Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro vs SoundPEATS T3 Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the SoundPEATS T3 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: SoundPEATS T3 Pro - Great overall at around $39.

True Wireless

Score breakdown

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

SoundPEATS T3 Pro leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
SoundPEATS T3 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

7.5

Noise cancelling

7.0

Battery

7.0

6.0

Calls

7.0

7.5

Value

8.0

9.0

Price (USD)

$170

$39

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

SoundPEATS T3 Pro (2025) against Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro brings Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward, while the SoundPEATS T3 Pro answers with Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro2021
T3 Pro20254 yr newer

What differsSoundcore Liberty 3 ProT3 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.4
Top codec: LDAC; AAC
ANC type: Hybrid; Feed-forward
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: Yes; No

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Soundcore Liberty 3 ProT3 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $170; $39
HearWiki score: 69; 84
Released: 2021; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 2-driver hybrid; 12 mm dynamic
Driver type: hybrid; dynamic
Driver size: 10.6 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 16 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 92 dB/mW; 119 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 80 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; -
Battery incl. case: 32 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 15 min → 3 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; feedforward
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 12 g; 4.2 g
Case weight: -; 44.5 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 6; 4
Mic sensitivity: -; -35 dBV
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; ENC

Specification comparison of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro vs SoundPEATS T3 Pro
Spec	Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro	SoundPEATS T3 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$170	$39
HearWiki score	69 / 100 Good	84 / 100 Great
Released	2021	2025
Audio
Driver	2-driver hybrid	12 mm dynamic
Driver type	hybrid	dynamic
Driver size	10.6 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	16 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	92 dB/mW	119 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	80 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	-
Battery incl. case	32 h	28 h
Full charge time	120 min	90 min
Quick charge	15 min → 3 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	feedforward
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	12 g	4.2 g
Case weight	-	44.5 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	6	4
Mic sensitivity	-	-35 dBV
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	ENC

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

SoundPEATS T3 Pro

The SoundPEATS T3 Pro delivers an impressive mix of features for its modest price, including hybrid active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity. It offers a comfortable fit, clear call quality, and a balanced sound signature, making it a standout budget-friendly option. The earbuds also provide decent battery life and low-latency performance for everyday use.

Pro:Strong active noise cancellation for the price
Pro:Multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching
Pro:Clear call performance in most situations

Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Battery life is only average per charge
Con:Limited codec support without aptX or LDAC

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

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