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AOnePlus Buds 4

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General

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Series

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Liberty1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact product name in the Liberty series. D1203 Pro reference, excluding D1204 Pro Max and non-Pro Liberty 5.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

E513A4Owner's manualoneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2024/eu/store/safety_guide/OnePlus_Buds_4_Safety_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker Safety and Warranty booklet, English page 2, explicitly names OnePlus Buds 4 and E513A. Regulatory radio power and SAR do not establish audio specifications.

D1203, D1203Z312Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-noise-cancelling-earbuds-with-guinness-world-records-certified-call-quality-blue/JJ858R97R8Read 8 October 2026Exact Blue US retail listing Model D1203Z31. D1203 family identity is separately confirmed by official user guide and declaration. No Pro Max model is included.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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21 May 20263Maker product pagesoundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/what-is-anker-thusRead 8 October 2026What soundcore Earbuds Will Feature ANKER Thus section explicitly dates Liberty 5 Pro launch at Anker Day May 21 2026 in New York.

Status

Available1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026The exact US product page offers standalone Liberty 5 Pro for purchase. Charger bundles are excluded.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

OnePlus Buds 37Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/oneplus-buds-4-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review says the OnePlus Buds 4 are the successors to last year's OnePlus Buds 3.

soundcore Liberty 4 Pro21Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202605/27/65209.htmlRead 23 October 2026PhileWeb's launch report names the Liberty 4 Pro as the previous model of the Liberty 5 Pro series.22Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Expert Reviews names the Liberty 4 Pro as a predecessor of the Liberty 5 Pro.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$169.994Maker product pagesoundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-vs-5-pro-vs-5-vs-4-proRead 8 October 2026Quick Comparison Table MSRP row, Liberty 5 Pro column. Intro explicitly says all prices are MSRP as of May 2026. US dollar launch list price excluding sales tax, corroborated by launch-day reviews. Current sales and Pro Max price are excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026US retail reference. Manufacturer US store and exact D1203Z31 Best Buy listing prove US availability.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Storm Gray, Zen Green1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Pearl Blue1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Reference is the original Pearl Blue colour selector. Other marketed colours are excluded from this exact reference file.

Segment

Music2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Music1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer Earbuds category and product description for music listening. Calling features do not make this a dedicated office headset.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026

In-ear5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide explicitly says insert the earbud into the ear canal and select ear tips for a seal.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026

Stem5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview explicitly identifies the control area on earbud stems. SoundGuys calls the shape stemless, while What Hi-Fi describes an outer stem attached to the body. Maker wording takes precedence.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

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Either bud5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls table gives Using Single Earbud controls for both L/R earbuds. One earbud can stay in the case while the other is used, confirmed in exact-model support FAQ.

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AOnePlus Buds 4

Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Woofer	11	1
Tweeter	6	1

Source1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes one 11 mm woofer and one 6 mm tweeter per earbud. Transducer technology is not explicitly stated in the selected source, so row type and driver_type remain unknown.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	9.2	1

Source5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs: Driver Unit 9.2 mm dynamic driver. Singular driver per earbud. No extra tweeter or microphone counted as an audio transducer. Acoustic role left unspecified.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

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Dynamic5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly identifies dynamic driver technology.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

Woofer: 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm. Tweeter: flat diaphragm.2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker illustrated driver descriptions explicitly assign ceramic-metal diaphragm to the woofer and flat diaphragm to the tweeter. Flat does not by itself establish planar-magnetic technology.

Wool-Paper Diaphragm1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specs, Drivers row: 9.2 mm Wool-Paper Diaphragm Drivers.

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min15 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes acoustic Frequency Response of 15 Hz to 40 kHz. Test method and mode are not stated. LHDC sample rate is separate.

Min10 HzMax40 kHz5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states Frequency Response 10 Hz to 40 kHz. This is the product acoustic claim, not codec transmission bandwidth. Tolerance and measurement conditions are unstated. Tabletowo lists 20 Hz lower limit. Maker manual takes precedence.

