The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Truly Wireless are the next generation of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro Truly Wireless. They're more comfortable than their predecessor and have a great active noise cancelling (ANC) system. Their HearID feature allows the headphones to optimize their noise isolation performance based on in-ear pressure. They also have an auto-off timer to help conserve battery life, which is handy since although they're advertised to last roughly eight hours, we measured 5.5 hours continuously. They support LDAC codec for Hi-Res audio and have an excited sound profile, adding boom and brightness to your mixes. If you prefer a different sound, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and prests so that you can adjust them to your tastes.
Our Verdict
The Anker Liberty 3 Pro are alright for neutral sound. Using the 'Soundcore Signature' EQ preset, which is their flattest preset, they have an excited sound profile that delivers extra thump, rumble, and boom to your mixes. Vocals and lead instruments are also bright but piercing. Luckily, if you prefer a different sound, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you customize their sound to your liking. They also support LDAC codec for Hi-Res audio.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Anker Liberty 3 Pro are very good for commute and travel. They're small, lightweight, and have an ANC system that does a great job blocking out ambient noise like the low rumble of bus and plane engines around you. They also have a comfortable in-ear fit, and they last roughly 5.5 hours, which should last through long commutes.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Great noise isolation performance.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Anker Liberty 3 Pro are great for sports and fitness. These headphones are well-built, comfortable, and are certified IPX4 for protection against splashes of water. Thanks to their stability fin design, they shouldn't fall out of your ear while you're moving, and you can easily fit them in your bag or pocket when you're on the go.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Very stable fit.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Anker Liberty 3 Pro are decent for office use. Thanks to their ANC, they can block out office chatter and the hum of AC units. They also have a comfortable fit and don't leak much noise at high volumes, so you shouldn't disturb others around you. That said, their continuous battery life of 5.5 hours may not be enough to get you through long days at the office without pausing to recharge them up again.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Great noise isolation performance.
- Poor recording quality.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Anker Liberty 3 Pro are compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs. However, their latency is likely too high to be suitable for gaming.
The Anker Liberty 3 Pro are Bluetooth-only headphones, and you can't use them wired.
The Anker Liberty 3 Pro are just okay for phone calls. They have an integrated mic that does a poor job of capturing your voice, so speech sounds veiled and distorted. On the upside, the mic can separate your voice from background noise very well, so you can take calls from a noisy environment like an office without being drowned out by other sounds. The buds also have an ANC system that can block out a great amount of ambient noise.
- Great noise isolation performance.
- Poor recording quality.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 29, 2023: Due to user feedback, we've retested Recording Quality, which changed the score from '3.9' to '4.6' and Noise Handling, which changed from '7.7' to '7.9'.
- Updated Dec 23, 2022: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 True Wireless in Battery.
- Updated Mar 15, 2022: We've retested 'Volume Control'.
- Updated Nov 25, 2021: Retested 'Bluetooth Version' and 'Multi-Device Pairing'.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come in four color variants: 'Midnight Black', 'Frost White', 'Dusk Purple, 'and 'Fog Gray'. We tested the Midnight Black variant and you can see our model's label here. If you come across another variant of these headphones, let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
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The Anker Liberty 3 Pro are the successor of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro Truly Wireless and now come with an ANC system that offers a similarly great performance as other in-ears like the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless and the Anker SoundCore Life P3 Truly Wireless. What also sets them apart from other wireless in-ears on the market is their hybrid dynamic and balanced armature transducer design, which is advertised to improve their audio reproduction, and they support LDAC codec for Hi-Res audio. That said, if you prefer something different than their excited sound profile, you can customize them to suit your tastes using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets.
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless and the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Truly Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either. The Bose are better built, have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their ANC can block out more bass-range noise. They also have a slightly better battery performance. However, the Anker are more comfortable and support multi-device pairing.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Truly Wireless are slightly better earbuds than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Truly Wireless. The Liberty 4 NC last longer on a single charge and have more extra charges in their carrying case compared to the Liberty 3 Pro. Both earbuds have an in-app EQ that allows for sound customization. The Liberty 3 Pro aren't compatible with the Anker Soundcore app's 3D Surround Sound feature, which creates a virtual soundstage for improved immersion. That said, the Liberty 3 Pro are more stable and come with a selection of swappable silicone fins to help you find the best possible fit.
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless are slightly better in-ears than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Truly Wireless. While both headphones are similarly comfortable and well-built, the Space A40 have a significantly better full range noise isolation performance, a longer-lasting continuous battery life, and one more additional charge in the case. However, the Liberty 3 Pro have a more stable in-ear fit.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Truly Wireless are slightly better in-ears than the Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless. The Anker have a more comfortable and stable fit, their ANC can isolate you from significantly more ambient noise, and they have a better overall battery performance. They also support multi-device pairing. The Sony are better built and have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer.
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