There are really good headphones for under $30 on Amazon. But if you’re looking for wireless in-ears with active noise-cancellation (ANC) and a lot of features, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 is worth a look.
The anchor stud earrings are currently available on Amazon at a 27 percent discount for 109.99 euros in black and white color variants. The next best offer is around 140 euros. In blue, the in-ears cost 127.49 euros.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4: Adjustable ANC for maximum noise reduction
Let’s take a closer look at the features of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4. In terms of sound, the little in-ears are huge. That is also due two dynamic drivers per earbud. Kopfhoerer.de testifies to the Liberty 4 “overall a very successful tuning.” Super: with a hearing test via the Soundcore app you can adjust the sound profile to your individual needs.
The active noise reduction (ANC) is also convincing, especially if you have also tailored this function to you by means of a hearing test. You can control the noise canceling manually or let it work fully automatically in adaptive mode. There is also a transparency mode that can be adjusted as well. testing of headphone.com And computer image but complained that there is a certain background noise in transparency mode.
There are also points deductions for battery life, which is under full load with ANC turned on and high volume around five to six hours lies. Other in-ears do more. With normal use, the batteries last about eight hours. The charging case gives a total of 21 to 27 hours of juice. Thanks to the quick charge function, the ear studs are ready for four hours of use in 15 minutes.
Fantastic fitness features and IPX4 certification
Incidentally, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 are very suitable for use during sporting activities. Thanks to IPX4 certification, you don’t have to worry about rain or other weather influences – the ear studs do their job reliably. Different ear tips offer multiple options for a secure fit. Touch controls always give you full control over volume and other functions.
This is especially interesting for all fitness freaks heart rate measurement the in ears. You manage this with the Soundcore app. The heart rate is then registered, logged into various statistics and your load is determined. The neck posture analysis is also interesting as it can tell you if your head is in an uncomfortable position.
However, the Liberty 4’s fitness features do not expressly replace medical devices, you should be aware of that. Incidentally, thanks to the high-quality microphones, the ear studs are also very suitable for calling, but best in a quiet environment. The Liberty 4 suffers from wind and loud background noise.
Sony WF-100XM4 as the first alternative with a better battery
If you are on the road for a long time and therefore rely on good battery performance, the Sony WF-1000XM4 is a good alternative to the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4.
The high-end in-ears allow eight hours of music playback under full load. Twelve hours maximum are in with the ANC out. However, the higher battery performance and generally higher quality of the Sony earbuds, including better ANC and great sound, come at a price. The WF-1000XM4 is currently available at Mindfactory for 188.99 euros.