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Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro vs JBL Tune Buds 2

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

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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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JBL Tune Buds 2

JBL Tune Buds 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.5 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
KSh 12,000In Stock
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JBL Tune BudsKSh 11,000
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEKSh 12,000
JBL Tune 230NCKSh 11,000
JBL Tune 130NCKSh 11,500
Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro Hybrid ANCKSh 12,000
Sony WF-C510KSh 10,500
Soundcore Liberty 5KSh 12,330
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Our quick verdict

The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro offers wireless charging and case wireless charging, while the JBL Tune Buds 2 is lighter on the head.

Weight

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
About 7 g per earbud
JBL Tune Buds 2
5.5 g per earbud

Connections

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Charging case uses USB-C
JBL Tune Buds 2
Uses USB-C

Controls

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Touch controls you can customise
JBL Tune Buds 2
Touch controls for playback

Two devices

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Connects to two devices at once
JBL Tune Buds 2
Stays connected to two devices

Noise cancellation

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Noise cancellation
JBL Tune Buds 2
Active noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

  • Wireless charging: on charging case.
  • Case wireless charging.
  • Lower price: KSh 11,600 (vs KSh 12,000).
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Connects to two devices at once.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

JBL Tune Buds 2

  • Lighter: 5.5 g each (vs about 7 g).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).
  • Uses USB-C for charging.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySoundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune Buds 2
FitFour sizes of silicone ear tips and ear wings: XS, S, M and LEar tips included
WeightAbout 7 g per earbud5.5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours per charge; 32 hours with the caseUp to 36 hours with the case
Two devicesConnects to two devices at onceStays connected to two devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune Buds 2
BrandSoundcoreJBL
ModelA3952011Tune Buds 2
AnnouncedNovember 20212024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack (Midnight Black)Black, White, Turquoise

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune Buds 2
WeightApproximately 7g per earbud / 59g including case5.5g per earpiece
Dimensions—22.9 × 15.6 × 19.7 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune Buds 2
Battery LifeNormal: up to 8h / 32h with case; ANC: 6h / 24h; LDAC normal: 4h / 16h; LDAC ANC: 3h / 12h; actual use variesUp to 48 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC on; up to 12 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeEarbuds approximately two hours Australia FAQ; case duration not consistently specified2 hours from empty
Fast ChargingFifteen minutes provides approximately three hours under stated conditionsYes
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C
Wireless ChargingSupported on charging caseNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune Buds 2
ConnectionBluetooth wireless audio; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSPBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m under suitable conditions—
Multipoint ConnectionTwo devices; one active audio source; LDAC disabled during dual-device connectionYes
ConnectorUSB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audioWireless audio connection
App Supportsoundcore app; HearID Sound and ANC, fit test, EQ, 3D audio, touch controls and firmware updatesJBL Headphones app
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune Buds 2
Voice AssistantSiri or other supported device voice-assistant software through controls—
SensorsWearing-detection sensors—
Special FeaturesHearID ANC and Sound; Fusion Comfort fit; LDAC option; multipoint; app 3D audioTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune Buds 2
DriversACAA 2.0 coaxial dual drivers: 10.6mm dynamic driver plus balanced-armature driver10 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20Hz–40kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance16Ω16Ω
Audio CodecsSBC, AAC and LDAC; LDAC requires compatible Android 8.0+ device and app/firmware settings—
Active Noise CancellationHearID ANC with personalised ear-canal test and adaptive noise cancellationAdaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeFull transparency and vocal modesAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioApp 3D audio effect; cannot be combined with LDAC or equaliser mode described by Anker JapanSpatial Sound
MicrophonesSix microphones; three per earbud; call noise reduction6 microphones
Audio FeaturesACAA 2.0; HearID Sound; app EQ; optional 3D audioJBL Pure Bass Sound, JBL Deep Bass Sound, Voice Aware

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune Buds 2
Case TypeMatching sliding-lid charging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 32h total including earbuds in Normal mode; 24h with ANCUp to 36 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-C or wireless charging; input 5V 0.5A; 500mAh case battery per global manualUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingSupportedNo
Case DimensionsApproximately 70.8 × 55.5 × 28mm62.6 × 29.8 × 48 mm
Case WeightNot separately specified; approximately 59g including earbuds40.6 g
Case FeaturesSliding cover; charging-status LED indicators; wireless chargingStandard charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune Buds 2
ControlsCustomisable touch controls; supported mono listening; wearing detection for compatible pause/resumeTouch Control
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsFour sizes of silicone ear tips and ear wings: XS, S, M and LEar tips included
Water & Dust Resistance—IP54, Water resistant

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune Buds 2
Headphones / EarbudsLeft and right Liberty 3 Pro earbudsJBL Tune Buds 2 headphones
Charging CaseMatching charging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C to USB-A charging cableType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableNot applicable; true wireless audioNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesFour sizes each of ear tips and ear wings; medium wings fitted3 sizes of ear tips
DocumentationQuick start guide and safety manualWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • 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.

In summary

Get the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro if you want wireless charging and case wireless charging, or the JBL Tune Buds 2 if you would rather have a lighter fit.

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In-stock alternatives

JBL Tune 130NCFor Soundcore Liberty 3 ProJBL Tune 130NCView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEFor Soundcore Liberty 3 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEView product ↗Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro Hybrid ANCFor JBL Tune Buds 2Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro Hybrid ANCView product ↗JBL Tune Beam 2For JBL Tune Buds 2JBL Tune Beam 2View product ↗

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