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I think there doesn’t seem to be a noticeable improvement. The ANC hasn’t gotten any better, and the microphone doesn’t make much of a difference either. I’m a bit disappointed. When I first saw the clip, I thought Soundcore would release something cool like they did with the 4NC, but after listening, I feel like it’s not that impressive.
@@vaughnreedjr6592ANC immediately goes off for me as it just means battery drain, and weird ear pressure. Especially since I rarely have both earbuds in at once due to my use case.
never tried 4 NC but I tried Liberty 4. For me, it's a great earbuds and i think they're the same driver like the 4 Pro and I prefer the 4's design vs the NC, and Pro almost have the same design like the 4 so, if you're in a tight budget I think Liberty 4 is the better option because of it's also dual driver like the Pro.
Hi Aaron! After watching and listening to you for a few days I just change my broken Sony XM4 to these Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, and for 70€ on Amazon. I become member for 1€ and you let me save a lot of money. Your sound list is a really good help to choice. Soundcore Sound clear, Good bass, these earbuds are doing the job for that money. Thank's a lot Aaron!!! 🤝
Was thinking of upgrading from the earfun pro 4 but ANC doesn't sound hugely better... expected more with the barometric sensor. Thanks for saving me money! 🙂
Noice cancelling sounds worse than the liberty 4 nc. The sound could be a little better but im not sure. Could be hard to recommend them for that higher price.
I agree. Even soundguys review the numbers were worse then 4 nc. Moreover call quality microphone was better with 4 nc too but not sure why soundguys gave an editors choice.
Thank you for this review, it’s really good , you took 4 earbuds and test them all at the same time & it really help to decide which one to get , I just ordered the nothing ear 2 it’s 115€ on amazon which is crazy jump from 150 👌 looking so forward to it
I was really hoping that the ANC would be improved in these ones. Hopefully a firmware update will improve that, so happy to sit this out for a bit and carry on using the NC.
I think they're pretty nice for 129.00$ i don't like having to open the case to use it. I like the design of the earbuds the longer ear tip nozzle makes for a better fit for people with larger ears like me. Thanks Aaron. 💯🔥🇺🇸
I do think the new Soundcore inch out the Earfuns by a bit but not at double the price (on the current Amazon sale). The earfuns are 65$ and have aptx adaptive which I love as someone that loves having the option to game on Bluetooth headphones as well. Thanks for the video! I was worried that I’d be missing out going with the cheaper option but there’s not enough there to stress me out even as a gear junkie lol
Dunno if you're conning us ? I got mine yesterday, turned the ANC up to 10, streamed music from my tablet while my wife watched the TV. The streaming music was a good sound, but so was the TV and my wife talking! I could clearly hear all three. I returned them to Amazon this morning. Rubbish!
I don’t get anything out of conning people. Do note that active noise canceling does not cancel out higher frequencies. You need snug fitting eartips for that. You should explore the different sizes in the box.
Thank you for the reviews Aaron😊 Can you do a comparison between the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro and the JBL Tour Pro, even if they are in a different price category? Also comparing the 2 apps.
I told myself I probably wouldn't bother if the ANC wasn't at least as good as the 4nc. I like how it's a little smaller though. For some reason nothing in the same price range has matched the 4nc yet in the ANC department.
Can you turn the ear buds on and off without putting them in the case? I have the Liberty 2 Pro and can get 2 weeks of use jogging home home from work without the case because they have an on off button, the Liberty 3 Pro didn't have this and would die before the end of my shift because they wouldn't switch off
Thanks for the video! Would love to see a review on the one plus buds pro 3. And see how they compete with the flagship buds and these $100 pairs as the one plus buds pro 3 are on sale in many places
Na versao Pro,foi ajustado os agudos? Ainda uso o Liberty 4,todos os dias,o melhor fone que ja tive,mas seus agudos são exageradamente cristalino,chegando a irritar em algumas músicas,tenho que deixar quase no zero a frequência mais alta,mas ainda sim,tem um uma qualidade sonora,que na minha opinião,deixa Airpods, Buds 2 e 3 Pro, esquecíveis.
How is the ANC worse than the Liberty 4 NC?? What a huge disappointment. Why didn’t they just take the NC’s ANC and stick it in the 4 Pro? Then it would have been a lot more attractive to me.
