Wireless Earbuds
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
8.5/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$179.95at Amazon
Buy on AmazonAll products featured are independently chosen by us. However, SoundGuys may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links. See our ethics statement.
Anker Soundcore
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
ANC, battery, and bass, what else do you need?
noise cancelling & sound
8.4/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling8.4
0.010.0
At 8.4, its noise cancelling beats 84% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 90 of the 263 we've cataloged.
4.9/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.9
1.05.0
A 4.9 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 64 of the 263 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life With Case
50 hAbove average50 h
7 h60 h
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 263 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IPX4Most commonIPX435%IP5516%IP5414%IPX512%
IPX4 is the most common — on 35% of the 242 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 263).
Battery
- Battery Life With Case
- 50 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C + Wireless
- Full Charge Minutes
- 180 min
- Battery Life Anc On
- 9.85 h
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IPX4
- Water Resistance
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Bluetooth Codec
- AAC, LDAC, SBC
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Headphone Jack
- No
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Design
- Case Dimensions
- 55 x 30 x 55 mm mm
- Color Options
- Black, blue, pink, white
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- 4 sizes
- Weight Per Earbud
- 5.7 g
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Touch controls
- Eq Customization
- Presets only
- Auto Pause
- Yes
- Mono Mode
- Yes
- Voice Assistant Support
- Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri
Identity
- Model Number
- A3947
Microphone
- Count
- 6
- Noise Reduction Type
- AI-powered
- Type
- Dual microphone
Release
- Date
- 2023-06-20
- Msrp Usd
- 99.99 USD
- Year
- 2023
Sound
- Ambient Mode
- Adjustable level
- Anc Modes
- Off,anc,transparency,adaptive,wind_reduction
- Driver Count
- 1
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Noise cancelling8.4
Isolation4.3
Battery life7.5
Comfort & fit8.1
Connectivity8.0
Design7.5
The verdict
These are definitely a contender for some of the best affordable noise canceling earbuds based on performance and value. With an IPX4 rating, long battery life, and good ANC, these are worth a go. You might not want to go for a run with them, but otherwise they're decent.
✓What we like
✓Price
✓ANC
✓Battery life
✓LDAC, AAC, SBC codecs
✓IPX4
✓Fast pair
✕What could be better
✕Chunky case
✕Many EQ presets are too bassy
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NCSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 11.2 |
| 25 | 11.2 |
| 32 | 10.9 |
| 40 | 10.8 |
| 50 | 10.7 |
| 63 | 10.5 |
| 80 | 9.5 |
| 100 | 7.4 |
| 125 | 4.9 |
| 160 | 2.0 |
| 200 | 0.6 |
| 250 | -0.3 |
| 315 | -0.9 |
| 400 | -1.7 |
| 500 | -2.6 |
| 630 | -1.1 |
| 800 | -0.1 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 0.5 |
| 1600 | 2.7 |
| 2000 | 4.8 |
| 2500 | 7.3 |
| 3150 | 8.0 |
| 4000 | 6.8 |
| 5000 | 8.6 |
| 6300 | 9.7 |
| 8000 | 9.9 |
| 10000 | -0.1 |
| 12500 | 1.7 |
| 16000 | -2.9 |
| 20000 | -30.7 |
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.8 |
| 26 | 1.7 |
| 33 | 2.2 |
| 41 | 2.6 |
| 52 | 2.8 |
| 65 | 3.4 |
| 82 | 4.2 |
| 103 | 4.2 |
| 130 | 4.7 |
| 163 | 4.0 |
| 205 | 6.2 |
| 259 | 7.3 |
| 325 | 7.2 |
| 410 | 7.7 |
| 516 | 5.3 |
| 613 | 8.0 |
| 772 | 14.3 |
| 972 | 15.1 |
| 1220 | 14.9 |
| 1540 | 14.9 |
| 1940 | 19.6 |
| 2440 | 25.1 |
| 3070 | 25.5 |
| 3870 | 21.7 |
| 4870 | 18.2 |
| 6130 | 21.6 |
| 7720 | 31.1 |
| 9720 | 31.7 |
| 12200 | 34.5 |
| 15400 | 33.8 |
| 19400 | 37.1 |
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 0.1 |
| 26 | 14.3 |
| 33 | 26.3 |
| 41 | 33.8 |
| 52 | 30.1 |
| 65 | 30.8 |
| 82 | 29.8 |
| 103 | 29.6 |
