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OnePlus Buds 3 · 69 €Soundcore Liberty 4 NC · 89 €
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| What matters | OnePlus Buds 3OnePlusMedium confidence | Soundcore Liberty 4 NCAnkerMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.0 | 7.5 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 69,00 € (best in this comparison) | 89,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 9.0 | 9.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 7.2 | 7.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 7.9 | 8.1 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 6.8 | 7.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 3.0 | 3.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 5.6 | 7.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery (ANC on) | 6.5 h | 8 h |
| Noise cancelling | Good, up to 49 dB claimed | Good for the price, up to 98% |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Case charging | USB-C | USB-C + wireless |
| Best for | LDAC without spending three figures · Android users outside Samsung · Long battery life per charge | First good pair of earbuds · Gym and commuting · Losing a bud without crying |
| Avoid if | You want long-term firmware support · You are on iOS | You want premium materials · You need long-term software support |
| Main drawback | Feature set is trimmed on non-OnePlus phones | Plastic build feels its price |
Verdict
Take the OnePlus Buds 3 unless you need support & warranty.
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC scores highest at 7.5, but it costs 20,00 € more than the OnePlus Buds 3, which scores 7.0. That premium buys you support & warranty — 1.6 points of it. Worth it if first good pair of earbuds describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for feature set is trimmed on non-OnePlus phones on the OnePlus Buds 3.
Best overallSoundcore Liberty 4 NC — Highest Worth Score here at 7.5, 0.5 ahead of the OnePlus Buds 3. Best for first good pair of earbuds.
Best valueOnePlus Buds 3 — 20,00 € cheaper than the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC and only 0.5 behind on Worth Score. You give up support & warranty.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.