Wireless Earbuds / Beats Powerbeats Fit vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Beats Powerbeats Fit vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
LDAC and wireless charging under $100 — the budget benchmark.
Wins overall by 0.5 points
Quick Verdict
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC takes this by a clear 0.5 points. LDAC and wireless charging under $100 — the budget benchmark. The Beats Powerbeats Fit only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Beats Powerbeats Fit and Soundcore Liberty 4 NC are both closely matched wireless Earbuds models, and the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC is $100 cheaper than the Beats Powerbeats Fit ($99.99 vs $199.99). On Value, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC leads (9.5 vs 7.0/10) — features and performance relative to price. On Battery, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC leads (9.0 vs 7.0/10) — playtime in the buds and total runtime with the case. On Comfort & Fit, the Beats Powerbeats Fit leads (8.5 vs 7.5/10) — weight, fit options and how they feel over long sessions. Overall, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores 7.9/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.4/10 for the Beats Powerbeats Fit. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Beats Powerbeats Fit | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $99.99 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Battery (ANC on) (hrs) | 6 | 8✓ |
| Battery with Case (hrs) | 24 | 40✓ |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Active Noise Cancelling with Transparency, using six microphones | Adaptive ANC 2.0, hybrid, with a claimed 98.5% noise reduction |
| Driver Size (mm) | Not published by the manufacturer | 11 |
| Bluetooth | Class 1 Bluetooth; Beats does not publish a version number | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Not published by the manufacturer | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 buds and case | IPX4 |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Weight per Bud (g) | 5.78 | 5.2✓ |
| Codecs | Not published by Beats | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Spatial Audio | Yes, with dynamic head tracking | Not published by the manufacturer |
| App EQ | Not published by the manufacturer | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Spark Orange, Black, Power Pink, Gravel Grey | Black, White, Blue, Pink |
Category Scores
Sound Quality
The Beats Powerbeats Fit and Soundcore Liberty 4 NC are level here, at 7.5/10 each. tuning, detail and codec support is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Noise Cancelling
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC leads clearly here, 7.5 against 7.0 — a 0.5-point margin on how much ambient noise is actually removed. If that is what you are buying for, the Beats Powerbeats Fit does not close the gap elsewhere.
Battery
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC leads clearly here, 9.0 against 7.0 — a 2.0-point margin on playtime in the buds and total runtime with the case. If that is what you are buying for, the Beats Powerbeats Fit does not close the gap elsewhere.
Comfort & Fit
The Beats Powerbeats Fit leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-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 Beats Powerbeats Fit leads clearly here, 7.5 against 7.0 — a 0.5-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 Soundcore Liberty 4 NC leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on app depth, spatial audio, multipoint and extras. If that is what you are buying for, the Beats Powerbeats Fit does not close the gap elsewhere.
Durability
The Beats Powerbeats Fit leads clearly here, 7.5 against 6.5 — a 1.0-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 Beats Powerbeats Fit does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Beats Powerbeats Fit if…
- • Comfort & Fit matters most to you — the Beats Powerbeats Fit scores 8.5/10 here (weight, fit options and how they feel over long sessions).
- • Durability matters most to you — the Beats Powerbeats Fit scores 7.5/10 here (IP rating, build materials and case robustness).
- • Your main use case is travel.
Choose the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC if…
- • Value matters most to you — the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores 9.5/10 here (features and performance relative to price).
- • 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).
- • Features matters most to you — the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores 8.5/10 here (app depth, spatial audio, multipoint and extras).
- • You want to spend less — it's $100 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is budget.
Pros & Cons
Beats Powerbeats Fit
Pros
- +The wingtip fit is the most secure here for running and gym work
- +Works properly on both iOS and Android, with an official Beats app on each
- +Case is noticeably smaller than the Fit Pro it replaces
- +Spatial Audio with head tracking on Apple devices
Cons
- −H1 chip rather than the H2 in AirPods Pro 3, so a generation behind
- −No wireless charging
- −Beats publishes neither codec support nor a Bluetooth version
- −Only IPX4, so no dust rating despite the workout positioning
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 Beats Powerbeats Fit or Soundcore Liberty 4 NC better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC 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 Value, the Beats Powerbeats Fit 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 Battery, the Beats Powerbeats Fit or the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores higher on Battery (9.0/10 vs 7.0/10) — playtime in the buds and total runtime with the case.
Which is better for Comfort & Fit, the Beats Powerbeats Fit or the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Beats Powerbeats Fit scores higher on Comfort & Fit (8.5/10 vs 7.5/10) — weight, fit options and how they feel over long sessions.
Which is better for Features, the Beats Powerbeats Fit or the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores higher on Features (8.5/10 vs 7.5/10) — app depth, spatial audio, multipoint and extras.
Is the Beats Powerbeats Fit worth the price difference over the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC is the cheaper option at $99.99 versus $199.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Value.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Beats Powerbeats Fit is the better fit if you mainly care about travel. The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC is the better fit for budget.
What's the warranty on the Beats Powerbeats Fit vs the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC?+
The Beats Powerbeats Fit 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
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC — $99.99
Premium Option
JBL Tune Beam 2 — $109.95
Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.