For the CROWN 👑 Soundcore Liberty 4 NC vs Liberty 4 vs Space A40

Summary

In this video, El Jefe Reviews compares three Soundcore earbuds: Liberty 4 NC, Liberty 4, and Space A40. He evaluates them across various categories like Bluetooth connection, comfort, controls, battery life, transparency mode, ANC, sound quality, and microphone performance. The Liberty 4 NC stands out for its value under $100, while the OG Liberty 4 excels in sound quality and volume. El Jefe concludes that the Liberty 4 NC offers the best bang for the buck, especially for new buyers, but current Liberty 4 owners can wait for future releases.

Takeaways

• 🎧 Soundcore just released the Liberty 4 NC, making it a strong contender in the $100 earbud market.
• 🔗 Both the Liberty 4 and Liberty 4 NC feature Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio, while the Space A40 uses Bluetooth 5.2.
• 🎮 The Liberty 4 NC and Space A40 have a low-latency gaming mode, unlike the original Liberty 4.
• 👂 The Space A40, with its smaller size, offers better comfort and stability, especially for smaller ears or those looking for sleep-friendly earbuds.
• 🔊 The Liberty 4 NC excels in control responsiveness with its touch controls, which are preferred over the squeeze controls of the original Liberty 4.
• 🔋 The Liberty 4 NC has the best battery life among the three, with 6 hours 37 minutes of ANC on, followed closely by the Space A40.
• 🌬️ The Liberty 4 NC stands out in transparency mode with its wind noise reduction feature, which is missing in the other two models.
• 🔇 The Liberty 4 NC offers superior active noise cancellation (ANC) with Adaptive ANC 2.0, making it stronger than the ANC on the other models.
• 🎵 The original Liberty 4 takes the lead in sound quality due to its dual-dynamic drivers, providing a more natural tonality and wider sound stage.
• 🏆 For those who already own the Liberty 4, there's no immediate need to upgrade, but for new buyers, the Liberty 4 NC offers the best value under $100.

Q & A

Which earbuds are being compared in the video?

The video compares the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, the original Soundcore Liberty 4, and the Soundcore Space A40.

What is the significance of Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio in the Liberty 4 and Liberty 4 NC?

Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio is the latest Bluetooth version used in the Liberty 4 and Liberty 4 NC, offering improvements over Bluetooth 5.2 used in the Space A40, although the difference is not huge.

Do all three earbuds support the same audio codecs?

Yes, all three earbuds support SBC, AAC, and LDAC audio codecs.

Which earbuds offer a low-latency gaming mode?

The Liberty 4 NC and the Space A40 offer a low-latency gaming mode, while the original Liberty 4 does not.

How do the earbuds perform in terms of comfort and grip?

The Liberty 4 NC and Liberty 4 are equally comfortable and stable, while the Space A40, with its smaller size, feels lighter and more stable, making it a better choice for people with smaller ears or for sleeping.

What type of controls do the Liberty 4 use, and what are the issues reported by some users?

The Liberty 4 uses squeeze controls, which worked well for the reviewer but have received mixed reviews from some users regarding their effectiveness.

Which earbuds have the best controls according to the reviewer?

The Liberty 4 NC has the best controls, as they are quick, responsive, easy to learn, and easy to use.

What are the battery life results for the Liberty 4 NC with ANC turned on and off?

The Liberty 4 NC has a battery life of 6 hours and 37 minutes with ANC turned on, and 8 hours and 44 minutes with ANC turned off.

How does the Liberty 4 NC's transparency mode differ from the other two earbuds?

The Liberty 4 NC's transparency mode includes wind noise reduction, which is not available on the other two options, providing an advantage in breezy or windy conditions.

What is the main difference between the ANC technology used in the Liberty 4 NC and the original Liberty 4?

The Liberty 4 NC uses Adaptive ANC 2.0, which adapts to the user's ears and creates a new filter depending on the outside noise, providing stronger ANC in various conditions compared to the original Liberty 4's Soundcore HearID Adaptive ANC.

Which earbuds have the highest volume level, and what are their respective decibel levels?

The original Liberty 4 has the highest volume level at 117.1 decibels, followed by the Liberty 4 NC at 116.4 decibels, and the Space A40 at 113.6 decibels.

How does the sound quality of the Liberty 4 NC compare to the original Liberty 4?

The Liberty 4 NC has a single 11-millimeter dynamic driver with strong bass and clean treble, while the original Liberty 4 has dual-dynamic drivers providing deeper bass extension, a cleaner mid-range, and a wider sound stage, making the original Liberty 4 the winner in sound quality.

What is the reviewer's final recommendation for someone who does not own any of these earbuds?

The reviewer recommends the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC for its incredible value and performance, especially considering its sub $100 price tag.