Verdict: Strong noise cancelling for the money and long battery life. Soundcore doesn’t list a water rating or codecs on its spec page, so check those if they matter to you.
Good for
- Commutes and flights on a budget: adaptive noise cancelling
- Long days: 10 hours per charge, up to 50 with the case (40 with ANC on)
- Tuning the sound: EQ and HearID in the soundcore app
Skip it if
- You want hi-res codecs such as LDAC
- You need a stated water rating for workouts
Key specs
| Battery | 8 h per charge with ANC (10 h off); 40 h with the case with ANC (50 h off) |
|---|---|
| Noise control | Adaptive ANC, transparency mode |
| Weight | 5.2 g per earbud (Soundcore US page) |
| App | soundcore app: EQ, HearID |
How it compares
- Soundcore P30i: cheaper, also with noise cancelling
- EarFun Air Pro 4: LDAC and aptX Lossless at a similar price
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Specs come from the manufacturer’s published specifications (Soundcore Liberty 4 NC product page); iTech Level has not tested this product hands-on. How we choose products.
