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Liberty 4 NC
Released 29 June 2023.10Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/liberty-4-nc-with-enhanced-adaptive-active-noise-cancelling-system-now-available-on-amazon-and-soundcorecom-301867453.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker-issued June 29, 2023 release explicitly says shipping began that day on Amazon and soundcore.com. SoundGuys June 20 date is not substituted for actual retail shipping. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Form factor
- In-ear
- ANC
- Yes
- Battery life
- 10h
- With case
- 50h
81 of 166 fields known.
At a glance
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
40h
Higher than 91% of other earbuds.
Quick charge
4h1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026Maker states 10 minutes for 4 hours. Public RTINGS Office paragraph explicitly describes a ten-minute charge in the case yielding four hours of playback. ANC, codec and volume for this quick-charge claim are not stated, so they remain unknown.9Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-liberty-4-nc-truly-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Public Office paragraph explicitly describes four hours of playback after ten minutes of charging in the case. The numerical battery/latency/isolation tables are members-only and were not accessed or bypassed.
Higher than 86% of other earbuds.
General
- Series
- Not available
- Model numbers
- A3947, A3947Z111Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026Current maker US product URL identifies sales SKU A3947Z11 for Velvet Black. A3947 is the original QSG hardware model. These identifiers are distinguished rather than presenting the sales SKU as a separate regulatory hardware model.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012512/en_US/000012512.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original official Quick Start Guide explicitly prints Model A3947 and document 51005003876 V2. A3947Z11 is the US Velvet Black sales SKU, distinct from the hardware identifier. The service index also lists an A3947C guide, without proving a different hardware specification.
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Velvet Black, Clear White, Navy Blue, Pastel Pink, Light Blue1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026Five directly listed colour choices. Only the US Velvet Black reference row is represented.
Design
- RGB lighting
- Not available
Drivers and sound
- Drivers per bud
Type Diameter (mm) Dynamic 11 Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026SPECS explicitly identifies an 11 mm dynamic driver unit. A separately stated physical transducer count was not found, so no count is inferred from a single listed row.8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000019752/en_US/000019752.pdfRead 8 October 2026- Driver type
- Dynamic3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Driver size
- 11mm
- Drivers per bud
- Not available
- Diaphragm material
- Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/liberty-4-nc-with-enhanced-adaptive-active-noise-cancelling-system-now-available-on-amazon-and-soundcorecom-301867453.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker-issued June 29 release identifies the custom 11 mm driver as made of Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP). This records the diaphragm material, without applying the polymer claim to the housing or voice coil.
- Frequency response
- Min20 HzMax40 kHz3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026SPECS publishes acoustic 20 Hz to 40 kHz response. Measurement tolerance, codec and test level are not stated. This is separate from codec transmission sample rate.8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000019752/en_US/000019752.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Impedance
- 10Ω3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 20268Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000019752/en_US/000019752.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Sensitivity
- Not available
- Sensitivity reference
- Not available
- Max sample rate
- Not available
- Max bit depth
- Not available
- Adaptive EQ
- Not available
- Onboard EQ
- Not available
- EQ presets
- Not available
- Volume limit
- Not available
Spatial audio
- Spatial audio
- 3D surround sound3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026APP explicitly lists 3D surround sound. This is virtual processing, without inferring head tracking or native multichannel input.
- Head tracking
- Not available
Noise cancelling
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- ANC microphones in both earbuds
- Not available
- Transparency mode
- Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Adjustable transparency
- Not available
- Automatic ANC and transparency blend
- Not available
- Conversation detection
- Not available
Measured
- Frequency response notes (measured)
- Not available
- Bass amount (measured)
- Not available
- Treble amount (measured)
- Not available
- Deviation from target (measured)
- Not available
- Consistency between fittings (measured)
- Not available
- Harmonic distortion (measured)
- Not available
- Sound leakage (measured)
- Not available
- Noise isolation (measured)
- Not available
- Noise isolation, best (measured)
- Not available
- Passive isolation (measured)
- Not available
- Call quality notes (measured)
- Not available
- Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
- Not available
- Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
- Not available
- Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
- Not available
- Latency (measured)
- Not available
- Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
- Not available
- 2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
- Not available
- Latency in game mode (measured)
- Not available
- Longest tested use per charge
- 9.88h
- Battery life with case (measured)
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Weight per bud (measured)
- Not available
Microphones and calls
- Voice microphones in both earbuds
- 61Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026Maker says six microphones with an AI algorithm for calls. Counts the physical microphones across the pair, without adding ANC functions as extra microphones.
