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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC

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Ranked #5 in Earbuds
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Anker's warranty and support reputation is the best in the budget tier, and this model has the largest installed base and longest track record of Soundcore's current lineup. The value pick you can still recommend years later.

Consolidated from 34 cited sources across 32 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

  • 26 positive sources
  • 6 mixed sources
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Pros & cons

  • ✓ best warranty and support reputation in budget tier
  • ✓ longest track record
  • ✓ Strong active noise cancellation
  • ✓ Supports LDAC for high-quality audio
  • ✓ Long battery life
  • ✗ Built on an older platform, with newer Soundcore models available
  • ✗ Newer models are arriving to challenge it

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link.

Evidence 10 articles and 24 video reviews

26 positive sources

K Keen Review Article · Jul 2026
Anker's Soundcore Liberty 4 NC promises flagship-adjacent noise cancelling, all-day battery, and a built-in heart-rate sensor for well under $150. I wore them daily for five weeks across gym sessions, two long-haul flights, a return to an open-plan office, and one accidental trip through a washing machine to find out which of those claims actually hold up and which are spec-sheet padding. The short version: the ANC and battery life earned a permanent spot in my travel bag, but a few rough edges keep it from being an unqualified win.
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T Tech Spurt Tech Spurt · 1.4M subscribers · Jul 2023
Reviewing Anker's Soundcore Liberty 4 NC true wireless earbuds, my favourite buds at a £100 budget price with excellent ANC and some of the best battery life. If you're after cheap TWS buds in 2023, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC boast customised sound from 11mm drivers and impressive noise cancelling. Plus excellent app support and intuitive touch controls
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D Digital Trends Derek Malcolm · reviewer · Dec 2018
And that all-important sound quality also impresses, with our Soundcore Liberty 4 NC review stating that they “deliver a more robust and better-balanced sound signature, especially in the midbass and bass” compared to their Life P3 predecessor.
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M Mike O'Brien Mike O'Brien · 659K subscribers · Jun 2023
These earbuds check all the boxes on paper and are priced at less than half the cost of AirPods Pro.
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S Scarbir Bart Breij · reviewer · Jul 2026
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC convinces with a ton of useful features, entertaining sound and - even in between newer models - surprisingly strong Active Noise Cancelling.
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T TechTablets TechTablets · 646K subscribers · Jun 2023
The BEST ANC I've Heard Yet!
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P Pcmag George Yang · reviewer
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC are an excellent set of headphones that are now $43 less thanks to today's Amazon Deal of the Day.
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S SoundGuys SoundGuys · 332K subscribers · May 2025
So, for that, I'm going to give the point here to the Liberty 4NC. Finally, price and value for money. I said this earlier, the Liberty 5 is available for $129 whereas the Liberty 4NC $99. Now, considering everything that we just talked about, and especially considering the fact that the Liberty 4NC has better ANC performance and better default sound quality, I'd actually recommend this to more people over the Liberty 5
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L LeStallion LeStallion · reviewer · Nov 2025
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC represents the best value proposition in noise‑cancelling earbuds right now.
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S SoundGuys SoundGuys · 332K subscribers · Feb 2024
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC are a pair of true wireless earbuds that promise flagship features without the tier-one price tag. Find out why these sub-$100 earbuds impressed us in our five minute review!
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R Rokform Ethan Blake (Guest Author) · reviewer · Jun 2026
Best battery life: Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC that just keeps going
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S Shaan Haider Shaan Haider · 180K subscribers · Jun 2023
Buy the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC : https://amzn.
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C CEONTHEMAKING CEONTHEMAKING · 174K subscribers · Jun 2023
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC - Soundcore Strikes Again!
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E EL JEFE REVIEWS EL JEFE REVIEWS · 153K subscribers · Jun 2023
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC have arrived and they are making it tough to justify spending big bucks for earbuds from Apple, Sony, or Samsung!
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O OSReviews OSReviews · 140K subscribers · Jun 2023
Enjoy the Strongest Noise Cancelling Experience, Anywhere
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I InsideTech InsideTech · 125K subscribers · Jun 2023
The Liberty 4 NC seem to take the template of the Liberty 4 and combine that with the best aspects from each of Soundcore's earbuds series: the battery life and ANC performance from their Space series (like the A40s we recently featured in the ‘best earbuds under $100’ video), but also the sound quality from their Liberty Series but…with a price tag that fits into the Life series. It results in…not just soundcore’s best earbuds yet…but I think the new market leader for earbuds under $100!
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D DHRME DHRME · 107K subscribers · Jul 2023
What can you say about the SoundCore Liberty 4 NC that hasn’t been said already. Well first off, LDAC, 22 EQ presets, a 10 band EQ, a hearing test. --show clip of wong saying ‘what you want more?’ from avengers endgame--- On AAC, these were also the loudest sounding buds on the list - if you wanna get into hearing damage territory.
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S Sean Talks Tech Sean Talks Tech · 92K subscribers · Jun 2023
Literally the Best All Round ANC Earbuds TODAY! Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Review! Soundcore have had a successful launch with their Liberty 4 earbuds, and it left us wondering, what’s next in the soundcore Liberty 4 line? Is there a pro version? Today we have our answer.
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T Technical TOG Technical TOG · 31.3K subscribers · Apr 2026
Included in the box is the Soundcore Liberty 4NC and the charging case and some ear tips and of course the USB cable. So, we're going to get into the unboxing right here and if you open up the box, you're immediately be greeted with the earbuds themselves. Now, they are covered in a some type of packaging, so just remove that and then you can open up the case to see the earbuds design and I really think the design looks good so far, especially the unboxing experience
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T The Product Critiques The Product Critiques · 8.9K subscribers · Aug 2023
Whether you're a music enthusiast, a frequent traveler, or simply looking for top-notch wireless earbuds, this review will help you understand why the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC is a standout choice for superior audio and a hassle-free listening journey
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H Howard The Magic Tech Guy Howard The Magic Tech Guy · 4.9K subscribers · Jul 2023
this tutorial will help you get the most enjoyment and best sound from your soundcore app ios and android
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P Preston's Thoughts Preston's Thoughts · 4.7K subscribers · Jul 2023
Best ANC for the PRICE!
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S South Side Tech ZW South Side Tech ZW · 2.7K subscribers · Jul 2026
They sound really good and are a noticeable improvement on the R 50 INCs, which they themselves were also quite good. These Liberty 4 NCs take it up a notch on the meat of the sound. Audio is rich and balanced and I am happy to say that they added a bit more bass to the mix, which I always appreciate. And an interesting party trick is that the higher the volume, the better the bass.
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T Tech With Dom Archive Tech With Dom Archive · 2.6K subscribers · Jun 2023
I've been daily driving these earbuds for a while now and I think that they sound great and have some incredible features!
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U Uncensored Reviews Uncensored Reviews · 1.1K subscribers · Jul 2025
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4NC certified anger. If you're tired of trash audio, flaky Bluetooth, or weak ass battery life, fix your life
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N NeroCodes NeroCodes · 331 subscribers · Apr 2026
One feature about this Soundcore um Liberty 4 NC that's my favorite is actually the dual connections
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6 mixed sources

