Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

What QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where Liberty 4 Pro wins (8) — every spec side by side.

5.8Score

0 advantages≈ $150

Soundcore · 2024Liberty 4 Pro

8.9Score

8 advantages≈ $95

Higher score

5.6Noise control & calls5.8

6.1Battery7.8

2.4Build & features7.9

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Liberty 4 Pro?

QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Total with charging case32 h vs 40 h+27%
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Microphones3 vs 62×
LDACNo · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 5.5 g+82%
Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $1505.8	Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro≈ $958.9
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	10.5 mm
Lowest frequency	—	14 Hz
Highest frequency	—	40,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Adaptive ANC	—	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	3	6
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	10 h
Battery life with ANC	—	7 h
Total with charging case	32 h	40 h
Charging time	1.5 h	1 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	SBC	LDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	Yes
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	10 g	5.5 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Colours	—	Glossy Black, Pearl White, BIue
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes