True Wireless
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
69Good
$170
Full review dataAnker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro vs Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max - Great overall at around $320.
True Wireless
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
76Great
$320
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max leads on 4 of 7 measures.
- Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
- Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
HearWiki score
69
76
Sound
8.0
8.0
Noise cancelling
7.0
8.0
Battery
7.0
8.5
Calls
7.0
7.5
Value
8.0
8.0
Price (USD)
$170
$320
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max (2026) against Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro (2021). The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.
- Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro2021
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max20265 yr newer
What differsSoundcore Liberty 3 ProSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 6.1
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Soundcore Liberty 3 ProSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $320
- HearWiki score
- 69
- 76
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 9.2 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.6 mm
- 9.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 17 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 6.1
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 12 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 32 h
- 28 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 3 h
- 5 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- both
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 12 g
- 11 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 6
- 8
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- noise-cancelling mic
- -
What reviewers said
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that combine hybrid active noise cancellation with high-resolution LDAC audio support. They offer solid battery life, wireless charging, and a comfortable fit, making them a strong mid-range option for those seeking versatility and customization. Their dual-driver setup and robust app support further enhance the listening experience, though some compromises exist in terms of bulk and ambient sound handling. Overall, they deliver a balanced performance for the price, appealing to both casual listeners and tech enthusiasts.
- Pro:Excellent hybrid ANC performance
- Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec
- Pro:Comfortable and stable fit
- Con:Bulky charging case
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
- Con:Microphone quality is average
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max are feature-packed wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust 12-hour single charge, extending to 28 hours with the case. They support modern Bluetooth 6.1, multipoint pairing for three devices, and offer solid IP55 water resistance for workouts and light rain. With LDAC and LDHC codecs, plus a customizable EQ, they aim to deliver both versatility and high-quality sound.
- Pro:Long 12-hour battery per charge, 28 with case
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
- Pro:Multipoint connects to up to three devices
- Con:Pricey at around $230
- Con:No wireless charging despite premium cost
- Con:Bass may overpower for some listeners
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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