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Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro vs Google Pixel Buds Pro

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

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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
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Google Pixel Buds Pro

Google Pixel Buds Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 6.2 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 18,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro is the better buy: it has better water and dust protection (IP55).

Connections

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Fit

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Replaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Silicone ear tips, S/M/L

Weight

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
5.5 g
Google Pixel Buds Pro
6.2 g per earbud

Controls

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Squeeze and slide on earbud stems
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Capacitive touch and swipe controls

Water resistance

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
IP55 water and dust resistance
Google Pixel Buds Pro
IPX4 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

Google Pixel Buds Pro

  • 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour.
  • IPX4 water and dust resistance.
  • Works with the Google Pixel Buds app.
  • Weighs 6.2 g per earbud.

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PrioritySoundcore Liberty 4 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
FitReplaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XLSilicone ear tips, S/M/L
Weight5.5 g6.2 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with the caseUp to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off)
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appWorks with the Google Pixel Buds app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
BrandSoundcoreGoogle
ModelA3954HF1; A3954HG1; A3954H11; A3954H31; A3954H61; A3954H21Pixel Buds Pro
Announced3 October 2024; Anker Japan launch announcement2022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorGlossy Black; Glossy Light Blue; Black; Blue; Green; WhiteCharcoal, Fog, Lemongrass, Coral, Bay, Porcelain

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Weight5.5g without case, as listed in UK technical table6.2g per earbud; 62.4g case with earbuds
Dimensions—Earbud 22.33 x 22.03 x 23.72mm; case 63.2 x 50 x 25mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Battery LifeANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 40h total with case; ANC on: up to 7.5h / 30h totalUp to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on)
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 conditions5 minutes provides up to 1 hour
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C (case)
Wireless ChargingCase supports wireless charging; compatible charger separateYes (Qi case)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
ConnectionBluetooth wireless audioBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m under suitable conditions—
ConnectorUSB-C charging port on case; wireless Bluetooth audio—
App Supportsoundcore app; supported settings and firmware updatesGoogle Pixel Buds app on Android
Multipoint Connection—Yes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
SensorsSix sound sensors and one barometric pressure sensor; wearing detectionCapacitive touch, IR proximity, motion accelerometer and gyroscope
Special FeaturesSmart case; wearing detection; HearID 4.0; Spatial Audio optionsGoogle Fast Pair; Audio Switch; Find My Device
Voice Assistant—Google Assistant

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Drivers10.5mm and 4.6mm dynamic drivers; ACAA with titanium-coated tweeter and digital crossoverCustom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers
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 simultaneously—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC 3.0; seven sensors; adjustments described every 0.3 secondsActive Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient sound level adjustment through app and case controlsYes
MicrophonesSix microphones with AI noise reduction and wind-noise processingThree microphones per earbud
Audio FeaturesACAA dual-driver system; HearID 4.0; custom equaliserVolume EQ; five-band EQ; active in-ear pressure relief
Spatial Audio—Spatial Audio with head tracking on compatible Pixel devices

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
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 onIncluded in total battery figures above
Case ChargingUSB-C cable or compatible wireless charger; input 5V 1AUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingSupportedYes
Case FeaturesSmart Display, touch bar and app-configurable case functionsProtective charging case
Case Dimensions—63.2 x 50 x 25mm
Case Weight—62.4g with earbuds

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
ControlsSqueeze and slide on earbud stems; case touch bar; supported app settingsCapacitive touch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 earbuds, per model-specific user guide; not a case protection ratingIPX4 earbuds; IPX2 case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsReplaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL; M attached initiallySilicone ear tips, S/M/L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Headphones / EarbudsLiberty 4 Pro left and right earbudsPixel Buds Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging case with display and touch barCharging case
Charging CableProvided USB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableNot applicable; true wireless audio designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesReplaceable ear tips in XXS, XS, S, M, L and XLSilicone ear tips, S/M/L
Documentation—Quick start guide and safety documentation

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 better water and dust protection.

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