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| Liberty 4 NC | Buds Clip | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | CNY 699 — China; CNY 799 (Wireless charging version) — China |
| Launch Price (USD) | $99.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | — | Standard; Wireless charging version |
| Models and regions | — | China (first-sale promo prices CNY 599 standard / CNY 699 wireless charging version) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦140,000 | ₦146,100 – ₦167,000 (estimate, converted from China launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Soundcore | vivo |
| Category | True Wireless ANC Earbuds | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | June 20, 2023 | September 21, 2026 |
| Model Name | Liberty 4 NC | Buds Clip |
| Price | $99.99 USD | CNY 699 (China launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm |
| Driver Type | 11mm custom-tuned dynamic drivers | 12 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sound Features | — | Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified; Spatial audio: 3D spatial audio for stereo and multichannel content |
| Sound Personalization | HearID personalized sound profile | — |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, Adaptive ANC 2.0 (up to 98.5% noise reduction) | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | Yes, soundcore app | vivo TWS app / vivo Earphones app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, 8-band custom EQ, HearID and 22 presets | Yes, 10-band EQ |
| Find My Earbuds | Yes, via Soundcore app | — |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Yes, gaming mode | — |
| Other Features | — | Anti-leakage directional audio mode, adaptive volume, 10-band EQ, real-time translation and AI transit notifications (vivo/iQOO phones only) |
| Sound Modes | — | Balanced, Vocal Enhancement, Anti-leakage, Spatial Audio |
| Touch Controls | Customizable touch controls | Touch, tap and gesture controls |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri and Google Assistant compatible | — |
| Wear Detection | Yes, auto play/pause on wear detection | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes, up to 2 devices | Yes, up to three devices |
| Range | Approx. 10m / 33ft | 10 m |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Wired Mode | No | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Velvet Black, Clear White, Navy Blue, Light Blue, Pastel Pink | Black, White, Purple (white and purple with pearlescent finish) |
| Dimensions | Case 55 x 30 x 55 mm | Earbud: 26.2 x 25.7 x 20.0 mm; Case: 58.5 x 47.6 x 25.4 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear true wireless with silicone tips | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IPX4 | IP55 (earbuds) |
| Materials | Plastic charging case with 3-in-1 smart button | Memory titanium alloy bridge; symmetrical design (no L/R) |
| Weight | 5.7 g per earbud; 43 g case | 5.2 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | Wired; Qi wireless charging on the wireless charging version only |
| Device Battery Capacity | — | Earbuds: 60 mAh each (typical); Case: 570 mAh (typical) |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charge for 4 hours of playback | 10 min = 3 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 10 hours (ANC off); 50 hours with case; 8 hours with ANC | Earbuds: Up to 10 hours; With case: Up to 42 hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi-compatible | Wireless charging version: Yes (also phone reverse wireless charging); standard version: No |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes, dual mics + VPU bone-conduction mic with AI call noise reduction |
| Mic Count | 6 | 2 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-based beamforming call noise reduction | 2 microphones plus bone-conduction sensor |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Multiple sizes included | — |
| Included Items | Earbuds, charging case, USB-C charging cable, ear tips, user manual | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS and Android | Android 12 and above, OriginOS 4/5/6/7 |
| Supported Devices | — | China-market model; no international launch announced |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Marketed as Soundcore's best noise-cancelling earbuds at launch, pairing 98.5% ANC reduction with an industry-leading 50-hour total battery life at under $100. | The vivo Buds Clip are vivo's first clip-on open-ear earbuds, with 12 mm dual-magnet drivers, Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification and LDAC support. |