick up my sound very well. I tested this on discord only so far.I wish there was a volume control on this. NC was actually decent! It blocked out a lot of noise for a budget like this.The touch controls and the auto pause/play when you remove the earbuds could use some work.
DennyBob –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty nice set of earbuds.
I had a previous generation – Anker Soundcore Liberty 2, and these are a step up in bass response, but they don’t answer calls as consistently. Sometimes I tap and drop the call, others it answers and works well. They sound really good for music or podcasts.The noise cancellation is nothing to write home about, it’s ok for reading in Starbucks, but nothing compared to the Earpro I use at the shooting range or the IEMs I use on stage with my band, both which isolate the ears with 30db NRR foam and 34db NRR foam respectively. The shooting ears also have a super fast electronic noise gate that clamps down and limits volume to 85db. You hear gunshots, kinda, but can still have a conversation. These aren’t at that level, and cost less, but I kinda hoped the Soundcore would cancel noise a little better than they do. We use personal mixers with the IEMs and they are triple driver and sound stunning, but they’re also $300 IEMs.So I guess it isn’t fair to compare $100 earbuds designed for “Urban” or “Suburban” use – for commuting or coffee shops, libraries, etc. to professional musicians In-Ear-Monitors or shooters noise cancelling earbuds. The Soundcore do sound better than the shooting phones though.I had to source new ear tips to fit my large ear canals – none of the supplied tips would form a seal enough to pass the fit test. Plus they would fall out of my ears.The Westone ones for my IEMs have too small a center hole, plus the case wouldn’t close, same with the eartips from my Axil GS Extreme 2 noise cancelling set for shooting.So I did a little research bought Spinfit CP100+ Extra Large Silicone tips, which are wider, longer and have a 4.5mm to 5mm center hole for the earbud stalk, you have to wrestle a little because the Liberty 4 NC stalk is rectangular, but they fit once you get them on, and they stay on. And they stay in my ears and pass the fit test – most important.If I lost them I would probably buy cheaper gen 2 or 3 Liberty earbuds, I don’t think these are that much of an improvement.
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kbs –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great value, so-so NC
I had very strange expectations for these. I wanted a cheap set of earbuds that would be good for bicycling and NC that would last all night so I can sleep with my wife’s snoring. Already have AirPod Pros and Sony WM1000XM5’s. Both are far superior in most ways (especially the Sony’s) but the Sony’s are too big to sleep with and the AirPod Pros die after 4-5 hrs – not enough. The Liberty 4 NC’s have awesome battery life (>8hrs w/NC), but unfortunately the NC only slightly reduces the snoring – often not enough to sleep through. Good for cycling (using the wind reduction function) – about the same as the AirPod Pros. What’s disappointing is that their advertising is a bit misleading. The noise cancelling is hyped so much that I thought it would at least be good at that, but unfortunately I would subjectively rate the max level of NC as about half of the Airpod Pros, which themselves are about half the level of the (awesome) Sony’s. But one huge area where they are far superior to the AirPod Pro’s is reliability. About 25% of the time, the right unit doesn’t work and it’s quite a hassle to correct. Huge pain and I’m completely fed up with it (some problem two pairs in a row). The Liberty 4’s have never once had that problem. So, if only they had better noise canceling I might very well prefer them to the AirPod pros for half the price! So great value, excellent in several respects, but disappointing NC. Of course to be fair, they are only half the price of the AirPod Pro’s and less than a third the price of the Sony’s. BTW, I don’t care at all about sound quality. I’m a hard core audiophile, have a whole collection of high-end headphones and ONLY use these for podcasts and audiobooks.
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proton –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hands down best pair I’ve owned including APPro
I own several low-mid level Soundcore bubs though I use different pair for different things. High freq clarity for audible, bassier pair for southern rock, etc. I’ve used Samsung, Air Pods Pro, jbl and many others. I’m bed bound and spend a lot of time listéning while other sleep. I bought these Liberty 4 NC for my wife and I used them and we got another pair for me.As with virtually every soundcore bubbles they significantly out perform their price range. The sound balance of these is fantastic. As with other in ear canal pair it is very important to choose thr size tip that enters the ear canal and just comfortably seals it — not tight, not loose. The only limiter for me is the noise cancelling. While the level of cancellation/isolation is fine the pass through is hollow and volume too light in relation to the sound level. I still have to pull one out to understand voices. If I can independently adjust that level in relation to music i have missed it. I have dementia and figuring out applicat8on nuances is challenging.
