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Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro vs JBL Live Flex

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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JBL Live Flex

JBL Live Flex

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 10.4 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 17,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro has better water and dust protection (IP55) and offers case supports wireless charging and case wireless charging, while the JBL Live Flex lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours) and has larger 12 mm drivers.

Connections

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Charging case uses USB-C
JBL Live Flex
Uses USB-C

Fit

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Replaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
JBL Live Flex
Ear tips included

Weight

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
5.5 g
JBL Live Flex
10.4 g per earbud

Battery life

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Up to 40 hours with the case
JBL Live Flex
Up to 40 hours

Controls

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Squeeze and slide on earbud stems
JBL Live Flex
Touch Control

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Case supports wireless charging.
  • Case wireless charging.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Supports spatial audio.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

JBL Live Flex

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 10 hours).
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 10.5 mm).
  • Uses USB-C for charging.

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PrioritySoundcore Liberty 4 ProJBL Live Flex
FitReplaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XLEar tips included
Weight5.5 g10.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with the caseUp to 40 hours
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProJBL Live Flex
BrandSoundcoreJBL
ModelA3954HF1; A3954HG1; A3954H11; A3954H31; A3954H61; A3954H21Live Flex
Announced3 October 2024; Anker Japan launch announcement2023
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorGlossy Black; Glossy Light Blue; Black; Blue; Green; WhiteBlack, Blue, Rose

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProJBL Live Flex
Weight5.5g without case, as listed in UK technical table10.4g per earpiece

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProJBL Live Flex
Battery LifeANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 40h total with case; ANC on: up to 7.5h / 30h totalUp to 40 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 8 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeEarbuds: up to 40 minutes; case without earbuds: approximately 2.5h by cable / 3.5h wirelessly2 hours from empty
Fast ChargingFive-minute earbud charge provides up to four hours under stated conditionsYes
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C
Wireless ChargingCase supports wireless charging; compatible charger separateNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProJBL Live Flex
ConnectionBluetooth wireless audioBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
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 updatesJBL Headphones app
Multipoint Connection—Yes
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProJBL Live Flex
SensorsSix sound sensors and one barometric pressure sensor; wearing detection—
Special FeaturesSmart case; wearing detection; HearID 4.0; Spatial Audio optionsTrue Wireless
Voice Assistant—Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProJBL Live Flex
Drivers10.5mm and 4.6mm dynamic drivers; ACAA with titanium-coated tweeter and digital crossover12 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response14Hz–40kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance15.3Ω + 10.3Ω32Ω
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 secondsTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient sound level adjustment through app and case controlsAmbient Aware, TalkThru
MicrophonesSix microphones with AI noise reduction and wind-noise processing6 microphones
Audio FeaturesACAA dual-driver system; HearID 4.0; custom equaliserVoice Aware
Spatial Audio—Spatial Sound

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProJBL Live Flex
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 on—
Case ChargingUSB-C cable or compatible wireless charger; input 5V 1AUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingSupportedNo
Case FeaturesSmart Display, touch bar and app-configurable case functionsStandard charging case
Case Weight—52g
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IPX2

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProJBL Live Flex
ControlsSqueeze and slide on earbud stems; case touch bar; supported app settingsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 earbuds, per model-specific user guide; not a case protection ratingIP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsReplaceable tips: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL; M attached initiallyEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 4 ProJBL Live Flex
Headphones / EarbudsLiberty 4 Pro left and right earbudsJBL Live Flex earbuds
Charging CaseCharging case with display and touch barCharging case
Charging CableProvided USB-C charging cableType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableNot applicable; true wireless audio designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesReplaceable ear tips in XXS, XS, S, M, L and XLEar tips
Documentation—Warranty / Warning (W / !); Product Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • 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

Get the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro if you want better water and dust protection and case supports wireless charging, or the JBL Live Flex if you would rather have longer battery life and larger 12 mm drivers.

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