Anker Soundcore - by Anker Liberty 4 Pro True Wireless Review

The Anker Liberty 4 Pro's microphone performance is in the 97th percentile, making it one of the best for calls you can buy. Pair that with 84th percentile ANC and 91st percentile battery life for $130, and you have a commuter's secret weapon. Just know comfort is its weak spot at the 24th percentile.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro is a set of true wireless earbuds that punches way above its weight class in a few key areas. For $130, you're getting microphone performance in the 97th percentile, a build quality score in the 94th, and battery life that lands in the 91st. That's a killer combo for anyone who takes a lot of calls or spends long hours commuting.

Where it gets interesting is the noise cancellation. Its 7-sensor 'Vari-Angle' ANC system scores in the 84th percentile, which is impressive for the price. It's designed to cancel noise from any direction, not just straight ahead. The sound quality is solid at the 73rd percentile, and it supports LDAC for high-res audio if your source device does too.

Let's talk about where this thing really shines: the mics. A 97th percentile score for microphone quality is rare, especially at this price. In practice, that means your voice comes through crystal clear on calls, even in noisy environments, thanks to the six noise-cancelling microphones. The ANC performance is its other standout. At the 84th percentile, it's competing with buds that cost $100 more. The 7-sensor system and real-time adaptive reduction are the real deal for drowning out plane engines or office chatter.

The battery life is no slouch either. You get 7.5 hours from the buds and a total of 30 with the case, plus a wild '5-minute charge for 4 hours of play' quick top-up. That puts its endurance in the 91st percentile. The sound, while good at the 73rd percentile, is the more 'standard' high point here, driven by a 10.5mm dynamic driver and a titanium-coated tweeter.

At $130, the Liberty 4 Pro offers a bizarrely good value proposition, but only if your priorities align. You're getting near-best-in-class microphone and build quality, plus excellent ANC and battery life, for hundreds less than a Sony WF-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra. The trade-off is in comfort and brand prestige. If you need stellar call quality and noise blocking on a budget, this is a steal. If you prioritize all-day comfort above all else, that low percentile score is a deal-breaker.

Stacked against the giants, the Liberty 4 Pro carves out a niche. The Sony WF-1000XM5 ($300) might have slightly better ANC and sound (and likely better comfort), but you're paying more than double for incremental gains. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra ($300) is the comfort king, but its mic and battery scores don't touch the Liberty 4 Pro's. The Apple AirPods Pro ($250) offer seamless ecosystem integration but lack LDAC and this level of battery life. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds are a pure business call focus, but cost more. For pure specs-per-dollar, especially on mics and ANC, the Anker holds its own against all of them.

Skip these if all-day comfort is your non-negotiable. A 24th percentile score means there's a high chance they'll cause fatigue or fit issues during long listening sessions. Also, if you're on an extreme budget (their 'budget' score is 44.5), there are more basic options. And if you live in the Apple ecosystem and value seamless pairing above all else, the AirPods Pro, despite their higher price and lower battery score, might be the less-frustrating choice.

We're giving a strong recommendation to the Liberty 4 Pro, but with a specific audience in mind. If you are a commuter, frequent flyer, or remote worker who needs exceptional call clarity and strong noise cancellation without breaking the bank, these are a fantastic, data-backed choice. The stellar mic, build, and battery scores are legit. Just be prepared to possibly fiddle with ear tips, because that comfort score doesn't lie.