Al G. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best earbuds ever used
I haven’t used any high end earbuds so I don’t know how much noise noise canceling headphones can filter out. The noise canceling feature on these are not great but it certainly helps reduce noise. I love love love the features of these earbuds. I love that there is a sound when you tap the earbuds so you know how many taps you’ve made. I love that I can pause, play, fast forward, rewind, increase and decrease volume using just the earbuds. I love that these features are also customizable, you can select how many taps to assign to each function. The in ear and out of ear detection is absolutely phenomenal, I’ve had other earbuds that said they do the same thing but it was very inconsistent and my music would not resume once I replaced the earbuds. Overall I’m so happy with this purchase, as much as I wish the noise cancellation was stronger I understand that technology likely costs more money.
Steve –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound and battery life! Bit of a quality production problem.
These are about the fifth set of Soundcore earbuds that I owned now. I don’t remember what the first two were but the latest were the Liberty Pro 2 and Liberty Pro 3 (and now Liberty 4 NC). Each was very good for the price which is why I keep buying them, and every iteration was improved on the previous version in many ways! They have great battery life and have lasted as long as they claimed, at least when new. I haven’t had the 4 NCs long enough to verify the 10 hour claim but I presume that they will go that long. I like the customization of the controls and really like the new equalizer setup where it plays a clip with two options which you can switch back and forth then decide which sounds better. After a set of about 6 of these decisions, it sets the equalizer for you and it sounds great! The noise reduction is good enough that I when I use my electric lawn mower, I usually don’t even have to increase the volume! Now for the quality control issue: I had to return the first set of Liberty Pro 2’s because the speakers often failed on phone calls where the other party couldn’t hear me at all. Resetting them fixed for a few days, a week or so then it would happen again. Returned them, the replacements worked fine. The first pair of Liberty 4 NC’s the left channel went out the first day that I used them. Putting them back in the case and then reinserting them in my ears, the left channel worked again, but then went out again. I tried resetting them to factory defaults…never heard anything from the left channel again. Returned them for a replacement. So far (3 days) so good. I hope they keep working alright because I really, really like them!
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MD –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice
I have only used these several times so far, so I can’t speak to battery life yet, nor longevity or support.Comfort: These are more comfortable than I expected. I can wear them for hours with no problem. Had to experiment with the different sized tips and can’t quite decide between medium and small. They are surprisingly light weight. I thought those protruding “arms” would be annoying or get in the way, but they don’t.Sound: After playing with the settings, I conclude they have great audio quality. They do not have the richness or clarity of my expensive $350 over-the-ear Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, but I don’t think any in-ear type probably could sound that good.Noise Canceling: To my surprise, they perform almost as good as the WH-1000XM4’s active NC, which is all I can compare to. Active noise cancellation is a huge benefit, and it is worth the hit to battery life. I hope this technology continues to improve, because none of them are as good as I want.Controls: Surprisingly good. I really do wish they were PHYSICAL buttons instead of capacitive, since then they would work with gloves and work more reliably. But you can assign several functions to each ear with the app.Case: I just love the case. First, it is small and light. Much more so than my old Ofusho ones. The latch is spring-loaded and pleasant to activate. The lights inside are a great touch. The magnets that hold for charging are fantastically strong, making insertion extremely easy. I also love that just opening the case immediately causes the pairing process, so you can use them quickly each time. The simple three-segment light indicator of charge is nice, but could be greatly improved. I would much rather have an actual indicator of exact charge for each earpiece and the case shown. This is probably the only real negative I could find.App: A little confusing at times and flowery, but does the job and is easy to use.Mic: Sorry, still untested using it as a phone. I rarely actually talk on the phone, and even more rarely would I also happen to be using these at the time.Value: Hard to beat. Not super-cheap like my old Ofusho ones (which were also much harder to use and connect, less comfortable, had no active NC, and sounded much worse), but not crazy priced. For the features it has, as long as they last and stay supported, it is hard to beat this value. Very happy so far with this purchase.
