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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

What AirPods Pro 3 does better (2) and where Liberty 5 Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple · 2025AirPods Pro 3
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $220
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Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Soundcore · 2026Liberty 5 Pro
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $190
7.2Noise control & calls8.9
6.7Battery8.6
9.5Build & features7.6

Why is AirPods Pro 3 better than Liberty 5 Pro?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.6 g vs 5.9 g+6%

Why is Liberty 5 Pro better than AirPods Pro 3?

  1. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 28 h3.5×
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 50 h2.1×
  3. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  4. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6.1+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—9.2 mm
Lowest frequency—10 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—17 Ω
Sensitivity—123 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Head trackingYes—
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—8
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8 h28 h
Total with charging case24 h50 h
Battery capacity—62 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h5 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36.1
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.6 g5.9 g
Protection ratingIP57IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Pearl Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White, Rose Gold
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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