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OnePlus Buds 4 vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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OnePlus Buds 4

OnePlus Buds 4

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 40 g for the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • IP55 water and dust resistance.
  • Battery life: up to 11 hours per bud (ANC off.
KSh 16,000In Stock
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Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.5 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 6.1 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 15,500Out of Stock

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OnePlus Buds Pro 3KSh 17,000
Sony WF-C710NKSh 14,500
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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Buds 4 is the stronger choice: it is lighter on the head and has larger 11 mm drivers, while the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max only has virtual surround sound.

Fit

OnePlus Buds 4
True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes

Weight

OnePlus Buds 4
4.5 g per earbud
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
5.5 g per earbud

Noise cancellation

OnePlus Buds 4
Active noise cancellation
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
Noise cancellation

Connections

OnePlus Buds 4
Bluetooth 5.4
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
Bluetooth 6.1

Audio

OnePlus Buds 4
Dual DACs
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
Hi-Res sound

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Buds 4

  • Lighter: 4.5 g each (vs 5.5 g).
  • Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 9.2 mm).

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max

  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.4).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.
  • Connects to two devices at once.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

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PriorityOnePlus Buds 4Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
FitTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsSilicone ear tips in multiple sizes
Weight4.5 g per earbud5.5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 11 hours per bud (ANC off, AAC)/9 hours (LHDC)Up to 12 hours per charge; 50 hours with the case
ControlsTouch: swipe for volume, taps for play/pause/track, long-press for ANC toggleTouch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.1
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds 4Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
BrandOnePlusSoundcore
ModelBuds 4Liberty 5 Pro Max
Announced20252026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorZen Green, Storm GrayTitanium Gold

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds 4Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
WeightEarbud: 4.5g each; Case: 40g5.5 g per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds 4Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
Battery LifeUp to 11 hours per bud (ANC off, AAC)/9 hours (LHDC); Case: Up to 34 hours additional (ANC off)Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; ANC standard 6.5 hours / 28 hours; ANC extreme 2.5 hours / 10.5 hours
Charging Time10 minutes for 11 hours (ANC off); Full charge: 1 hour for earbuds, 2 hours for caseEarbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours
Charging PortUSB-C, 10 minutes for 11 hours (ANC off)USB-C (charging case)
Fast Charging—5 minutes provides up to 4 hours
Wireless Charging—Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds 4Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
ConnectionBluetooth 5.4, LHDC 5.0 for Hi-Res, 47ms low latency, Google Fast PairBluetooth
Bluetooth5.4 with dual-device connectionBluetooth 6.1
Bluetooth Range—10 m / 33 ft
Multipoint Connection—Yes — up to three devices
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable
App Support—soundcore app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds 4Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
Special FeaturesDual DACs; Hi-Res Audio; Golden Sound personalizationAnker Thus AI chip; AI Note-Taker; smart display case
Voice Assistant—Built-in offline voice control
Sensors—Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds 4Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
Drivers11mm woofer (30-layer ceramic-metal) + 6mm tweeter (flat diaphragm) per earbud9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers
Frequency Response20Hz – 40kHz (with LHDC)—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC up to 55dB, real-time adjustment, Transparency ModeYes — Adaptive ANC 4.0
Microphones3 per earbud (feed-forward, talk, feed-back) with AI clear callsEight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing
Audio FeaturesDual DACs, Hi-Res Audio, OnePlus 3D Audio with head tracking, Golden Sound personalization, BassWave, Sound Master EQHi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement
Audio Codecs—SBC, AAC, LDAC
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Yes
Spatial Audio—Optimized for Dolby Atmos

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds 4Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
Case TypeCharging caseSmart charging case with AMOLED display
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C or wireless charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Weight40g—
Case FeaturesProtective charging case1.78-inch AMOLED smart display; AI recording, transcription and summaries
Case Wireless Charging—Yes

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds 4Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
ControlsTouch: swipe for volume, taps for play/pause/track, long-press for ANC toggleTouch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 (earbuds)IP55 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions—Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds 4Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
Headphones / EarbudsBuds 4 earbudsLiberty 5 Pro Max earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseSmart charging case with AMOLED display
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product designSilicone ear tips in multiple sizes
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP55.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

For most buyers the OnePlus Buds 4 is the better buy; the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max makes sense if you want virtual surround sound.

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In-stock alternatives

Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesFor OnePlus Buds 4Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesView product ↗CMF Ear (R) B171 2024For OnePlus Buds 4CMF Ear (R) B171 2024View product ↗Sony WF-C710NFor Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro MaxSony WF-C710NView product ↗JBL Endurance Peak 4For Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro MaxJBL Endurance Peak 4View product ↗

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