Skip to content

Earbud comparison

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

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

Compared products
01Selected
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.5 g with the case.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 17,970In Stock
02
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.6 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 17,500In Stock

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

JBL Live FlexKSh 17,500
JBL LIVE BUDS 3KSh 19,000
Google Pixel Buds ProKSh 18,000
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro MaxKSh 15,500
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProKSh 18,500
JBL Live Pro 2KSh 18,000
OnePlus Buds Pro 3KSh 17,000
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro is the better buy: it offers up to 40 hours with the charging case and has better water and dust protection (IP55) and hi-res Bluetooth audio.

Connections

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Charging case uses USB-C
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Uses USB-C

Fit

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Replaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Open-fit design

Weight

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
5.5 g
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
4.6 g per earbud

Battery life

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Up to 40 hours with the case
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Up to 24 hours with the case

Controls

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Squeeze and slide on earbud stems
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Rated for up to 40 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Supports spatial audio.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).
  • Uses USB-C for charging.

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

More topicsFewer topics
6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySoundcore Liberty 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
FitReplaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XLOpen-fit design
Weight5.5 g4.6 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with the caseUp to 24 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.1
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appWorks with the Galaxy Wearable app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
BrandSoundcoreSamsung
ModelA3954HF1; A3954HG1; A3954H11; A3954H31; A3954H61; A3954H21Galaxy Buds 4 (SM-R540)
Announced3 October 2024; Anker Japan launch announcement2026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorGlossy Black; Glossy Light Blue; Black; Blue; Green; White—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
Weight5.5g without case, as listed in UK technical table4.6g per earbud
Dimensions—30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
Battery LifeANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 40h total with case; ANC on: up to 7.5h / 30h totalUp to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Charging TimeEarbuds: up to 40 minutes; case without earbuds: approximately 2.5h by cable / 3.5h wirelessly—
Fast ChargingFive-minute earbud charge provides up to four hours under stated conditions—
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C
Wireless ChargingCase supports wireless charging; compatible charger separateYes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
ConnectionBluetooth wireless audioBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.1
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m under suitable conditions—
ConnectorUSB-C charging port on case; wireless Bluetooth audioWireless audio connection
App Supportsoundcore app; supported settings and firmware updatesGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings
Multipoint Connection—Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
SensorsSix sound sensors and one barometric pressure sensor; wearing detectionAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)
Special FeaturesSmart case; wearing detection; HearID 4.0; Spatial Audio optionsLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder
Voice Assistant—Bixby

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
Drivers10.5mm and 4.6mm dynamic drivers; ACAA with titanium-coated tweeter and digital crossover11mm 1-way dynamic driver
Frequency Response14Hz–40kHz—
Impedance15.3Ω + 10.3Ω—
Audio CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC; LDAC requires compatible device and cannot be used with dual connections or Spatial Audio simultaneouslyAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC 3.0; seven sensors; adjustments described every 0.3 secondsYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient sound level adjustment through app and case controlsAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control
MicrophonesSix microphones with AI noise reduction and wind-noise processing6 microphones
Audio FeaturesACAA dual-driver system; HearID 4.0; custom equaliserAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band
Spatial Audio—Samsung 360 Audio

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
Case TypeSliding-lid charging case with Smart Display and touch barCharging case
Case Battery Life40h total including earbuds with ANC off; 30h total with ANC onUp to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Case ChargingUSB-C cable or compatible wireless charger; input 5V 1AUSB-C; wireless charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingSupportedYes
Case FeaturesSmart Display, touch bar and app-configurable case functions515mAh typical battery
Case Dimensions—51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D)
Case Weight—45.1g

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
ControlsSqueeze and slide on earbud stems; case touch bar; supported app settingsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 earbuds, per model-specific user guide; not a case protection ratingIP54
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsReplaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL; M attached initiallyOpen-fit design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
Headphones / EarbudsLiberty 4 Pro left and right earbudsGalaxy Buds 4 earbuds
Charging CaseCharging case with display and touch barCharging case
Charging CableProvided USB-C charging cableUSB-C cable not included
Audio CableNot applicable; true wireless audio designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesReplaceable ear tips in XXS, XS, S, M, L and XLOpen-fit design
Documentation—Quick Start Guide

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • 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.

In summary

The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro is the better buy for almost everyone, with up to 40 hours with the charging case and better water and dust protection.

Back to compared products ↑

Related comparisons

Back to Top

My Cart