H HAVIT Business HAVIT Business · reviewer · Jul 2026
Across the Amazon reviews I scanned, "98.5%" came up most often (complaint) — most say "ANC works but don't expect Sony-level depth." The 98.5% figure is a Soundcore-specific metric measured against the Liberty 4 NC's own reference baseline, not an industry-standard dB value that maps to RTINGS or Wirecutter scoring. At $69.99 it's now $20 above the HAVIT TW991 PRO for marginal ANC depth gains, and the Soundcore app pushes firmware updates that occasionally change EQ presets mid-use. Who should buy : Buyers who prioritize battery life above all else. Android users who want LDAC under $100. Long-haul travelers who prize battery over ANC depth. Skip if you read "98.5%" and expect Sony-level isolation. The chamber measurement tells a different story.
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D DHRME DHRME · 107K subscribers · Jun 2023
The NC in the Liberty 4 NC, does live up to its name. We rank noise cancelling on THIS scale. And the Liberty 4 NC came in at Tier A guys! Impressive for a pair of buds at this price point. This puts them in the same class as the Sony LinkBuds S and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. Especially at low end sounds. The mids and highs were… not quite as good. But still impressive overall.
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A App Store Article · Oct 2020
Let’s be real: the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC has killer sound, strong ANC, and all the features you’d expect from premium earbuds — except one: actually being able to find them when they go missing.Their “Find My” feature is a complete joke. It only works when the buds are still connected to your phone. Like… if they’re connected, I obviously have them.
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R Return Remorse Return Remorse · 3.5K subscribers · Jul 2023
While these aren't perfect, they do so many things well for a pair of "budget" earbuds.
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N NBC News Harry Rabinowitz · reviewer · Aug 2026
The only downside is noise cancellation — it’s okay, but isn’t very useful against plane, train and car noise.
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V Verified Reviews Verified Reviews · 1.3K subscribers · Jul 2026
The Soundcore Liberty 4NC earbuds are a compelling option for budgetconscious buyers who want the latest ANC tech, customizable sound, and exceptional battery life, all rolled into one. But be prepared for quirks, occasional ANC inconsistency, medium build quality, and the Bluetooth connection that can drop under pressure. If you want flawless noise cancellation or premium luxury, you may need to invest more cash. But if you want solid performance for everyday use, these can be your trusty soundtrack companions
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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #5 of 24 on our earbuds tier list, in A tier. That placement draws on 34 cited sources across 32 outlets.

None of the 32 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Built on an older platform, with newer Soundcore models available. Newer models are arriving to challenge it.

On our earbuds board, Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC ranks #5 (A tier) ahead of Anker Soundcore Space A40 at #17 (C tier). Anker Soundcore Space A40: RTINGS' benchmark budget pick with LDAC and a fifty-hour case battery. It set the value standard and still holds it.

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