Is the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the Apple AirPods Pro 3?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro actually scores 6.0 points below the Apple AirPods Pro 3, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in value (7.5 to 8.0). You do give up ground on noise cancelling (9.5 to 8.0) and calls (8.5 to 7.0). On paper: battery life 8 h to 10 h, codecs SBC, AAC to SBC, AAC, LDAC and battery incl. case 24 h to 40 h. Worth checking: case weight goes 43.99 g to 51 g. It is at least $152 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.58.0
- Noise cancelling9.58.0
- Battery8.08.0
- Calls8.57.0
- Value7.58.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | AirPods Pro 3 | Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 8 h | 10 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IPX5 | |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 40 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 3 | 6 | |
| Case weight | 43.99 g | 51 g | |
| Quick charge | 5 minutes in case = about 1 hour listening time | 5 min = 4 h | |
| Driver | dynamic | hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 14 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "AirPods Pro 3 to Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.