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Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro1 / 10
Anker Soundcore

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

An audacious attempt from Anker.

MSRP
$169.99View on Amazon

Manufacturer's suggested retail price at launch. Check retailers for current availability.

noise cancelling
5.8/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling
5.8
0.010.0

At 5.8, its noise cancelling beats 14% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 93 of the 265 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
8 hAbove average
8 h
3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 265 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
32 hAbove average
32 h
7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 265 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX4Most common
IPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX511%

IPX4 is the most common — on 36% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 265).

Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost common
Active60%Passive14%Hybrid10%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 60% of the 182 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 265).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
8 h
Battery Life With Case
32 h
Charging Method
USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes
15 min
Battery Life Anc On
6 h
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IPX4
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Water Resistance
Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Ambient Levels
Variable
Ambient Mode
Adjustable level
Anc Modes
Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count
2
Driver Size
10.6 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic
Adaptive Anc
Yes
Impedance
16 Ω

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.2
Bluetooth Codec
LDAC
Bluetooth Range
30 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
No
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Color Options
Black, grey, purple, white
Ear Tip Sizes Included
4 sizes
Wearing Style
Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud
2.8 g
Weight With Case
45 g

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Touch controls
Eq Customization
Full parametric EQ
Auto Pause
Yes
Mono Mode
Yes
Spatial Audio
Fixed
Voice Assistant Support
Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

Microphone

Count
6
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction Type
AI-powered

Release

Date
2021-10
Msrp Usd
169.99 USD
Year
2021

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 ProSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
2010.8
2511.4
3211.6
4011.5
5011.0
639.8
808.5
1006.8
1254.2
1600.7
200-1.2
250-2.5
315-3.4
400-4.2
500-5.1
630-3.8
800-1.8
10000.1
12502.1
16005.3
200010.4
250013.1
31509.8
40008.8
50007.2
63007.3
800011.3
1000012.6
1250011.1
160008.4
20000-68.3

SoundGuys review

Read the full review ›
SOUNDGUYS rating
7.3/ 10
Recommended
Chase Bernath
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed March 2022
Noise cancelling5.8
Isolation4.4
Battery life6.3
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity8.0
Design8.0
The verdict

As the former flagship product in Anker's extensive true wireless earbud lineup, the Liberty 3 Pro attempts to pack in every feature imaginable at a price that undercuts the top competition. There's a ton of customization flexibility, but the earbuds fall short when it comes to raw performance. Still, these earbuds sure are a ton of fun to use.

✓What we like
✓SBC, AAC, LDAC and Bluetooth multipoint support
✓HearID custom sound profile
✓EQ and ANC customization
✓Many ear tips and wings included in box
✕What could be better
✕ANC is mediocre at best
✕Default sound is very bass-heavy
✕Minor connection issues
Read the full SoundGuys review →

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