Weight
- Soundcore Liberty 5
- 4.6 g per earbud
- Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
- About 7 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Soundcore Liberty 5 vs Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore Liberty 5
KSh 12,330In Stock | 02  Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
KSh 11,600In Stock |
|---|
Add to comparison
2 spaces available
JBL Tune Buds 2KSh 12,000
JBL Tune Flex 2KSh 12,500
JBL Tune Beam 2KSh 12,300
Redmi Buds 8 ProKSh 11,900
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEKSh 12,000
JBL Tune 130NCKSh 11,500
Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro Hybrid ANCKSh 12,000
2 of 4 products
Our quick verdict
The Soundcore Liberty 5 is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (up to 12 hours) and is lighter on the head, while the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro only has larger 10.6 mm drivers.
Connections
- Soundcore Liberty 5
- Uses USB-C
- Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
- Charging case uses USB-C
Two devices
- Soundcore Liberty 5
- Stays connected to two devices
- Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
- Connects to two devices at once
Controls
- Soundcore Liberty 5
- Earbud stem controls
- Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
- Customisable touch controls
Fast charging
- Soundcore Liberty 5
- 10 minutes provides up to 5 hours
- Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
- Fifteen minutes provides approximately three hours under stated conditions
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore Liberty 5
- Longer rated battery life: up to 12 hours (vs 8 hours).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
- Lighter: 4.6 g each (vs about 7 g).
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2021).
- Uses USB-C for charging.
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
- Larger drivers: 10.6 mm (vs 9.2 mm).
- Charging case uses USB-C.
- Connects to two devices at once.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Soundcore Liberty 5 | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Replaceable silicone ear tips | Four sizes of silicone ear tips and ear wings: XS, S, M and L |
| Weight | 4.6 g per earbud | About 7 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 8 hours per charge; 32 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Connects to two devices at once |
| Controls | Earbud stem controls | Customisable touch controls |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the Soundcore app |
| Fast charging | 10 minutes provides up to 5 hours | Fifteen minutes provides approximately three hours under stated conditions |
| Drivers | 9.2mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers | ACAA 2.0 coaxial dual drivers: 10.6mm dynamic driver plus balanced-armature driver |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Full transparency and vocal modes |
| Case features | Charging case | Sliding cover, charging-status LED indicators |
Tick a topic above to see how each product answers it.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both are made by Soundcore.
In summary
For most buyers the Soundcore Liberty 5 is the better buy; the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro makes sense if you want larger 10.6 mm drivers.
Back to compared products ↑In-stock alternatives
Related comparisons
Soundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Buds 2Soundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Flex 2Soundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune Beam 2Soundcore Liberty 5Redmi Buds 8 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FESoundcore Liberty 5JBL Tune 130NCSoundcore Liberty 5Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro Hybrid ANCSoundcore Liberty 5
Galaxy Buds 3Soundcore Liberty 5Soundcore Liberty 5
OnePlus Buds Pro