| 130 | 28.1 |
| 163 | 26.2 |
| 205 | 31.1 |
| 259 | 24.9 |
| 325 | 18.2 |
| 410 | 17.8 |
| 516 | 15.3 |
| 613 | 14.5 |
| 772 | 24.8 |
| 972 | 22.3 |
| 1220 | 19.5 |
| 1540 | 17.3 |
| 1940 | 26.7 |
| 2440 | 31.7 |
| 3070 | 25.3 |
| 3870 | 24.0 |
| 4870 | 20.4 |
| 6130 | 30.7 |
| 7720 | 30.2 |
| 9720 | 31.5 |
| 12200 | 33.3 |
| 15400 | 28.2 |
| 19400 | 38.3 |
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
4.9
3.9
4.8
4.9
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
Related comparisons
Browse all versus ›See how the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC stacks up against the competition.
Video reviews and comparisons for this product.
Features & Opinions
More from the team ›Commentary and deep dives from the SoundGuys editorial team.
Don't buy the JBL Charge 6. Buy these three speakers insteadThe JBL Charge 6 is a solid speaker, but these three alternatives may be worth buying instead.
Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterSoundcore, please bring this feature back to earbudsEarbud cases don’t need flashy screens or gimmicks. One of the most useful features I’ve tested is way simpler: a built-in phone stand.
Adam BirneyManaging Editor288 people rated the Soundcore Liberty 5 microphone – here's what they saidWe asked, you told us: see how the Soundcore Liberty 5 microphone is rated by the people.
Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerThese budget earbuds have better battery life than the AirPods Pro 2We tested these new budget earbuds in our SoundGuys testing lab, and they stand out in one key metric compared to AirPods.Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerCan $100 earbuds sound better than $300 earbuds? We ran tests to find out.We compared the Soundcore Liberty 5 with the Sony WF-1000XM5 to see if a higher price tag gets you better sound.Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerThese have better ANC than AirPods – and they cost lessWe just tested the latest budget wireless earbuds to come through our lab, and they beat the AirPods 4 in one key area.Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerHow long should your earbuds last? Our battery tests have the answerEarbuds don't last long, but how much is enough?
Christian ThomasEditor-at-large
Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterSoundcore, please bring this feature back to earbudsEarbud cases don’t need flashy screens or gimmicks. One of the most useful features I’ve tested is way simpler: a built-in phone stand.Adam BirneyManaging Editor288 people rated the Soundcore Liberty 5 microphone – here's what they saidWe asked, you told us: see how the Soundcore Liberty 5 microphone is rated by the people.Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerThese budget earbuds have better battery life than the AirPods Pro 2We tested these new budget earbuds in our SoundGuys testing lab, and they stand out in one key metric compared to AirPods.Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerCan $100 earbuds sound better than $300 earbuds? We ran tests to find out.We compared the Soundcore Liberty 5 with the Sony WF-1000XM5 to see if a higher price tag gets you better sound.Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerThese have better ANC than AirPods – and they cost lessWe just tested the latest budget wireless earbuds to come through our lab, and they beat the AirPods 4 in one key area.Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerHow long should your earbuds last? Our battery tests have the answerEarbuds don't last long, but how much is enough?Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeMore Wireless Earbuds
See our top picks ›
Wireless Earbuds
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8
8.2/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$375at Amazon
Buy on Amazon
Wireless Earbuds
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
8.2/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$109.99at Amazon
Buy on Amazon
Wireless Earbuds
Nothing Ear (1st Gen)
8.1/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$77at Amazon
Buy on Amazon