Connections
- Redmi Buds 8 Pro
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Earbud comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() Redmi Buds 8 Pro
KSh 11,900In Stock | 02 ![]() Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
KSh 11,600In Stock |
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The Redmi Buds 8 Pro is lighter on the head, while the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Small and Large tips supplied | Four sizes of silicone ear tips and ear wings: XS, S, M and L |
| Weight | 5.3 g per earbud | About 7 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 33 hours with the case | Up to 8 hours per charge; 32 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Connects to two devices at once | Connects to two devices at once |
| Controls | Tap gestures | Customisable touch controls |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Software | Xiaomi Earbuds | Works with the Soundcore app |
| Fast charging | Five minutes for up to two hours | Fifteen minutes provides approximately three hours under stated conditions |
| Drivers | Coaxial triple-driver system | ACAA 2.0 coaxial dual drivers: 10.6mm dynamic driver plus balanced-armature driver |
| App support | Xiaomi Earbuds | Soundcore app |
| Case features | Battery-level light strip | Sliding cover, charging-status LED indicators |
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| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Soundcore |
| Model | 69547; 69549 | A3952011 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Glacier Blue; Obsidian Black | Black (Midnight Black) |
| Announced | — | November 2021 |
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.3g ±0.1g per earbud; 46.9g ±1g total | Approximately 7g per earbud / 59g including case |
| Dimensions | 30.6 × 21.3 × 24.5mm per earbud | — |
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to eight hours; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection off in manufacturer testing | Normal: up to 8h / 32h with case; ANC: 6h / 24h; LDAC normal: 4h / 16h; LDAC ANC: 3h / 12h; actual use varies |
| Fast Charging | Five minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC off | Fifteen minutes provides approximately three hours under stated conditions |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case | USB-C on case |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds approximately two hours Australia FAQ; case duration not consistently specified |
| Wireless Charging | — | Supported on charging case |
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP | Bluetooth wireless audio; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in unobstructed open space | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Multipoint Connection | Dual-device connectivity | Two devices; one active audio source; LDAC disabled during dual-device connection |
| Connector | Not applicable — true wireless design | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio |
| Cable Length | Not applicable — no wired audio connection | — |
| App Support | Xiaomi 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 |
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; dual-device connection; audio sharing on specified compatible Xiaomi devices | HearID 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 |
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Coaxial triple-driver system | ACAA 2.0 coaxial dual drivers: 10.6mm dynamic driver plus balanced-armature driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC up to 55dB; up to 5kHz bandwidth measured separately, not simultaneously | HearID ANC with personalised ear-canal test and adaptive noise cancellation |
| Spatial Audio | Dimensional audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Audio enabled through supported phone settings or app | App 3D audio effect; cannot be combined with LDAC or equaliser mode described by Anker Japan |
| Microphones | Three microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 12m/s wind | Six microphones; three per earbud; call noise reduction |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification; LDAC; configurable audio settings; supported Xiaomi devices allow audio sharing | ACAA 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 |
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Matching sliding-lid charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 33 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditions | Up to 32h total including earbuds in Normal mode; 24h with ANC |
| Case Charging | 480mAh battery; input 5V 700mA MAX; output 5V 500mA MAX | USB-C or wireless charging; input 5V 0.5A; 500mAh case battery per global manual |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 61.01 × 48.28 × 25.17mm | Approximately 70.8 × 55.5 × 28mm |
| Case Weight | 36.3g ±1g | Not separately specified; approximately 59g including earbuds |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 rating excludes charging case | — |
| Case Features | Battery-level light strip | Sliding cover; charging-status LED indicators; wireless charging |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Supported |
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Tap gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds | Customisable touch controls; supported mono listening; wearing detection for compatible pause/resume |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersion | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Small and Large tips supplied; Medium tips preinstalled | Four sizes of silicone ear tips and ear wings: XS, S, M and L |
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Pro | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds | Left and right Liberty 3 Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable — true wireless design | Not applicable; true wireless audio |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Two Small and two Large tips; two Medium tips preinstalled | Four sizes each of ear tips and ear wings; medium wings fitted |
| Documentation | User manual | Quick start guide and safety manual |
These products have the same published specifications.
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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