- All microphones in both earbuds
- 61Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026The maker explicitly lists six physical microphones. Shared ANC and call functions are counted once. No case microphone is inferred.
- Bone conduction voice sensor
- Not available
- Mic noise reduction
- AI1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Call audio bandwidth
- Not available
- Mic mute control
- Not available
- Sidetone
- Not available
Connectivity
- Chip
- Not available
- Connections
- Bluetooth1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Bluetooth
- 5.31Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 20268Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000019752/en_US/000019752.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Bluetooth codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC6Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-nc-review-100100Read 8 October 2026Exact A3947 review lists SBC, AAC and LDAC. LHDC or later-family LE Audio is not transferred.
- Bluetooth profiles
- Not available
- LE Audio
- Not available
- Auracast
- Not available
- Paired devices remembered
- Not available
- Automatic switching between own devices
- Not available
- Fast pairing
- Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Audio sharing
- Not available
- Wireless range (claimed)
- 10m3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published Bluetooth range 10 m / 33 ft. The direct metric claim is used, without converting the rounded feet value.8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000019752/en_US/000019752.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Wireless receiver
- Not available
- Receiver connector
- Not available
- Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
- Not available
Latency
- Low latency mode
- Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Claimed latency
- Not available
- Lowest claimed latency
- Not available
Compatibility
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ covers phone use, Mac audio and Windows audio. App availability remains limited to Android and iOS.
- Connection per platform
Platform Connection Microphone works Windows Bluetooth Yes macOS Bluetooth Yes - Features that need a specific device
Feature Needs LDAC playback Compatible Android 8.0 or later source. Enable Preferred Audio Quality in the soundcore app and install the required earbud firmware update. LDAC disables multipoint. Full app features Maker recommends soundcore app 3.2.7 or later and current earbud firmware. The companion app is not available for computers. Computer calls On Windows, select Liberty 4 NC Hands-Free for microphone and speaker in the call app. The maker Mac computer guidance instead says to select Liberty 4 NC for input and output. Stereo playback and hands-free calls use different Bluetooth audio modes. Source1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026Current maker FAQ states Android 8.0 minimum for LDAC, a firmware update to enable it, and mutually exclusive LDAC and multipoint. App 3.2.7 and later is the maker recommendation for full features, without asserting that this is the latest app version. Windows conferencing guidance specifically names the Hands-Free endpoint. The separate Mac computer guidance names Liberty 4 NC without that suffix. The visible requirement preserves both platform scopes.8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000019752/en_US/000019752.pdfRead 8 October 2026LDAC section explicitly requires Android 8.0 or later and excludes two-device connection while LDAC is enabled. Additional regulatory and security sections are not treated as proof that old reviewed firmware is current.- Official licence
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery per bud
- 53mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026SPECS explicitly states 53 mAh x 2 earbuds, so 53 mAh per bud. Typical versus rated capacity and nominal cell voltage are not labelled.8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000019752/en_US/000019752.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current official service-index A3947C English guide has the same complete core table: 53 mAh x 2 earbuds, 800 mAh case, 11 mm dynamic, 20 Hz to 40 kHz, 10 ohms, Bluetooth 5.3 and 10 m. This corroborates the published hardware facts without proving universal performance equivalence between revisions.
- User-replaceable earbud battery
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
Mode Codec Includes case recharges Hours (h) ANC off Not available No 10 ANC off Not available Yes 50 ANC on Not available No 8 ANC on Not available Yes 40 Transparency Not available No 8 Transparency Not available Yes 40 ANC off LDAC No 6 ANC off LDAC Yes 30 ANC on LDAC No 5 ANC on LDAC Yes 25 Call Not available No 4.5 - Longest claimed use per charge
- 10h
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
- 8h
- Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
- 10h
- Total with case (claimed)
- 50h
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)
- 40h
- Talk time (claimed)
- 4.5h
- Charging guidance
- The maker estimates about 1.5 hours for a full earbud charge in the case, about 3 hours for the case by cable, or 3.5 hours for the case wirelessly. Ten minutes of charging is claimed to provide four hours of earbud playback. The manual lists a 5 V / 0.8 A input. Use a certified USB-C charging cable and fully dry the buds and charging port first. ANC, LDAC, calls and volume affect runtime. LDAC and multipoint cannot be used together.2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026Component-specific full-charge times come from the current maker FAQ. The original manual table only says up to 3 hours without component scope, so that generic table alone does not establish earbud-only timing. Input 5 V / 0.8 A is literal. No accepted charging watts are derived. Current A3947C guide separately lists a compatible Anker A2337 30 W adapter, which is not a bundled adapter or device input rating.