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Steed –
4.0 out of 5 stars
almost there!
this is one of the best wireless earbuds i have used, but the noise cancellation needs some improvements. and ear fit needs improvement also. sound quality is out standing. i am returning due to ear fit and noise cancelation.when noise cancelation is active i can still hear people talking and when on the LIRR i can hear the train an other train noise.when i used the the earbuds i have to fiddle with the app to enable noise cancelation for a few minutes by relancing the app, also when i i have earbuds out of the case and i want to use them i have to put them back in the case to sync to the iPhone.also, they tips are week , several times the left earbuds have disconnected from the ear tips and feel to the ground the ear tips don’t stay in my ear snug i have to adjust them constantly to stay in.over all the sound quality is out of this world. i would compare it with Sony, apple Airpods pro 2nd and Bose earbuds
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Tremon –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible Wireless Earbuds
I recently lost on of my Liberty Air 2 pros earbuds, and at the time these were about the same price as a new pair of the Air 2 pros. I was hesitant at first, but I am glad I went with these. The battery life is so much better and the touch controls are much more sensitive than that of the Air 2 pros. Also noise cancellation is much better. The sound quality is ok out of the box, but once I was able to customize the equalizer in the app they sound amazing especially with LDAC. I also appreciate the features that help you locate the earbuds, as I had lost my previous earbuds with no support to find them. The case design is neat, however when I’ve dropped them the case opens and the earbuds fly out. Audio will cut out for a moment once in a while, but that is most likely due to LDAC. Other than that, these are quality earbuds at an amazing price. I also have the soundcore Space Q45 and Rave Party 2 speaker, which are both amazing products that compete with overpriced brands. Overall, these are awesome and would absolutely recommend them.
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Richard –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Maybe the best under $100 earbuds?
Sony XM4’s died. Sony said moneyback (4 to 6 wks) or replacement XM4’s (January 2024). I opted for moneyback. But I needed earbuds!Anker is a very reputable company. These earbuds are simply amazing for the money. I got mine on sale (Nov.2023) for under $70.Sound quality? Just as good to my ears as were the XM4’s. Fit? Different than the XM4’s but they are not loose in the ear – in fact, they are more comfortable as I’ve had them on now for over four hours. ANC is not as good as the XM4’s because they don’t seal into my ears as tightly as they did. However, as I mentioned, these are so much more comfortable, I’m more than okay with the difference in ANC performance.IF you want some seriously good earbuds for under $100, I HIGHLY recommend these. True, I’ve only had them a few days but wow. A very good deal.
Richard Horton –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hearing test included…
I have hearing problems (tinnitus and loss of hearing). I bought these to wear while watching tv. I normally use over-the-ear muffs, but thought I would try buds. After taking the hearing test and subsequent “adjustment” to the frequency response curve, I found that voice recognition was better than with the muffs (another brand that also had some adaptive capabilities). I was quite pleased, until the I got the message concerning battery limit after only 3 to 4 hours. Since I liked the buds for sound quality better than the muffs, I requested a replacement set from Amazon. Received replacements and tested. Same ability to hear better AND battery life was extended to over 7 hours. Still not the “up to 10 hours” described, but quite adequate for my needs. I will be keeping the new set.
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Megan Webb –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love love love these!!
I’ve had several different types of earbuds and these by far are my favorite. They cancel outside noise, so if you like to still be able to listen to music but hear what’s going on around you….these might not be for you. The sound on them is clear. They come with extra ear pieces so you can change to what fits your ears best. My husband has a black pair and says the same thing.
Juan Arroyo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent value at fair price
I got it with a little discount but the full price is worth it.What I liked most is the HearID personalization feature in the app because it tailors the equalizer to my hearing ability. It makes everything sound clear to me.Another thing I enjoy is the noise cancelation feature. It is pretty impressive how much noise it can reduce with what seems like little additional battery consumption.Before buying this, I tested Bose noise canceling wireless headphones and earbuds and I like more the sound that comes out of the Liberty 4 NC.At about 20% of the cost of high end noise canceling earbuds, the value provided by anker is a no-brainer.I haven’t tested the phone call quality extensively. The few times I tried it, the call was as good as I expected. Nothing great, nothing bad. The other person could hear me well.Some things I do not enjoy is the Ina ikity to manually turn off the earbuds without putting them in the case. You can technically set a timer for auto shutoff but I haven’t seen it work when connected to the phone without playing any music.The reason for turning them off outside the case is more for battery maintenance than anything else. Turning them off could also allow for a quick reset in case the Bluetooth connection doesn’t work right away.Wireless charging off the case and/or usb-C is convenient.In regards to fit, I’m surprised how well the earbuds stay in-ear regardless of body movement like working out. The only times when I have to be aware is when I am changing shirts and have to pull over my head because the shirt can get caught by the earbud.When you take one side out, the music automatically stops but you can still hit the other earbud once and listen with one ear. Once you bring the other earbud up, music resumes.All in, this is a quality product at an excellent value.
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Nicole C. Hill –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound!