Impedance

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17Ω5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states 17 ohms. No sensitivity reference is inferred.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

192kHz2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker LHDC 5.0 high-resolution claim: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, up to 1 Mbps. It does not establish lossless transmission. Compatible LHDC Android host required. iOS native Bluetooth does not support LHDC.

96kHz13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly identifies Hi-Res Audio Wireless 24-bit/96 kHz for exact Liberty 5 Pro. LDAC source on Android 8+ and app Preferred audio quality required. No 32-bit inference from codec theoretical capability.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

24bits2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026LHDC 5.0 claim with the same compatible-host and app restrictions as the sample rate.

24bits13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly identifies 24-bit/96 kHz device high-resolution wireless support. Does not assert lossless Bluetooth playback.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Personalized EQ Adjustment section says HearID 5.0 tests hearing, analyzes taste and generates a custom EQ profile.

Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

62Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

813Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026App and Sound Features describes custom eight-band equalizer 100 Hz to 12.8 kHz, corroborated by What Hi-Fi and TechRadar exact Pro reviews.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Balanced, Serenade, Bass Mode2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

soundcore Signature, Clear Vocals, Powerful Bass, Calm and Soothing, Balanced for Pure Enjoyment, Soundcore Balanced6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sound Effects lists these five named presets. The separately cited exact Pro review documents later addition of Soundcore Balanced. Unnamed Custom slots are excluded.13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026App section reports an update during exact Pro testing added Soundcore Balanced and made it the default. Original soundcore Signature remained available. This entry adds the explicitly named later firmware preset to the five documented manual presets. Firmware number is not published.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

OnePlus 3D Audio2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Static OnePlus 3D Audio with the published Android/iOS app requirements. Head tracking is not inferred.

Dolby Audio6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dolby Audio section explicitly names static and head-tracked spatial listening modes. No Dolby Atmos codec decoding is inferred.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dolby Audio, Music Mode, Head Tracking option changes surround sound with head movement.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound identifies Noise Cancellation mode.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker identifies feed-forward and feed-back microphone roles in each earbud. Both microphone placements establish hybrid playback ANC, distinct from its adaptive algorithm.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

42Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Two ANC roles per earbud, feed-forward and feed-back, total four across the pair. The separate talk microphone is not added to this count.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound Adaptive mode adjusts cancellation to environment. This is adaptive cancellation, not automatically blended ambient audio.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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56Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound explicitly identifies Noise Cancellation levels 1 to 5. Normal, Adaptive and Transparency modes are not additional manual strength levels.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

55dB1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Up to 55 dB from OnePlus Test Laboratory. The separate maximum cancellation bandwidth is 5500 Hz. This is not an independently measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient Sound and Controls explicitly name Transparency.

Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Easy Chat lowers music and changes ANC to Transparency when talking. It requires ANC mode and restores original settings after default five seconds without speech.

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/fr/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-I-encounter-wind-noise-when-using-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-outdoorsRead 8 October 2026Exact-model support directs App > Ambient Sound > Noise Cancellation > Wind Noise Reduction. This is selectable processing, recommended only outdoors in windy conditions.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The measured default response has increased sub-bass below 100 Hz and otherwise closely follows the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve.5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Written Objective Measurements section describes the measured default curve and explicitly names its target. No numeric graph interpolation or MDAQS score is stored in acoustic deviation fields.

The default tuning emphasizes bass. The reviewer found ANC changed the sound. Custom EQ can reduce the bass emphasis.14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Reviewer sound listening notes on exact Pro sample supplied by manufacturer, one-week test. Firmware, codec and target curve unreported. Numerical bass/treble/THD values are unavailable.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Speech remains understandable in the published voice samples across several noise environments.5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Reviewer microphone demonstrations and written conclusions, not a maker call-noise claim. Firmware and codec are not specified.

Voices were clear in ideal conditions with occasional popping. Background noise was reduced in office and street tests. Wind tests added reverberation to speech.14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Reviewer ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant microphone tests. Clear Calls was recommended for noisy use. Firmware, phone and codec unreported. No numeric microphone bandwidth inferred.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

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ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.52

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Storm Gray reviewer unit supplied by the maker and tested for two weeks. ANC-on playback lasted 5 h 31 min, stored as 331/60 hours. Firmware, codec and numeric test level are not stated in the product review and remain unknown. This is one earbud charge, not case-inclusive runtime.