The mics amplify the differences a lot more but when you're actually using them, they aren't that far apart. Plus you need to have the right ear tip fit on the 4 NC to get that result.
@@aaronloudnwireless yep the Spinfit CP 100 gives an awesome seal and enhances the ANC by a mile. The out of the box ear tips always slipped out of my ear.
I am disappointed they pivoted what was? I think their best flagship product in the Liberty 3 pro and turned it into just yet another product with a huge giant ugly stem. they already have the Liberty for and the Liberty 4 NC. how many do we need? I haven't released a good dominative smaller sized earbud of substance, probably since the space a 40 which is several years ago.
Um 🤔, honestly, I'm really, really not impressed, But hey, maybe updates will improve things, because, as it stands, I'm more disappointed than impressed 😮💨
As some others are sayin, this is a bit disappointing. It seems that the ANC is worse than the previous L4NC. Other things like call quality don’t seem any better either, actually slightly worse to me. You made it sound like ambient sound mode also isn’t any better and actually a bit worse with the over emphasis in the higher frequencies. It’s times like these where I really wish you were using a more standardized measuring rig for recording all of your data. The FR graphs and features measured above are really all compromised and confusing to try and process since the graphs look so incredibly different from standardized sources like SoundGuys and RTINGS. I can’t wait to see either of their reviews for these earbuds to feel more confident in comparing ‘em to the L4NC and EarFun Air Pro 4. Not looking too good so far though and thank you for being so fast to have this review up. Lastly, why are the case and earbuds so glossy? The images on their official website and thumbnails of some random Asian videos on here (that I haven’t watched) did not come off that way. I understand it’s kind of minor but I really dislike supper glossy finishes like this. Ahhh… excitement is tapering down for these.
It seems I might’ve been a bit too harsh, too early. SoundGuys already has their review up and the data looks solid. Low frequency ANC is a little bit better on the previous L4NC but upper mid/ highs are better on these new 4 Pro. This is all tricky to quantify because ANC performance has quickly become tough to pinpoint with the latest implementations having these extra sensors, changing algorithms and just the overall adaptability of it. So I imagine measuring it can be very tricky as it’s more of a snapshot under those specific circumstances instead of simply off and on. This is similar to sound performance with all kinds of DSP now adding so much granularity to it. Speaking of which, the frequency response, as measured on the awesome B&K 5128, is looking real good. Many people may not prefer the default tuning because the lows and highs are more subdued and not like the older Liberty 3 Pro at all (or the L4NC). These new 4 Pro are tuned with keeping some sense of accuracy in mind. I don’t really like the little bit of upper treble recession at 8+kHz or the roll off around 13/14 kHz but you can always use EQ to minimize this. Though this is really because of my own hearing needs and otherwise, these are still a very well tuned pair. SoundGuys also mentions that transparency mode does sound a bit louder than real life when set to its max setting. That helps explain a bit more what Aaron was talking about. I suppose lowering it a small amount may help if any high frequency sounds become a problem. In the end, these seem to be a very solid pair for the money. Though the previous L4NC were already among the best in their price range and these new Pro 4s are really just a refinement. It’s up to you to decide which is better as they are very comparable, even in price. JBL’s latest Tour Pro 3 combines the best of both of these in one package and offers better overall performance. Though they are noticeably more expensive so it’s crazy we can get somewhat close to them for so much less.
I agree. Even soundguys review the numbers were worse then 4 nc. Moreover call quality microphone was better with 4 nc too but not sure why soundguys gave an editors choice.
@@ThePowersil I mentioned some more details in my follow up comment after the original. I think SoundGuys’ review was pretty positive because these earbuds are not bad by any means. We can see ANC is better above 1kHz compared to the previous 4NC. Below 1kHz is where the 4NC are a little better. If the ANC is adaptive all the time, that can be tricky to test accurately, as mentioned above. The frequency response for the new L4P is also better if you prefer a more accurate and balanced sound. Still, with the previous L4NC’s performing so well, it’s easy to be underwhelmed when the new model is kind of a side grade with relatively subtle refinements. It seems like certain things can be back and forth as far as which one is better and under what circumstances. I suspect there’ll be some updates for the L4P to smooth some rough edges. But if you already have the L4NC, it makes sense to stick with ‘em if you don’t have any complaints. And if you’re deciding between the two and see the older version for much cheaper, like on today’s Prime sale, it’s understandable to go for the L4NC.
