Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max vs OnePlus Buds 4
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| Feature |  Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max |  OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 15,500.00 | KSh 16,000.00 |
| Drivers | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers | 11mm woofer (30-layer ceramic-metal) + 6mm tweeter (flat diaphragm) per earbud |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, LHDC 5.0 for Hi-Res, 47ms low latency, Google Fast Pair |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 | Adaptive ANC up to 55dB, real-time adjustment, Transparency Mode |
| Battery Life | 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 | Up to 11 hours per bud (ANC off, AAC)/9 hours (LHDC); Case: Up to 34 hours additional (ANC off) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds | IP55 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 5.5 g per earbud | Earbud: 4.5g each; Case: 40g |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | OnePlus |
| Model | Liberty 5 Pro Max | Buds 4 |
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Titanium Gold | Zen Green, Storm Gray |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5 g per earbud | Earbud: 4.5g each; Case: 40g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 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 | Up to 11 hours per bud (ANC off, AAC)/9 hours (LHDC); Case: Up to 34 hours additional (ANC off) |
| Charging Time | Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours | 10 minutes for 11 hours (ANC off); Full charge: 1 hour for earbuds, 2 hours for case |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C, 10 minutes for 11 hours (ANC off) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, LHDC 5.0 for Hi-Res, 47ms low latency, Google Fast Pair |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.1 | 5.4 with dual-device connection |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m / 33 ft | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes — up to three devices | — |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | soundcore app | — |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Built-in offline voice control | — |
| Sensors | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units | — |
| Special Features | Anker Thus AI chip; AI Note-Taker; smart display case | Dual DACs; Hi-Res Audio; Golden Sound personalization |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers | 11mm woofer (30-layer ceramic-metal) + 6mm tweeter (flat diaphragm) per earbud |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 | Adaptive ANC up to 55dB, real-time adjustment, Transparency Mode |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Spatial Audio | Optimized for Dolby Atmos | — |
| Microphones | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing | 3 per earbud (feed-forward, talk, feed-back) with AI clear calls |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement | Dual DACs, Hi-Res Audio, OnePlus 3D Audio with head tracking, Golden Sound personalization, BassWave, Sound Master EQ |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz – 40kHz (with LHDC) |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Smart charging case with AMOLED display | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C or wireless charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | — |
| Case Features | 1.78-inch AMOLED smart display; AI recording, transcription and summaries | Protective charging case |
| Case Weight | — | : 40g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls, 20 built-in commands, and smart-case controls | Touch: swipe for volume, taps for play/pause/track, long-press for ANC toggle |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds | IP55 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max | OnePlus Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds | Buds 4 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Smart charging case with AMOLED display | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |