Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 worth the upgrade from the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 actually scores 12.7 points below the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on calls (9.0 to 6.5) and battery (8.5 to 6.5). On paper: drivers per side 1 to 2. Worth checking: battery life goes 12 h to 9 h and bluetooth goes 6.1 to 5.4. It is at least $28 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.
- Sound8.57.5
- Noise cancelling8.07.0
- Battery8.56.5
- Calls9.06.5
- Value8.07.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Liberty 5 Pro | NeoBuds Pro 3 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 12 h | 9 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, LHDC, LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.4 | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 10 | 8 | |
| Quick charge | 5 min → 4 h | 15 min → 3 h | |
| Driver | 9.2 mm dynamic | 2-driver hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Liberty 5 Pro to NeoBuds Pro 3". 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.