Hi, which one do you think I should choose? Im from Turkey sorry bad english :) edifier neobuds 2 / anker soundcore liberty 4 NC / nothing ear(2) / What is your suggestion? Thank you ❤
Be interesting to see how they compare to the Cambridge Melomania M100, bought them recently, though had been hoping for the SoundCore Liberty 4 Pro to be released at the time.
This is really disappointing. Sometimes I feel that companies deliberately make products that cause confusion for the buyer. Now the Pro has more features like the dual driver and the box, but the NC has better ANC, so you will not be satisfied with the purchase whatever it is.🤦♂️5:30 Oh man, thank you very much. Your clips answer a lot of questions, and everything I would really like you to answer, such as the comparison with Liberty 4 NC.
@@specularog524 I don't know if you are suggesting this only because you own it. It is not better than the Liberty 4 NC in ANC, and it is at the Pro level or lower. I would prefer anything instead of wearing this, which is coated with a reflective dye, as if it were car chrome and reflects everything, even the light. Your suggestion is kind of strange😅
@@MML66 I have both and I own like 12 other earbuds but the reflectiveness really isn't that bad in person compared to the videos. In my opinion it looks normal and just as good as the soundcore. But the ANC on the soundcore is a bit better obviously
@@specularog524 I like it to be in black, or even completely, or in one color as well. What I mean is that I prefer the SOundcore application, and if I own more than one item from the company, it will be easier to pair and move between them because they will all appear in their application, so I mean that the suggestion is strange, it is different, it is good. Ultimately, value for money and sound quality. Thank you and have a nice day
I always liked the soundcore sound signature, but never have been lucky with the fit: every soundcore inear sits loose in my left ear and I have to readjust it all the time, even the x20 sport with its earhook. The liberty 4 nc and 4 are the worst here - do the 4 pro provide a more secure fit?
Yes, you can. But when you gonna replace the left earbud, ur gonna get some conection issues as well as sometimes with Ldac and sound connection between them both @@2NE1BB2012 Edit: And battery issues as well, because ur old earbud will gonna die faster than other right one.
@@aaronloudnwirelessbut how am I gonna simulate the mic tests? Should I wear headphones and try to emulate the voice call? VoIP sounds way better then VoLTE that uses older media-formats.
hey, can you do a video for WF XM5 they got the 4.0.2 update and seems that the soundstage changed a bit, can you make a test again and compare with the old fw ?
This can be solved with a firmware update. The call sound is better than the ncs, the battery is better, they charfe faster, fit better and sound better. For 30bucks more, its worth the money. And wireless charging. Im saying if you like the ncs which i do, these are better in every way. Had 2pro 3 pro 4nc and these. These are king so far
Unbelivable. WTF? This "new" ANC in L4Pro sounds like downgrade, not upgrade.... Liberty 4 NC have MUCH better ANC.... . How is that possible...??? PLZ MAKE MORE episodes with L4PRO, comparisons with other earbuds. Hmmm.....other reviewers talk much more positive aboutL4pro. Are you sure that you didnt make any mistake while testing ?
No mistakes were made. The reason its ANC could 'feel' better for some people compared to 4NC is the fit. 4 Pro just fits better with default eartips, but 4NC needs much more adjusting.
It barely even feels like a sequel to the Liberty 3 pro. It feels like a pro spin on the proper Liberty 4. which is disappointing bc the Liberty 3 pro I think is basically their flagship product.
Can't lie I was pretty disappointed with my last soundcore earbuds. I love their products but when you advertise 10hrs of battery life and then experience 2.5-3hrs actual battery life it's like wtf?
I got the earfun air 4 pro. They have good audio quality and awesome battery life but I didn't like the included tips. Also they're massive in the ear. I think they're better value than these.
Aaron, maybe it's me but I've watched a lot of your earbud reviews over the years and there is something about the microphone tests on all the tests I've watched. It bugs me that for all your phone sound samples, the quality of the sound is identical. That is, all sound really bad. You then go on to say, how great the sound is. How? I seriously cannot agree. Maybe you can hear it but watching your videos, I can't see how the phone samples pass any test of mine let alone a pro like you. Do you use some equipment that supposed to capture the sound you put in your videos? Might be time to update it if you do. Thanks just the same for the review.