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

61Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker states three microphones per side and three-microphone AI calls. Six physical microphones across the pair, not three across the pair.

87Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Call Freely section: ten-sensor matrix has eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction sensors across earbuds. All eight mics feed the call model. Case microphones are excluded.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker three microphones per side. The product page labels feed-forward, talk and feed-back roles.

87Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Eight physical MEMS microphones across the pair. The two bone-conduction sensors are excluded from microphone total. No separate case sensor count is imported.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Yes7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Call Freely section explicitly identifies two bone conduction sensors detecting cranial-bone vibration.

Mic noise reduction

AI1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

AI7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026THUS on-device large neural-net model cross-references microphone and bone-conduction streams to isolate voice from background noise.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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ANKER Thus AI1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Product Specs, Special Features and ANKER Thus AI Chip sections. No unstated processor part number.

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Powering On & Pairing and Multi-Device Connection document Bluetooth audio. Case USB-C is a charging port, not an asserted USB audio path.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

6.19Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly states BT 6.1 for earbuds. Case Bluetooth 6.0 is not used as earbud version.

Bluetooth codecs

LHDC, AAC, SBC1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026The source names LHDC 5.0, normalized to the schema codec name LHDC. AAC and SBC are also named. LHDC requires a compatible host.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specifications FAQ explicitly lists AAC, SBC and LDAC. Earbud Bluetooth 6.1 is separate from case Bluetooth 6.0.

Bluetooth profiles

HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Multi-Device Connection allows concurrent source connections. Pairing memory is not this field.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

21Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

39Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Number of Connected Devices: default two, maximum three simultaneous Bluetooth source devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Google Fast Pair9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Powering On & Pairing explicitly documents Google Fast Pair with Android 6.0 or later.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

10m9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs publishes 10 m / 33 ft range. Claim only, not a reviewer measurement.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

No15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Exact Liberty 5 Pro FAQ question Why is game mode not supported explicitly states product is not a gaming earbud. No zero-latency audio claim from instant voice-control response.

Claimed latency

AOnePlus Buds 4

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Low latency mode	47

Source2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker laboratory claim 47 ms in its low-latency feature. Host, codec and firmware are not specified. It is not an independently measured latency or a universal guarantee.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

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Lowest claimed latency

47ms=CalculatedFrom Claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Guide pairing shows Android/iOS. Exact FAQ PC connection section gives Windows stereo and hands-free conferencing and Mac audio input/output setup. No console compatibility inferred.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AOnePlus Buds 4

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Original guide explicitly documents OnePlus Android and other Android/iOS pairing. No USB audio route is assigned to the charging case.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Windows FAQ explicitly names Liberty 5 Pro hands-free microphone and speaker for Zoom/Teams. Mac instructions identify input/output Liberty 5 Pro. Android/iOS connection from guide Bluetooth pairing. Microphone cells left unknown where not separately proved.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AOnePlus Buds 4

Feature	Needs
LHDC 5.0 high-resolution playback	Compatible Android device with LHDC 5.0. OnePlus Android 12 or later uses Earbuds Function. Other Android 7.0 or later devices use HeyMelody. Not supported on iOS.
OnePlus 3D Audio and Golden Sound	OnePlus Android 12 or later uses Earbuds Function. Other Android 7.0 or later and iOS devices use HeyMelody.
Steady Connect	Select OnePlus phones with OxygenOS 15.0.0 or later.
AI Translation	Select OnePlus devices with OxygenOS 15.0.1 or later. Supported languages are listed in the app.
Voice assistant shortcut	Enable in OnePlus phone Settings or HeyMelody. Available assistant functions depend on the smartphone and its installed assistant.
Single-tap playback control	Disabled by default. Enable manually in OnePlus phone Settings or HeyMelody.
47 ms low-latency mode	Automatically enabled for OnePlus phone users. Other brands require manual activation in HeyMelody.

