Weight
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- 5.6 g per earbud
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
- 5.5 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
JBL Tour Pro 3 vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Tour Pro 3
KSh 33,000In Stock | 02  Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
KSh 29,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro offers up to 50 hours with the charging case, while the JBL Tour Pro 3 has larger 10.2 mm drivers.
Connections
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
- Bluetooth 6.1 connection
Controls
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Touch controls for playback
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
- Touch controls for everyday use
Fit
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Ear tips included
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
- Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes
Battery life
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Up to 33 hours with the case
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
- Up to 50 hours with the case
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Tour Pro 3
- Larger drivers: 10.2 mm (vs 9.2 mm).
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
- Rated for up to 50 hours in total with the charging case (vs 33).
- Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.3).
- Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).
- Lower price: KSh 29,500 (vs KSh 33,000).
- Supports Dolby Atmos.
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Tour Pro 3 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Ear tips included | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes |
| Weight | 5.6 g per earbud | 5.5 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 33 hours with the case | Up to 50 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Connects to two devices at once |
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch controls and 20 built-in offline voice commands |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance |
| Software | Works with the JBL Headphones app | Works with the Soundcore app |
| Charging time | 2 hours from empty | Earbuds about 1 hour, case about 3 hours |
| Drivers | 10.2 mm/ 0.402" Dynamic Driver + 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm Balanced Armature | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| App support | JBL Headphones app | Soundcore app |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Yes |
| Case features | Smart case | Pairing control and status indicator |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
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Similarities
- Both are rated IP55.
- Both work with a companion app.
- 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.
In summary
For most buyers the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro is the better buy; the JBL Tour Pro 3 makes sense if you want larger 10.2 mm drivers.
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