Wireless Earbuds / Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Two-way drivers and IP57 — the Galaxy flagship, locked to Galaxy phones.
Wins overall by 0.1 points
Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro wins by 0.1 points, which is not enough to settle it. LDAC and wireless charging under $100 — the budget benchmark. Pick on the specs that matter to you, not the overall score.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Soundcore Liberty 4 NC are both closely matched wireless Earbuds models, and the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC is $150 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro ($99.99 vs $249.99). On Battery, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC leads (9.0 vs 6.5/10) — playtime in the buds and total runtime with the case. On Value, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC leads (9.5 vs 7.0/10) — features and performance relative to price. On Durability, the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro leads (8.5 vs 6.5/10) — IP rating, build materials and case robustness. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro scores 8.0/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.9/10 for the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $99.99 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Battery (ANC on) (hrs) | 6 | 8✓ |
| Battery with Case (hrs) | 21 | 40✓ |
| Active Noise Cancelling | ANC 2.0 — adaptive, with real-time EQ analysis and repositioned wind-resistant microphones | Adaptive ANC 2.0, hybrid, with a claimed 98.5% noise reduction |
| Driver Size (mm) | Samsung states a two-way design with a woofer roughly 20% larger than the Buds3 Pro, but publishes no millimetre figure | 11 |
| Bluetooth | Samsung's US specification says 5.4 while retail listings claim 6.1 — unresolved | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes, but across Samsung devices only | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX4 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Weight per Bud (g) | Not published by the manufacturer | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, SSC and LC3 — no LDAC or aptX | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Spatial Audio | Yes, with head tracking, but Samsung devices only | Not published by the manufacturer |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Blue, Pink |
Category Scores
Sound Quality
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on tuning, detail and codec support. If that is what you are buying for, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC does not close the gap elsewhere.
Noise Cancelling
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on how much ambient noise is actually removed. If that is what you are buying for, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC does not close the gap elsewhere.
Battery
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC leads clearly here, 9.0 against 6.5 — a 2.5-point margin on playtime in the buds and total runtime with the case. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro does not close the gap elsewhere.
Comfort & Fit
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.5 — a 0.5-point margin on weight, fit options and how they feel over long sessions. If that is what you are buying for, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC does not close the gap elsewhere.
Call Quality
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.0 — a 1.5-point margin on microphone performance and background noise rejection. If that is what you are buying for, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC does not close the gap elsewhere.
Features
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Soundcore Liberty 4 NC are level here, at 8.5/10 each. app depth, spatial audio, multipoint and extras is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Durability
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.5 — a 2.0-point margin on IP rating, build materials and case robustness. If that is what you are buying for, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC leads clearly here, 9.5 against 7.0 — a 2.5-point margin on features and performance relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro if…
- • Durability matters most to you — the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro scores 8.5/10 here (IP rating, build materials and case robustness).
- • Call Quality matters most to you — the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro scores 8.5/10 here (microphone performance and background noise rejection).
- • Sound Quality matters most to you — the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro scores 8.5/10 here (tuning, detail and codec support).
- • Your main use case is calls or travel.
Choose the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC if…
- • Battery matters most to you — the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores 9.0/10 here (playtime in the buds and total runtime with the case).
- • Value matters most to you — the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores 9.5/10 here (features and performance relative to price).
- • You want to spend less — it's $150 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is budget.
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Pros
- +Two-way drivers with dual amplifiers is a genuinely more capable design than single-driver rivals
- +IP57 matches AirPods Pro 3 for ruggedness
- +Auracast support and 24-bit hi-res on Galaxy phones
- +Excellent call quality with wind-resistant mics
Cons
- −6 hours with ANC on and 21 total is poor for a $249 product
- −Multipoint, head tracking, hi-res and translation all require Samsung hardware
- −No iOS app at all, so iPhone users get basic playback only
- −Samsung's own site and retail listings disagree on the Bluetooth version
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Pros
- +LDAC and Qi wireless charging at under $100 is an unusual combination
- +8 hours in the buds with ANC on matches flagships costing three times as much
- +Full custom EQ plus hearing personalisation
- +Frequently discounted well below list
Cons
- −Plastic build feels its price
- −ANC is strong for the money but short of Bose or Sony
- −Only IPX4, so no dust protection
- −Soundcore now sells the Liberty 5 above it, so this is the value tier rather than the newest
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FAQs
Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro or Soundcore Liberty 4 NC better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Battery, the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro or the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores higher on Battery (9.0/10 vs 6.5/10) — playtime in the buds and total runtime with the case.
Which is better for Value, the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro or the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores higher on Value (9.5/10 vs 7.0/10) — features and performance relative to price.
Which is better for Durability, the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro or the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro scores higher on Durability (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — IP rating, build materials and case robustness.
Which is better for Call Quality, the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro or the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro scores higher on Call Quality (8.5/10 vs 7.0/10) — microphone performance and background noise rejection.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro worth the price difference over the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC is the cheaper option at $99.99 versus $249.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Battery.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro is the better fit if you mainly care about calls or travel. The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC is the better fit for budget.
What's the warranty on the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro vs the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro ships with a 12-month warranty; the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
Nothing Ear (3a) — $99.00
Premium Option
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $299.00
Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.