Source2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Exact footnotes 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 of the US maker product page. These limit advanced features, not ordinary Bluetooth audio compatibility.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Android 8.0 or later and compatible source. Enable LDAC in soundcore app after any required firmware download. Manual prohibits three simultaneous devices. Support FAQ instructs disabling multipoint, Dolby Audio and AI Sound Enhancement.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or later.
AI translation	Latest soundcore app. Earbuds connected to app. Disable Multi-Device Connection.
Anka assistant	Latest soundcore app kept open. Earbuds connected via Bluetooth. Allow background app operation on Android.
Voice control	Commands supported in Chinese, English, Japanese and German.
Easy Chat	ANC mode enabled. Restores ANC and volume after default five seconds without speech.

Source10Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide LDAC, Pairing, AI Translation, AI Assistant, Voice Control and Easy Chat sections. Translation response through the phone is distinct from Pro Max case recording or case translation playback. Exact LDAC support FAQ additionally requires disabling Multipoint Connection, Dolby Audio and Audio Super Resolution. Manual and FAQ differ on two-device multipoint availability, which remains unknown.19Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/eu/article-description/How-do-I-enable-LDAC-on-soundcore-Liberty-5-Pro-Where-can-I-do-thisRead 8 October 2026LDAC FAQ explicitly requires Android source support and firmware download where needed. LDAC cannot be enabled with Audio Super Resolution, Dolby Audio or Multipoint Connection. English manual prohibits only three-device LDAC. The multipoint_ldac boolean is omitted because two-device support is unresolved.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

62mAh1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker unqualified cell capacity of one earbud. Typical versus rated is not identified.

62mAh11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly gives 62 mAh x2 earbuds. Stored capacity is one bud, not sum or charging current. Typical versus rated basis is not identified.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No4Owner's manualoneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2024/eu/store/safety_guide/OnePlus_Buds_4_Safety_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original safety instructions explicitly prohibit replacing or disassembling the battery. No manufacturer-approved normal replacement procedure was found.

No16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact D1203 Safety Instructions, English Important Safety Information item b: product contains non-replaceable batteries and explicitly says do not replace batteries yourself. Applies to the supplied product batteries. No disposal or service disassembly is represented as normal user replacement.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AOnePlus Buds 4

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	11
ANC off	AAC	Yes	45
ANC on	AAC	No	6
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24
ANC off	LHDC	No	9
ANC off	LHDC	Yes	37
ANC on	LHDC	No	5.5
ANC on	LHDC	Yes	22
Call	Not available	No	6
Call	Not available	Yes	24
Call	Not available	No	4
Call	Not available	Yes	17

Source1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026All rows use 50% volume. AAC playback claims: ANC off 11 h buds / 45 h total and ANC on 6 h / 24 h. LHDC playback: off 9 h / 37 h and on 5.5 h / 22 h. Call rows 6 h / 24 h are ANC off, and 4 h / 17 h are ANC on. The maker labels those calls HFP, a profile rather than an actual speech codec, so codec is omitted for call rows. The call mode cannot encode ANC, so those conditions remain here. with_case includes the initial earbud charge.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Yes	50
ANC on	Not available	No	6.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	28
ANC on	LDAC	No	4.5
Call	Not available	No	4

Source11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs gives ANC off 12 h per earbud charge / 50 h total and ANC on 6.5 h / 28 h total. LDAC+ANC 4.5 h. Call row uses ANC on 4 h. Claims are maxima. Volume, source and firmware unstated. Feature-dependent Dolby/voice/AI runtime rows omitted because table cannot name those modes explicitly.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

11h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

11h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

45h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

50min1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker specifies earbuds-only charge time about 50 minutes. The separate about-80-minute result includes both earbuds and case, so it is not stored as case_charge_time_min.

60min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs Charging Time explicitly gives earbuds up to 1 hour. This is buds in case, not case recharge.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

5min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging states a 5 minute earbud charge gives 4 hours playback.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

3.5h1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker earbuds-only claim is 3.5 hours after ten minutes. Conditions ANC off, AAC, 50% volume. The eleven-hour quick-charge headline includes case recharges and is not stored here.

