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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 vs Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

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

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2
Huawei · 2022FreeBuds Pro 2
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $190
vs
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Soundcore · 2021Liberty 3 Pro
8.3Score
3 advantages
Higher score
9.6Sound5.4
7.2Noise control & calls8.6
4.6Battery6.4

Why is FreeBuds Pro 2 better than Liberty 3 Pro?

  1. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%
  3. Lowest frequency14 Hz vs 20 Hz+43%

Why is Liberty 3 Pro better than FreeBuds Pro 2?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 8 h+14%
  2. Total with charging case30 h vs 32 h+7%
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Number of drivers22
Lowest frequency14 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h8 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case30 h32 h
Battery capacity55 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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