Connections
- Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
- Charging case uses USB-C
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
- Uses USB-C
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Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
KSh 17,970In Stock | 02 ![]() Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
KSh 17,500In Stock |
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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.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Replaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL | Open-fit design |
| Weight | 5.5 g | 4.6 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 40 hours with the case | Up to 24 hours with the case |
| Controls | Squeeze and slide on earbud stems | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the Galaxy Wearable app |
| Charging port | USB-C on case | USB-C |
| Drivers | 10.5mm and 4.6mm dynamic drivers | 11mm 1-way dynamic driver |
| App support | Soundcore app, supported settings and firmware updates | Galaxy Wearable app |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Ambient sound level adjustment through app and case controls | Ambient Sound, Adaptive Noise Control |
| Case type | Sliding-lid charging case with Smart Display and touch bar | Charging case |
| Case features | Smart Display, touch bar and app-configurable case functions | 515mAh typical battery |
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| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Samsung |
| Model | A3954HF1; A3954HG1; A3954H11; A3954H31; A3954H61; A3954H21 | Galaxy Buds 4 (SM-R540) |
| Announced | 3 October 2024; Anker Japan launch announcement | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Glossy Black; Glossy Light Blue; Black; Blue; Green; White | — |
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5g without case, as listed in UK technical table | 4.6g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | ANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 40h total with case; ANC on: up to 7.5h / 30h total | Up 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 Time | Earbuds: up to 40 minutes; case without earbuds: approximately 2.5h by cable / 3.5h wirelessly | — |
| Fast Charging | Five-minute earbud charge provides up to four hours under stated conditions | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Case supports wireless charging; compatible charger separate | Yes |
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | — |
| Connector | USB-C charging port on case; wireless Bluetooth audio | Wireless audio connection |
| App Support | soundcore app; supported settings and firmware updates | Galaxy 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 |
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Six sound sensors and one barometric pressure sensor; wearing detection | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
| Special Features | Smart case; wearing detection; HearID 4.0; Spatial Audio options | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby |
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10.5mm and 4.6mm dynamic drivers; ACAA with titanium-coated tweeter and digital crossover | 11mm 1-way dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 14Hz–40kHz | — |
| Impedance | 15.3Ω + 10.3Ω | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC; LDAC requires compatible device and cannot be used with dual connections or Spatial Audio simultaneously | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3 |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC 3.0; seven sensors; adjustments described every 0.3 seconds | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient sound level adjustment through app and case controls | Ambient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control |
| Microphones | Six microphones with AI noise reduction and wind-noise processing | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | ACAA dual-driver system; HearID 4.0; custom equaliser | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band |
| Spatial Audio | — | Samsung 360 Audio |
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Sliding-lid charging case with Smart Display and touch bar | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | 40h total including earbuds with ANC off; 30h total with ANC on | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C cable or compatible wireless charger; input 5V 1A | USB-C; wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Supported | Yes |
| Case Features | Smart Display, touch bar and app-configurable case functions | 515mAh typical battery |
| Case Dimensions | — | 51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | — | 45.1g |
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Squeeze and slide on earbud stems; case touch bar; supported app settings | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds, per model-specific user guide; not a case protection rating | IP54 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL; M attached initially | Open-fit design |
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Liberty 4 Pro left and right earbuds | Galaxy Buds 4 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case with display and touch bar | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | Provided USB-C charging cable | USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio design | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Replaceable ear tips in XXS, XS, S, M, L and XL | Open-fit design |
| Documentation | — | Quick Start Guide |
These products have the same published specifications.
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.
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