4h1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact Specifications FAQ: a 5-minute charge provides 4 hours of playtime in Normal mode. This is ANC-off earbud playback, not case-inclusive runtime.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging section and US Specifications FAQ: 4 hours after a 5 minute earbud charge in Normal (ANC-off) mode. Not case-inclusive total.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

530mAh1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker unqualified charging case cell capacity. It is separate from one-bud capacity.

690mAh11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly gives 690 mAh charging case cell capacity. Not USB output capacity or Pro Max case recording runtime.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No4Owner's manualoneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2024/eu/store/safety_guide/OnePlus_Buds_4_Safety_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same original safety rule covers the device and accessories, including charging case batteries. Service repair and disposal are not routine user replacement.

No16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact D1203 Safety Instructions, English Important Safety Information item b: product contains non-replaceable batteries and explicitly says do not replace batteries yourself. Applies to the supplied product batteries. No disposal or service disassembly is represented as normal user replacement.

Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

USB-C11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview labels charging case USB-C port.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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180min11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging says empty case with earbuds removed takes 3 hours by cable. Specs matches. This is case alone, not combined charging.

Wireless charging

No5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states the USB-C case does not support wireless charging.

Yes11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging instructs placing case at center of a wireless charger.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Qi14Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-review-worth-the-wait-157556Read 8 October 2026Battery section explicitly identifies Qi case charging. Tabletowo independently identifies Qi. No Qi2/MagSafe support inferred.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Resetting explicitly states a notification sound is heard from charging case. No Pro Max meeting-playback speaker functionality is imported.

Screen on case

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Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Smart Screen show display controlling features and showing separate bud and case battery levels.

Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Swipe2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Touch, Swipe, Voice commands12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls supports touch, swipe and Voice Control section identifies on-earbud hands-free spoken commands.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Swipe12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls explicitly maps slide up/down on either earbud to volume changes.

Gestures

Single tap, Double tap, Triple tap, Touch and hold for one second, Slide up and down3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Original English touch table. Single-tap playback is disabled by default and must be enabled in app settings.

Double tap, Tap and hold, Swipe up, Swipe down12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls table names these gestures. No head gesture control is inferred from head tracking.

Remappable controls

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controls explicitly says controls can be customized in soundcore app.

Voice assistant

Google Gemini, Google Assistant, Apple Siri2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Anka12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026AI Assistant describes Anka, accessed with Hey Anka and app Chat With Anka. Generic Siri/Google Assistant are not added.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Detection pauses playback on removing an earbud and resumes on reinsertion. Enabled by default and can be disabled.

Sensors

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Infrared wear-detection sensors, Bone-conduction voice sensors20Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-liberty-5-proRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ, Wearing Detection section explicitly identifies IR sensors on the inside of both earbuds. Bone-conduction voice sensors are separately described by the exact-model Anker launch release. Head tracking alone is not used to infer a gyroscope.

Heart rate sensor

Not available

Not available

Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

Not available

Not available

Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Personalized EQ Adjustment explicitly identifies hearing testing. No clinical hearing diagnostic clearance is asserted.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

XXS, XS, S, M, L12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide diagram labels XXS, XS, S, M and L. M installed at purchase.

Ear tip materials

Silicone4Owner's manualoneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2024/eu/store/safety_guide/OnePlus_Buds_4_Safety_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Silicone13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Construction section identifies silicone ear tips. Five sizes supplied, confirmed manual.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Not available

Fins12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Wearing Guide identify removable ear fins in sizes 0, 1, 2. Size 1 installed. No ear hook.

Ear tip fit test

Yes3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide explicitly directs Settings > Fit Test in app.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP551Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

IP5512Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs explicitly IP55 for earbuds only. Charging case IP rating is not inferred.

Dust and water rating, case

Not available

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

HeyMelody and OnePlus Wireless Earphones3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Original guide names built-in Wireless Earphones / OnePlus Buds settings on OnePlus phones and HeyMelody for other Android/iOS phones. Current US footnotes take precedence for advanced feature OS requirements.

soundcore12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wearing Guide, Controls, firmware and multiple feature sections explicitly identify soundcore app.

