Soundcore by Anker Liberty 4 NC Wireless Earbuds, 98.5% Noise Reduction, Adaptive Noise Cancelling to Ears and Environment, Hi-Res Sound, 50H Battery, Wireless Charging, Bluetooth 5.3

It's always too early to tell with tech items, so here's my day one review. I'll update this as the months go by if anything changes.For context, I've been working at a warehouse where power tools are always blaring. The ANC has done wonders to mitigate this noise -- I can only hear the loudest of tools and it's a very manageable hum, with my music being louder than it (65 db, as determined from the app). It's not completely silent, as many say, but that's to be expected from earbuds. I own the Life Q30s from Soundcore as well and can attest to their quality, so I had some high expectations for these. Needless to say they've done the job quite well.For looks, they're great. The case is cool, too. For comfort, not sure yet. I never used earbuds extensively before, so my ears have felt some discomfort, but that might just be the need to get used to this. The app has been great and the UI is a big improvement from when I first got my Q30s. My one qualm is the lack of volume control. It would be nice to have that available on the earbuds (perhaps a tap macro in a future update) rather than having to reach and grab my phone. But, that doesn't detract anything from my liking of the buds themselves.As for sound quality -- the bad reviews that say the sound sucks have never touched the Soundcore app. The "Soundcore Signature" default just isn't that good... most people can agree with this. But once you change that and find something you like, the quality is wonderful.Overall, a really good start for these. I'm excited to see how these will go.UPDATE: it's now October, so roughly 3 months since I bought these headphones. I must say I've had no major issues so far. There have been some quirks -- sometimes the sound goes all wonky for a split second as if the headphones are having trouble deciding what sound profile they were using. This only happens once every few days, and I use these headphones a LOT, so it's a drop in the ocean. There was also a time where the headphones somehow became uncoupled overnight -- one headphone connected and the other didn't, and after a scare thinking that the earbuds were busted I just reset them and all was good. This only happened once. Sound quality hasn't changed, comfortability hasn't changed, and the NC is a lot more noticeable in a busy college environment. I still heavily recommend these, they've been wonderful and honestly worth the price tag.

**Title: Game-Changer for Earbuds!**I have to admit, I’m not usually a fan of earbuds. Many I've tried have been uncomfortable, fall out easily during physical activity, and often leave my ears feeling itchy. They just felt cheap and low-quality.Then I discovered the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds.Initially, I wasn't thrilled about shopping for earbuds, but as a college student, I needed something that would let me listen to lectures while also enjoying music. I wanted the flexibility to have one earbud in for music while still being able to focus on class. Using traditional headphones felt too obvious, and having one dangling earbud just looked silly.Knowing my past frustrations, I knew I needed a reliable option. As a loyal Soundcore customer—having already owned their headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and charging banks—I turned to their earbuds. I trust Soundcore for their quality and great value compared to competitors. After some research, I chose the Liberty series, renowned for its high-end features.Let me tell you, these earbuds have transformed my experience! All the issues I had with previous earbuds have been resolved. They’re incredibly comfortable, so I don’t have to keep readjusting them. They stay securely in place, whether I’m walking, turning my head, or even doing jumping jacks—no worries about them falling out.The sound quality is outstanding. Like other Soundcore products, these earbuds sync with the Soundcore app, where you can customize your EQ settings. If you're into personalizing your audio, you can even take a hearing test in the app. The AI creates a tailored listening experience based on your preferences. I tried it, and my music has never sounded better—crystal-clear highs, deep lows, and punchy bass.In class, I appreciate being able to wear just one earbud and still hear the lecture. If I want to immerse myself completely, I can pop in both and use the transparency mode to stay aware of my surroundings. At home, they’re perfect for blocking out distractions while I work on assignments, thanks to the active noise canceling feature.While I still prefer headphones for certain situations, these earbuds have become a staple for me. Some days, I enjoy the weight of headphones; other days, I appreciate the freedom of just having my ears occupied. Overall, I highly recommend the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds. I’d buy them again without hesitation!