Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC vs Soundcore AeroFit 2
Quick take: The Soundcore AeroFit 2 costs $5 less; the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC has active noise cancelling while the Soundcore AeroFit 2 doesn't; the Soundcore AeroFit 2 lasts longer per charge (10 hrs).
| Spec | Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | Soundcore AeroFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$75 | ~$70 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Open-Ear & Bone Conduction |
| Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 8 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 50 hrs | 42 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 4 hrs | 10 min → 4 hrs |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 20 mm |
| Weight | 5.7 g | 10 g |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- ✓Claimed 98.5% noise reduction genuinely delivers
- ✓HearID builds a custom EQ profile that works
- ✓LDAC, multipoint, and wireless charging under $75
- ✓10-minute charge buys four hours
- ✓11mm drivers with a 50-hour total
- ✓Street price dips to $57 on sales
- ✗LDAC and multipoint can't run simultaneously
- ✗Glossy pill case scratches fast
- ✗Soundcore app nags with promos and firmware pushes
- ✗Flat oval stems seal loosely, undermining the ANC
- ✗Battery fade reports around the one-year mark
Soundcore AeroFit 2
- ✓LDAC, multipoint, and wireless charging under $100
- ✓Four-position rotating joint aims drivers, genuinely improving bass
- ✓10 hours per charge, 42 with the case
- ✓10-minute charge banks four full hours
- ✓Undercuts the Shokz OpenFit 2 by roughly half
- ✓Comfortable 10g hooks for all-day wear
- ✗Hooks jostle glasses arms more than OpenFit 2
- ✗LDAC badge oversells speakers hovering outside your ear
- ✗Bass stays light despite the adjustable angle
- ✗Leakage is audible to anyone nearby
- ✗Mics struggle in wind on calls