Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro - Great overall at around $170.

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro leads on 5 of 7 measures.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

8.5

Noise cancelling

7.0

8.0

Battery

7.0

8.5

Calls

7.0

9.0

Value

8.0

Price (USD)

$170

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

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro (2026) against Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro (2021). The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro2021
Liberty 5 Pro20265 yr newer

What differsSoundcore Liberty 3 ProLiberty 5 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.2; 6.1
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Wear detection: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX4; IP55

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Soundcore Liberty 3 ProLiberty 5 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $170; $170
HearWiki score: 69; 84
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; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; -
Impedance: 16 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 92 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.2; 6.1
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 32 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 60 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; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 12 g; 5.5 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 6; 10
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; bone-conduction VPU

Specification comparison of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Spec	Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro	Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$170	$170
HearWiki score	69 / 100 Good	84 / 100 Great
Released	2021	2026
Audio
Driver	2-driver hybrid	9.2 mm dynamic
Driver type	hybrid	dynamic
Driver size	10.6 mm	9.2 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	-
Impedance	16 Ω	-
Sensitivity	92 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	6.1
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	32 h	28 h
Full charge time	120 min	60 min
Quick charge	15 min → 3 h	5 min → 4 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	12 g	5.5 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	6	10
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	bone-conduction VPU

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

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro are feature-packed true wireless earbuds that deliver strong all-around performance, with adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a comfortable fit. They excel in voice-call quality and offer a versatile set of controls and app customization, though battery life per charge is modest. Overall, they represent a compelling mid-range option with a few notable strengths and minor trade-offs.

Pro:Excellent voice-call clarity with 10-mic setup
Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency modes work well
Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio

Con:Battery life per charge is only 6.5 hours
Con:No wear detection for auto-pause
Con:Touch controls may require adjustment for some users

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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