Is the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro worth the upgrade from the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro actually scores 6.0 points below the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in value (8.5 to 9.0). You do give up ground on battery (7.5 to 6.0) and noise cancelling (8.0 to 7.0). On paper: drivers per side 1 to 2. Worth checking: battery life goes 10 h to 8 h and bluetooth goes 5.3 to 5.2. It is at least $35 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 cancelling8.07.0
- Battery7.56.0
- Calls8.07.0
- Value8.59.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Liberty 4 Pro | Liberty 3 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 10 h | 8 h | |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | 6 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 40 h | 32 h | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Case weight | 51 g | 56 g | |
| Driver | dynamic | hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 14 Hz - 40 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Liberty 4 Pro to Liberty 3 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.