- Quick charge time
- 10min1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Earbud playback after quick charge
- 4h1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026Maker states 10 minutes for 4 hours. Public RTINGS Office paragraph explicitly describes a ten-minute charge in the case yielding four hours of playback. ANC, codec and volume for this quick-charge claim are not stated, so they remain unknown.9Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-liberty-4-nc-truly-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Public Office paragraph explicitly describes four hours of playback after ten minutes of charging in the case. The numerical battery/latency/isolation tables are members-only and were not accessed or bypassed.
Charging case
- Case battery
- 800mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026SPECS explicitly identifies 800 mAh charging-case capacity. No output capacity or energy conversion is substituted.8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000019752/en_US/000019752.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- User-replaceable case battery
- Not available
- Case charging port
- USB-C3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Wireless charging
- Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Wireless charging power
- Not available
- Speaker in case
- Not available
- Screen on case
- Not available
- Case works as audio transmitter
- Not available
Controls
- Gestures
- Single tap: play/pause, Double tap right: next track, Double tap left: previous track, Double tap: answer call, Hold 2 seconds: end/reject call or switch ANC/transparency3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original manual defaults differ slightly from the SoundGuys firmware 03.82 table. Manufacturer defaults are retained. App assignments remain customizable.
- Remappable controls
- Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Voice assistant
- Not available
Sensors and health
- In-ear detection
- Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Sensors
- Not available
- Heart rate sensor
- Not available
- Skin temperature sensing
- Not available
- Hearing aid feature
- Not available
- Medical clearances
- Not available
- Hearing protection
- Not available
- Health features
- Not available
Fit and durability
- Ear tips included
- XS, S, M, L3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026WEARING diagram explicitly shows XS, S, M and L. The reference retail box confirms four pairs with one fitted pair.
- Ear tip fit test
- Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Dust and water rating, buds
- IPX41Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Dust and water rating, case
- Not available
- Water resistance depth
- Not available
Software
- Companion app
- soundcore1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- App platforms
- Android, iOS1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- User firmware updates
- Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Finding network
- Not available
- Precision finding
- Not available
- Live translation
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Bud dimensions
- Not available
- Case weight
- Not available
- Case dimensions
- Not available
Certifications
- Hi-Res Audio
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Communication certifications
- Not available
- FCC IDs
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Left and right earbuds, Charging case, Four pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Important Safety Instructions7Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_318A3947Z1/Anker-Soundcore-Liberty-4-NC.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Velvet Black retailer public indexed box list was captured October 8, 2026. Full ordinary web open later showed only the footer and local requests returned an access challenge. No bypass attempted. Four tip pairs include one installed pair. Charging adapter and optional soundcore Care are not listed.
- Cables included
Type Count USB-A to USB-C 1
Links
- Product page
- www.soundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z111Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- www.soundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z111Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11Read 8 October 2026
- Manual
- salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012513/en_US/000012513.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original A3947 User Manual linked by the current official service index. Its English APP, WEARING, CONTROLS, LDAC, WEARING DETECTION and SPECS sections were read. The separately listed newer A3947C guide has the same core specification table, but no universal hardware-revision equivalence is asserted.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1.5years4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012512/en_US/000012512.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original official QSG CUSTOMER SERVICE states an 18-month limited warranty, converted to 1.5 years. Its additional-consumer-rights note distinguishes the warranty from statutory rights. Optional paid soundcore Care is separate.
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Variants
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| Model number | Model numbers | Markets | Colours | Wireless charging | Wireless standards | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3947Z11 | A3947 | US | Velvet Black | Yes | Qi | Left and right earbuds, Charging case, Four pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Important Safety Instructions |
Sources
We read 10 sources for this earbuds. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11
- Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947z11
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