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Soundcore, Anker’s budget audio brand, has repeatedly impressed with its high quality and low asking prices. Its audio equipment (headphones, speakers, earbuds) might not be the best money can buy, but it comes close to competing with that of much more expensive, well-known brands.
Anker has packed the new Soundcore Liberty 4 in-ear headphones with a number of improvements. Some of them are actually helpful, while others may just be test flights to see if the market is ready for something new in headphones. They’re appealing on the surface, but if the new features are flawed or uninteresting, they’ll be overlooked.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A3942 |
| Driver Size | 11mm |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours (earbuds), 32 hours (with charging case) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours (earbuds), 2 hours (charging case) |
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 review: Design and Comfort
For practical reasons, Anker opted for a longer stem than the Liberty 3 Pro’s flatter, oval form factor. Only the Soundcore logo and name appear on the front, and no other details are included. The glossy finish adds a nice shine to the buds, but otherwise, they have a very simple design. After the Space A40’s overwhelmingly positive reception, I anticipated better.
Construction quality was not sacrificed, thankfully. These buds are packaged in durable plastic that will last a long time. They are protected from heavy perspiration and splashes of water thanks to an IPX4 rating.
I’m happy that Anker kept the convenient sliding lid charging case, which fits easily in a pocket and shows off the headphones attractively when they are docked. Though it, like the headphones, is made primarily of plastic, this case has a sturdier feel than most. Both the debossed Soundcore logo and the thin LED strip that shows pairing and battery life statuses are welcome additions. You can buy this earbuds from its official website.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 review: Connectivity
The quality of calls made with an Anker device is another area where the company has made strides. In terms of call quality, the Liberty 4 does not disappoint. The majority of the people I conversed with remarked on how clear my voice was, and how muffled the sounds of traffic and construction were. In addition to being less effective for phone calls, the mics were easily muffled by even the slightest amount of wind.
These are the most recent Bluetooth 5.3 headphones, and they work perfectly. Simple pairing with iOS/macOS and Android devices was achieved, though we would have preferred the availability of Google Fast Pair with a single tap. Your 60-foot range is impressive.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 review: Noise Cancelling
The Liberty 4 is a compelling buy for those looking for a strong AirPods Pro 2 alternative on a budget, thanks to its improved sound quality, smarter ANC, and surprising features that work much better than you’d expect. Anker still has some kinks to work out, primarily with the spatial audio and a few of the controls. A more deliberate approach to the design would have been preferable. However, noise-cancelling headphones with this much range are hard to pass up.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 review: Audio Performance
Soundcore, Anker’s budget audio brand, has repeatedly impressed with its high quality and low asking prices. Its audio equipment (headphones, speakers, earbuds) might not be the best money can buy, but it comes close to competing with that of much more expensive, well-known brands.
Anker has packed the new Soundcore Liberty 4 in-ear headphones with a number of improvements. Some of them are actually helpful, while others may just be test flights to see if the market is ready for something new in headphones. They’re appealing on the surface, but if the new features are flawed or uninteresting, they’ll be overlooked.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 review: Call Performance
Another one of those areas that Anker enhanced was the call quality, even though it is more of a step than a stride ahead in terms of advancement. It is possible to be heard through the Liberty 4, although it may be difficult if there is a lot going on around you because the microphones perform an adequate job of blocking out ambient noise so that calls can be heard clearly.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 review: Battery Life
The feature set, as you may have guessed, then serves to back up that assertion. Anker’s Liberty 4 is equipped with active noise cancellation, and it also offers support for Spatial Audio. This is made possible by the inclusion of an inbuilt gyroscope, which helps to immerse you in the sound. In addition, the earbuds themselves have a battery life of nine hours, while the charging case, which supports Qi, adds another 28 hours of playback time to the mix.
Conclusion
Because of how cheap it is, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 True Wireless is a great pair of in-ear headphones. Like the Anker Soundcore Space A40, they are truly wireless and work with a wide range of devices. They also use Sony’s own LDAC codec for high-resolution music.
They have a built-in heart-rate tracker that can be tracked with the app that comes with them. They also have Anker’s Spatial Audio feature, which uses speaker modelling and head tracking to make the sound experience more immersive. Because the left and right speakers don’t work well together, the sound from our device leans to the right.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 review: The good and The bad
The Good
- Fast charging, 2 hours for earbuds and case.
- Hands-free voice assistant control.
The Bad
- No wireless charging capability.
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And if you want the best noise reduction, the AirPods Pro or the QuietComfort Earbuds II will cost you a lot more. But for $150, the Liberty 4 sure gives you a lot for your money.
The Apple AirPods (2nd version) Truly Wireless are not as good as the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Truly Wireless. Even though the Apple headphones feel better made, the Anker ones sound much more neutral, and their closed-back design gives them a lot more true bass.