I am so impressed with the sound of these earbuds especially at this price point. Clean, crisp, and with decent bass. I was worried about the fit after reading a couple reviews but I think they fit nicely in my ears! (My wife tried them out and loved the sound but not the fit) Very easy to connect, sleek look, and love that you can somewhat customize the controls. I just got them today, so I can’t speak on the longevity. I will update after a little more use. Overall, excellent choice for anyone looking for great sound on a budget. I would definitely recommend.
Christmaslova –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
Bought these for my boyfriend and they are the best earbuds ever; especially for their price. They are truly noise canceling, have a long battery life, and the app is easy to use. Definitely recommend these if you are looking for some new buds for working out. If you are looking for ones to use for running, I would consider something that loops over your ear because these ones can fall out.
BG Sheri –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nifty!
These are by far the neatest little earbuds I’ve ever possessed. The app you download is incredible and fairly easy to maneuver. Had some trouble in the beginning fitting the left earbud but eventually got that resolved. The app even tells you when you don’t have a good seal on either earbud. Much better than paying $200-$300 for the other brand.
Lolo lolo –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great earbuds
Got these as a secondary pair i use airpods pro 2nd gen as my main, these are just as good if not better (especially considering price). However they do fall shorter when it comes to noise canceling, it still works great but the airpods cancel more noise. I also dislike the touch controls, i always accidentally tap them, the pressure control on AirPods is better. Battery life, fast charging, case battery is all better on these souncores
Anthony –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the Hype?
If you are looking at these, you’ve probably heard all of the glowing reviews here, on YouTube, and on many websites. Are they accurate? Here’s a review from a unbiased user.Sound: the sound quality on these is superb. I didn’t like them much out of the box, but after going through the HEAR ID and the customization test that follows (very cool!), it made these things really shine. Ironically this is one area where the reviews actually understate how good they are, often ranking them well below the Liberty 3 Pro (L3P), which I also own. Although I do give a slight edge to that more expensive pair, it’s not by much. Even then, you’d have to do an A/B test to hear the difference. Given that that the L3P and L4P have dual drivers and this pair doesn’t, this is a big win for the Liberty 4 NC (L4NC). 5/5Comfort: these are light enough and small enough to cause zero discomfort even after extended listening. This is my biggest gripe against the L3P, and for this reason, I don’t use those too much. For some reason, the left earbud fits me better than the right one. This only happens on this pair – and I have over a dozen pairs of TWS. However this is such an individual category I would take it any rating a grain of salt – your mileage can, and WILL, vary. 4/5Battery: When you read the specs, you’ll probably wonder if they can be that good. They are. Combined with the fast-charge feature, along with Qi wireless charging, this is an easy one: 5/5ANC: These are even better than the ANC on the L3P. I can’t hear a difference between these and my Sony XM4, which were about triple the price: 5/5Transparency: Alas, this is where the party ends. The transparency mode on these ranks near the bottom of ALL my earbuds (that have this feature), even my older ones like the JLAB Epic ANC. Still, it’s better than not having it at all, and there’s no hiss. 2/5Mics: This is mixed. I’ve had some good feedback when on the phone with these, and some people said I sounded terrible. Since I don’t have a consensus, I’ll split it: 3/5Feature Set: in addition to what was covered in the above categories, these have: Multipoint, Find My Buds, Wind Reduction, responsive EQ incl. tons of presets, pocketability, vast color options, robust app support, and pretty much everything else save for heart/fitness tracking, this is another easy one: 5/5.Overall: Even though the average of these scores is less, the WEIGHTED average is 4.5/5. These buds really are impressive for their price and would hold their own against buds that cost even much more than these. The 4-Stars is because there aren’t 1/2-star options so I rounded up, but they’re easily: 4.5/5
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Mark HoganMark Hogan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than Ray cons
I purchased these after becoming fed up with a pair of new Ray cons. The Ray cons would un-sync from videos and randomly cut out frequently. I would have to manually un-pair and re-pair them multiple times a week from my phone to get them to work. These Anker earbuds just work, and the dual pairing is wonderful.They have the equivalent of ambient noise like Ray cons so I can keep tabs on the little one while streaming music or catching up on shows on my laptop. You can adjust the function buttons (# of taps changes volume, pauses, or moved to the next video).They have great battery life, and the power notifications on your phone screen is nice as well. They also have surprisingly good distance for Bluetooth. I can usually walk across my house and still get clear audio and control. I have not had a single instance where I have had to re-pair them to anything.
Steve Mc –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing! I can’t imagine any others that are better.
The sound on these are fantastic. Great base and treble, and of course you can set your own equalizer. The surround sound setting give a truly wonderful music experience. Sometimes my favorite part is the noise cancellation. It pretty much cancels extraneous noises around you, and provides the perfect sound quality.