Experts recommend OnePlus Buds 3 more than Anker Soundcore Liberty 4
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer OnePlus Buds 3 over Anker Soundcore Liberty 4, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, OnePlus Buds 3 received 3 recommendations: from Forbes (19 Dec 2024), Android Central (4 Jan 2025) and Tom's Guide (9 Jan 2025). By contrast, Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 received only 1 recommendation from Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | +1 | $92 | OnePlus Buds 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | 3 | - | - |
| 45 | N/A | Check price | Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 | - | - | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Mar 2023
Laptop Mag ranked Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 as #13 Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #13 out of 13 Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Adaptive-sounding buds with lots of featuresSource: www.laptopmag.com - On 19 Dec 2024
Forbes ranked OnePlus Buds 3 as #2 Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 OnePlus Buds 3 Best Budget Wireless Earbuds... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com - On 4 Jan 2025
Android Central ranked OnePlus Buds 3 as #9 Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 OnePlus Buds 3 Best valueSource: www.androidcentral.com - On 9 Jan 2025
Tom's Guide ranked OnePlus Buds 3 as #3 Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 OnePlus Buds 3 $99 noise-cancellers with excellent Android integration... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, OnePlus Buds 3 outranks Anker Soundcore Liberty 4. This is not to say that Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 is a bad option. Like OnePlus Buds 3, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 | Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 | Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [16]
- with a score: 11
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Expert Reviews | 100 |
| Average score based on 16 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by TechHive | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
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| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by PCMag | 80 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by Trusted Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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