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Redmi Buds 8 Pro vs Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Redmi Buds 8 Pro

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Up to 33 hours with the case.
  • Five minutes for up to two hours.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
KSh 11,900In Stock
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Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • About 7 g per earbud.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 11,600In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Buds 8 Pro is lighter on the head, while the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Connections

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Bluetooth 5.2 connection

Weight

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
5.3 g per earbud
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
About 7 g per earbud

Controls

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Tap gestures
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Customisable touch controls

Noise cancellation

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Active noise cancellation
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Noise cancellation

Software

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Xiaomi Earbuds
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Works with the Soundcore app

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
  • Lighter: 5.3 g each (vs about 7 g).
  • Connection: Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP /.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

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PriorityRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 3 Pro
FitSmall and Large tips suppliedFour sizes of silicone ear tips and ear wings: XS, S, M and L
Weight5.3 g per earbudAbout 7 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 33 hours with the caseUp to 8 hours per charge; 32 hours with the case
ControlsTap gesturesCustomisable touch controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.2
SoftwareXiaomi EarbudsWorks with the Soundcore app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 3 Pro
BrandRedmiSoundcore
Model69547; 69549A3952011
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorGlacier Blue; Obsidian BlackBlack (Midnight Black)
Announced—November 2021

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Weight5.3g ±0.1g per earbud; 46.9g ±1g totalApproximately 7g per earbud / 59g including case
Dimensions30.6 × 21.3 × 24.5mm per earbud—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Battery LifeUp to eight hours; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection off in manufacturer testingNormal: up to 8h / 32h with case; ANC: 6h / 24h; LDAC normal: 4h / 16h; LDAC ANC: 3h / 12h; actual use varies
Fast ChargingFive minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC offFifteen minutes provides approximately three hours under stated conditions
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C on case
Charging Time—Earbuds approximately two hours Australia FAQ; case duration not consistently specified
Wireless Charging—Supported on charging case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 3 Pro
ConnectionBluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCPBluetooth wireless audio; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m in unobstructed open spaceUp to 10m under suitable conditions
Multipoint ConnectionDual-device connectivityTwo devices; one active audio source; LDAC disabled during dual-device connection
ConnectorNot applicable — true wireless designUSB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio
Cable LengthNot applicable — no wired audio connection—
App SupportXiaomi Earbuds; Android 7.0+ (1.31.0i+) or iOS 14.0+ (1.23.0+)soundcore app; HearID Sound and ANC, fit test, EQ, 3D audio, touch controls and firmware updates

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; dual-device connection; audio sharing on specified compatible Xiaomi devicesHearID ANC and Sound; Fusion Comfort fit; LDAC option; multipoint; app 3D audio
Voice Assistant—Siri or other supported device voice-assistant software through controls
Sensors—Wearing-detection sensors

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 3 Pro
DriversCoaxial triple-driver systemACAA 2.0 coaxial dual drivers: 10.6mm dynamic driver plus balanced-armature driver
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC up to 55dB; up to 5kHz bandwidth measured separately, not simultaneouslyHearID ANC with personalised ear-canal test and adaptive noise cancellation
Spatial AudioDimensional audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Audio enabled through supported phone settings or appApp 3D audio effect; cannot be combined with LDAC or equaliser mode described by Anker Japan
MicrophonesThree microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 12m/s windSix microphones; three per earbud; call noise reduction
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio Wireless certification; LDAC; configurable audio settings; supported Xiaomi devices allow audio sharingACAA 2.0; HearID Sound; app EQ; optional 3D audio
Frequency Response—20Hz–40kHz
Impedance—16Ω
Audio Codecs—SBC, AAC and LDAC; LDAC requires compatible Android 8.0+ device and app/firmware settings
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Full transparency and vocal modes

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseMatching sliding-lid charging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 33 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditionsUp to 32h total including earbuds in Normal mode; 24h with ANC
Case Charging480mAh battery; input 5V 700mA MAX; output 5V 500mA MAXUSB-C or wireless charging; input 5V 0.5A; 500mAh case battery per global manual
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions61.01 × 48.28 × 25.17mmApproximately 70.8 × 55.5 × 28mm
Case Weight36.3g ±1gNot separately specified; approximately 59g including earbuds
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 rating excludes charging case—
Case FeaturesBattery-level light stripSliding cover; charging-status LED indicators; wireless charging
Case Wireless Charging—Supported

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 3 Pro
ControlsTap gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi EarbudsCustomisable touch controls; supported mono listening; wearing detection for compatible pause/resume
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersion—
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSmall and Large tips supplied; Medium tips preinstalledFour sizes of silicone ear tips and ear wings: XS, S, M and L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProSoundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsRedmi Buds 8 Pro earbudsLeft and right Liberty 3 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseMatching charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C to USB-A charging cable
Audio CableNot applicable — true wireless designNot applicable; true wireless audio
Ear Tips / AccessoriesTwo Small and two Large tips; two Medium tips preinstalledFour sizes each of ear tips and ear wings; medium wings fitted
DocumentationUser manualQuick start guide and safety manual

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both connect to two devices at once.
  • Both have virtual surround sound.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Redmi Buds 8 Pro if you want a lighter fit, or the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro if you would rather have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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