Battery life
- Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- Listed playback: 50 hours with the case
- JBL Wave Beam
- Up to 32 hours with the case
Earbud comparison
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC vs JBL Wave Beam
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
KSh 10,010In Stock | 02  JBL Wave Beam
KSh 9,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC lasts longer per charge (10 hours) and has active noise cancellation and larger 11 mm drivers, while the JBL Wave Beam has better water and dust protection (IP54) and is lighter on the head.
Connections
- Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- JBL Wave Beam
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Fit
- Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- Replaceable silicone ear tips
- JBL Wave Beam
- Three sizes of ear tips
Weight
- Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- 5.2 g per earbud
- JBL Wave Beam
- 4.4 g per earbud
Noise cancellation
- Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- Active noise cancellation
- JBL Wave Beam
- No noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- Rated for up to 10 hours per charge (vs 8).
- Active noise cancellation.
- Rated for up to 50 hours in total with the charging case (vs 32).
- Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 8 mm).
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
JBL Wave Beam
- IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
- Lighter: 4.4 g each (vs 5.2 g).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Replaceable silicone ear tips | Three sizes of ear tips |
| Weight | 5.2 g per earbud | 4.4 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Listed playback: 50 hours with the case | Up to 32 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch controls |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Water resistance | IPX4 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the JBL Headphones app |
| Fast charging | 10 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback |
| Drivers | 11mm custom-tuned drivers | 8mm dynamic drivers |
| App support | Soundcore app | JBL Headphones app |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Ambient Aware, talkThru |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same controls: touch controls.
In summary
For most buyers the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC is the better buy; the JBL Wave Beam makes sense if you want better water and dust protection.
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