Is the Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro worth the upgrade from the Apple AirPods Pro 3?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro actually scores 12.0 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 battery (8.0 to 6.0) and sound (8.5 to 7.0). On paper: codecs SBC, AAC to SBC, AAC, aptX, battery incl. case 24 h to 32 h and drivers per side 1 to 2. Worth checking: active noise cancelling goes Yes to No and bluetooth goes 5.3 to 5.0. It is at least $82 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.
- Sound8.57.0
- Battery8.06.0
- Calls8.57.0
- Value7.58.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | AirPods Pro 3 | Liberty 2 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No | |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IPX4 | |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 32 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 3 | 4 | |
| Transparency mode | Yes | No | |
| Wear detection | Yes | No | |
| ANC type | adaptive | none | |
| Quick charge | 5 minutes in case = about 1 hour listening time | 10 min = 2 h | |
| Driver | dynamic | hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "AirPods Pro 3 to Liberty 2 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.