I really hope they didn't go with that ridiculous oval shaped nozzle for the ear tip. The Liberty 4 NC would have been such a great pair of earbuds but only their stock tips would fit. Nothing 3rd party like Spinfit would fit at all.
I bought the NCs at discount from Amazon Renewed recently, so in theory I could send them and get these, which is what I planned to do. But the ANC seems worse on the Pros, which is kind of a deal breaker for me, so I guess I’ll stick with the NCs.
@@Bungle2010 Even ANC is very important for me, and dude thanks! Now I don't feel bad about it! 😁😁 But you know, pinch controls are what I like a lot!! It's easy and accurate. But okay, you win some, you lose some😅
@@AyushKumar-xr7dk I’m not too bothered about pinch controls tbh. I don’t know why they didn’t just take the sound quality of the Liberty 4s, combine it with the ANC of the NCs, then hey presto you’ve got the Liberty Pros. Who knows, maybe the ANC will be improved with an update? Another example of a company releasing a half-finished product……
It's a useless company and product line. I have the Liberty 3 Pro, and after one year of use, the two buds' maximum charge is 90% on the left and 80% on the right. The same applies to my wife's pair and her sister as well.
What kind of advice is that? You don't say why at all?? That's wild. What?? You would suck as a time traveler. "Don't elect this man!" Dude you could try a little harder than that to stop ww2....
@@deavinarulappu1099 “system glitches” their words. No overnight. Email circles back and forth. Promotions that I actually had to submit a price match to get refund. Missing order in mail…. Shall I go on?
A bigger glossy scratch-magnet case with pointless touch screen hidden under the cover, absolute crap mic quality, no audible difference in ANC. What in the world has Anker been doing the past year? It seems like their level of innovation is really dwindling and they just created a lateral product for the sake of it, rather than moving to SC Liberty 5 series with improvements across the board. Hard pass on this one.
I am very disappointed with Liberty 4 Pro. The earbuds don't have any major improvement, and the new innovation is the battery case, which I don't care for.
I agree. Even soundguys review the numbers were worse than 4 nc. Moreover call quality microphone was better with 4 nc too but not sure why soundguys gave an editors choice.
Just to let all singaporeans know.. can buy earfun air pro 4 @ impulse in mid valley south key in JB. price after conversion and discount. i paid only sgd$85 only and they give gave me a free rubber casing from earfun so you can hook to your bag or jeans.
I just ordered the 4 NC but didn't realize the 4 Pro just came out. Not sure if I'm missing out but doesn't seem like theres anything too crazy to justify the additional $30. I'd say the biggest thing for me is fitting and staying in the ear since thats always the biggest issue with me for earbuds. Any insight on the fitting between the two?
I've just got the pro, good but not £70 more than l4nc good. For one the case is a gimmick and an obvious point of breakage. I'd stick with your l4nc order.
Even soundguys review the numbers were worse then 4 nc. Moreover call quality microphone was better with 4 nc too but not sure why soundguys gave an editors choice.
@@ThePowersil I read their written reviews of both today. One can infer which they thought best from their data, but I'm a little surprised that in their review of the Pro they didn't go into exactly how it compared to the NC. They did add some text to that effect to the end of NC review, but it was limited to a run down of the extras specs, which is as good as useless.
@@Bungle2010 yeah, but the microphone quality seemed pretty bad on the pro. I didn't try it side by side, but the 4 nc is pretty darn good. Prime deal has it at $69.99! Going to return the ones I got for $99.99 last week!
I still have the Liberty 3 Pro and they still work ok, no problems with the battery life, I do have a problem when I put it back on the case that the pins don't aling sometimes, other than that they are still going.
Stellar review as always 💯! Sadly I've lost a lot of faith in Soundcore. Top tier features and App support, great sound etc - only for spotty QC to degrade battery life and/or brick the entire thing prematurely.
@@HTSontherun soundcore product is good, i said as a customer Edifier they send me a full seal package of neobuds pro which is left side earbud already dead and the case cant never be charged. I get refund then
I have a pair of Edifier Neobuds Pro, 1 yr after using the batt could only last a bit over 1 hour, and now after 2 yrs, not even half an hour. Not buying one ever again.
@@Ryou6 I'm using Neobuds pro for 1 and a half year now, i don't find any problem with it, 1 thing i noticed, the longer you use it the better it sounds.
