Experts recommend Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro more than Anker Soundcore Liberty 4
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro over Anker Soundcore Liberty 4, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro received 3 recommendations: from Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023), 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | +2 | $230 |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are wireless earbuds that offer excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit, making them a great choice for music lovers who want high-quality audio and effective noise cancellation. | - | - | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 8 | - | - |
| 45 | N/A | Check price |  Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 | - | - | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Mar 2023 Laptop Mag ranked Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as #7 and Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 as #13
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 13 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The essential wireless earbuds for Galaxy smartphone owners... ... ... #13 out of 13 Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Adaptive-sounding buds with lots of featuresSource: www.laptopmag.com - On 4 Jan 2025 Android Central ranked Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as #5
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Best for Samsung users... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com - On 9 Jan 2025 Tom's Guide ranked Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as #8
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 9 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Best ANC wireless earbuds for Galaxy phones... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro outranks Anker Soundcore Liberty 4. This is not to say that Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 is a bad option. Like Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
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| 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 | - |
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| 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]
Total 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 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 17
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by 9to5google.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Premium Sound via ACAA 3.0: Enjoy sound with deep, punchy bass, accurate mids, and clear treble direct from our acoustic system's dual dynamic drivers. Its wide frequency range allows every part of the song to shine for detail-rich listening.
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From Seller:
- Includes 1 year limited manufacturer warranty
- THEY SAY “HOLA,” YOU HEAR “HELLO”: Now you can communicate freely with someone in another language; Use the Interpreter feature on your Galaxy phone to hear real-time translations through your Galaxy Buds during face-to-face conversations¹
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