I've spent $250 on earbuds and felt fine about it. Then I tried the Liberty 4 Pro and felt slightly foolish about that.
Not completely foolish, the AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM5 still do things the Liberty 4 Pro doesn't quite match. But the gap is much smaller than $170 worth of gap. At around $80, Anker's Liberty 4 Pro has 7-sensor adaptive ANC, LDAC Hi-Res audio (on Android), 6 microphones, and a charging case with a touchscreen. Those are features you'd expect to see on a $200 product and probably still wouldn't believe were in an $80 one.
What It Is
True wireless earbuds, approximately $80. Adaptive ANC with 7 sensors. LDAC audio (Hi-Res on Android). 6 microphones with AI call enhancement. Charging case with a touchscreen display. Multi-point connection for two devices simultaneously.
The display case is a real differentiator, you see battery levels for each earbud and can swap ANC modes by touching the case. No phone required for quick adjustments.
Who It's For
You'll love this if:
- You use Android and want genuinely Hi-Res audio without flagship prices
- You commute and need solid ANC to survive public transit without going broke
- You work in a busy office and need to focus without spending $200+
- You've been perpetually putting off upgrading your earbuds because of the cost
Skip it if:
- You're on iPhone, AAC is the audio ceiling and you won't access LDAC
- You need absolute maximum ANC (Sony WF-1000XM5 is still better in airplane cabins)
- You have smaller ear canals and have had trouble with earbud fit in the past
Key Features
- 7-sensor adaptive ANC — adjusts every 0.3 seconds; one of the most sophisticated ANC setups at this price
- LDAC Hi-Res Bluetooth — three times more data than standard Bluetooth; audible difference on Android
- Display charging case — touchscreen shows battery and ANC mode; skip the app for day-to-day use
- 6-mic AI noise reduction — clear call quality even in loud environments
- Multi-point pairing — stays connected to phone and laptop at the same time
Honest Take
LDAC works on Android, not iPhone. The ANC is strong but doesn't top Sony's WF-1000XM5 in the loudest environments, airplane cabins especially. And the stem-style fit can be slightly awkward for some ear shapes, something reviewers mention consistently. Test the seal before your return window closes.
These aren't deal-breakers. They're the context you need to buy the right product.
Verdict
For Android users who want the most earbud per dollar, the Liberty 4 Pro is the current answer. $80 for 7-sensor ANC and LDAC audio, it resets what "budget" means in wireless earbuds.