App platforms

Android, iOS3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026

Android, iOS12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pairing diagrams document Android and iOS. AI Assistant explicitly discusses Android background app access. App also used on iOS.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Firmware Update section gives user update procedure through app with case open and earbuds charging.

Finding network

Not available

Apple Find My7Press releaseprnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/earbuds-that-think-anker-unveils-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-and-liberty-5-pro-max-with-ankers-first-neural-net-chip-302780254.htmlRead 8 October 2026Both models features paragraph explicitly names Apple Find My. This is a launch claim. Manual separately documents local Bluetooth finding. No UWB precision finding is inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

Not available

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Live translation

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Yes12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026AI Translation supports Real-Time and Face-to-Face translation through connected soundcore app. Multipoint must be disabled. Phone speaker handles outward translated speech, not a Pro Max recording case.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.73g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker single-earbud mass 4.73 ± 0.2 g. Empty-case mass is omitted because the linked workbook has 39.97 g and 39.57 g on differently keyed sheets without an exact colour/configuration bridge. Unlabelled dimension tuples do not establish axes.

5.5g(0.2 oz)13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly says 5.5 g for one earbud, consistent with US maker 5.5 g without case. What Hi-Fi/TechRadar list 7 g per bud. The maker-linked 5.5 g claim wins. No measured mass claimed.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

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Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker displays Hi-Res Audio Wireless branding and describes compatible LHDC 5.0 high-resolution playback.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless13Reviewtabletowo.pl/recenzja-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-test-opiniaRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs explicitly names Hi-Res Audio Wireless. Exact TechRadar review independently states certification.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

Not available

2AOKB-D1203, 2AOKB-D1203E16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official exact D1203 Safety Instructions page 3 lists these two FCC IDs. Case and earbud allocation unstated, so both are identifiers for this exact product, not guessed individual components.

Other certifications

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CE, UKCA17Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000035682/en_US/000035682.pdfRead 8 October 2026English first page EU & UK Declaration of Conformity identifies soundcore Liberty 5 Pro model D1203 and compliance with 2014/53/EU, RoHS and battery directives. This is conformity declaration evidence, not regulatory test measurements.

In the box

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In the box

OnePlus Buds 4 (one pair), OnePlus Buds 4 Charging Case, Type-C Charging Cable, Ear Tips (S, M, L pairs, M pre-installed), User Manual and Safety and Warranty1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in five sizes, Ear fins in three sizes, USB-C charging cable12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview and Wearing Guide show earbuds, case, five tip sizes and three ear fin sizes. Charging explicitly identifies provided USB-C cable. Paper documents omitted because precise box inventory was not found.

Cables included

AOnePlus Buds 4

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly identifies the supplied cable as USB-A to USB-C. Length is not stated.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5 Pro

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging explicitly identifies supplied USB-C charging cable. Length and opposite connector unstated.

Links

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Product page

www.oneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-41Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

www.soundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-calls1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Exact standalone Liberty 5 Pro manufacturer product page.

Spec sheet

www.oneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2025/specs/buds4/parameter-na-buds4-0701.xlsx1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Public maker workbook linked by the page. Rendered specifications select sheet P000001. The workbook also includes unselected P000002 with differing case mass and call-profile labels, so no exact colour-dependent case mass is inferred.

www.soundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-calls1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d1203-liberty-5-pro-anc-earbuds-clear-callsRead 8 October 2026Specs section and Specifications FAQ of the exact product page. No standalone datasheet was found.

Manual

media.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20Manual3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Maker-authored original two-page English/Hindi user guide hosted by the retailer. Its English page was read in full. Global model identity is separately confirmed by the original OnePlus safety document E513A.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdf5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034993/en_US/000034993.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official English D1203 user guide linked by soundcore support. The similarly named 000035081 PDF is Spanish and is not the canonical manual link.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1.5years16Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/D1203Safety.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official D1203 Safety Instructions page 3 explicitly states 18-month limited warranty, with 12-month India exception. Applied to US reference from same document US/CA support section. Statutory rights and geographic exceptions excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.