True Wireless
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
69Good
$170
Full review dataAnker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 3 - Great overall at around $232.
True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
84Great
$230
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
HearWiki score
69
84
Sound
8.0
8.5
Noise cancelling
7.0
9.5
Battery
7.0
8.0
Calls
7.0
8.5
Value
8.0
7.5
Price (USD)
$170
$230
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?
Mixed generations
Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro brings Top codec LDAC against AAC, while the Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.
- Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro2021
- AirPods Pro 320254 yr newer
What differsSoundcore Liberty 3 ProAirPods Pro 3
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP57
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
Soundcore Liberty 3 ProAirPods Pro 3
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $230
- HearWiki score
- 69
- 84
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10.6 mm
- 10.7 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB/mW
- 110 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 8 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 32 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 3 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
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Siri
- Weight
- 12 g
- 5.5 g
- Case weight
- -
- 44 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP57
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 6
- 3
- Microphone type
- -
- beamforming
- 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
Apple AirPods Pro 3
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver top-tier active noise cancellation, clear call quality, and a well-balanced sound profile. They offer a robust feature set including adaptive ANC, wireless charging, and IP57 water resistance, though their higher price and somewhat finicky fit may give some buyers pause. Overall, they stand out as a polished, high-performance option for iOS users willing to invest in a premium experience.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Clear call quality in noisy environments
- Pro:Strong battery life with the charging case
- Con:Fit can be finicky and may lose seal easily
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Only supports AAC codec
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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