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Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Review
OBy Olivia•Updated August 2026•41h hands-on testing•Independently tested
4.1out of 5
★★★★★★★★★★
Olivia's rating
Approx. $99.99
Best budget earbuds — 80% of the flagship experience at a third of the price.
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How it scored
Sound quality3.7
Battery life4.0
Comfort & fit4.3
Value for money3.7
What we liked
- +Great value
- +Long battery life
- +Effective ANC for the price
What could be better
- –Mic average on calls
- –Build feels plasticky
Anker keeps undercutting the big names. ANC isn't Sony-grade but it's genuinely effective, battery life is huge, and the app gives real EQ control.
Hands-on photos
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How we tested the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
41 hours hands-on. We bought this unit ourselves — no loaner, no sponsorship.
- ✓Used the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC as a daily driver for commuting, calls and workouts.
- ✓A/B-compared sound and noise cancellation against current category leaders.
- ✓Measured real-world battery life from full charge to empty, ANC on.
- ✓Wore it for multi-hour sessions to judge long-term comfort.
Specifications
| ANC | Yes (adaptive) |
| Battery | 10h + 40h case |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
Our verdict: a solid pick
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