I've watched about 20 different reviews about the Liberty 3 Pro. This one is the best by far. I just subscribed to this channel and gave you a like. This review deserves way more views and likes than those it currently has.
This is a really top-class review. Great writing (it was a long review but nothing felt unnecessary) and amazingly good video editing (because in most reviews people are just talking to the camera) This channel is very underrated!
Andy, you’re making this a work of art! Amazing review! I bought these a week after I got the Sennheiser CX 400BT TW and I’m glad I did. They blew the 400BT’s out of the water in all categories and for 149 USD (I bought them when they had their release price) I couldn’t be happier. These truly are a game changer. I appreciate the hard work you put in these reviews, I’m always looking forward to getting notifications from your channel.
@@AndysTechTone I’m glad there is a company out there putting on the pressure. I don’t know how much it takes to develop high end TW earbuds but soundcore is showing real character with pricing these relatively affordable. Idk if it’s strategic or philosophical with the consumers in mind, but I’m happy with their decision either way. It’s game on after this release though 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Great video. I had a chance to compare a few buds recently; Soundcore Life P3, Soundpeats T2 or H1 (not sure), Jabra Elite 75T and one more I can't recall and I can say without a doubt, none of these others come close to sounding as good as the Liberty 3. So glad I didn't spend the extra $ for the Sony's I've been wanting for so long.
Wow this is the best review I've seen on the entire internet. Detailed in the information, meticulous in the analysis, wonderful in the filming and exceptional audio capture. Thank you so much for such an elaborate video!
Standard tips work well with these. I just test fit some Comply TW-200 tips for the Sony XM3/XM4's and they fit fine. Personally I like the SednaEarfit XELASTEC tips better.
Good job on the comparison and review. I've had these over a week and they're good. Only gripe is that the ANC/Transparency could be better for the price point. When I cycle thru the modes there is very little difference. These are the best all-around earbuds right now. Period!
I can really tell the difference, but I wish the Transparency mode was more amplified. There's quite a bit of low end attenuation. OK for hearing voices though. My left bud has a click (like static) when moving, in time with my steps, or when touching it in ANC and Transparency mode. Fine in Normal mode. Replacements coming from Soundcore. They want the old ones back for inspection. Someone else online had same issue in the right bud!
Great review, very helpful! I already have the xm4s and have been considering getting the l3 pros, but after watching this video I have changed my mind as I will likely be getting comparable sound quality at best.
If you have the XM4s I don't think buying anything else makes much sense to be honest. Unless you need something specific like waterproof earbuds or a feature such as multipoint use...
Great review. 👍🏼👍🏼Always in a very informative. I was actually lucky enough and jumped the gun and purchase these for $149. You just confirmed how much I like them and how well they work and all the features they do have. Thanks again keep up the good work. If you wait you might get them on sale.
Thank you for such an excellent and really thorough review Andy. Don't know why I haven't come across your videos until now however I am not one to make the same mistake twice as you have really helped me make a purchase decision here. Liked and Subscribed
Hi Andy, I came back here to tell you that I finally received the Liberty 3 Pro that I bought through ebay last black friday for only $60. (blackfriday + renewed) Yes, it took a while to arrive in my country, almost 2 months, but what can I say? I couldn't be more happy. Definitely, the earphone is exactly as you described in your detailed review. I also have the Soundcore Life P3. Of course, no doubt the sound quality and features are better in liberty 3 pro. But for me, one notable difference is in the passive noise cancellation. With the Life P3, low-frequency noise passes through the earphones and appears to "increase" inside the ears. Fortunately, active noise canceling eliminates this. In turn, the Liberty 3 Pro features an incredible passive noise reduction, similar to the use of an "ear plug", isolating the passage of noise to the ear. Finally, I want to thank you for your excellent reviews, and thanks to that, I was able to find an amazing earphone.
If you take both the buds out they will pause automatically but playback won’t resume when you put them back in. It only works both ways if you take one earbud out at a time
Andy, did you experience thumping sounds while working out when foots contact the floor or ground especially running. Also, do your ear feel plugged. They advertise the pressure relief technology. Thanks!
Other than the Earfun Free Pro 2 being released eventually, the L3P are definitely at the top of my list for earbuds to get.... but once again, great review & the quality content. Keep doing what u do
@@AndysTechTone yeah really. Especially when you think about the progress made just in the last 2 yrs alone. Crazy amount of technology today & of course I'm not complaining neither...lol
Thank you for a great review , which one would you recommend for sports activities mostly, soundcore liberty 3 pro or jaybird vista 2 ?fit and comfort along with , obviously , sound quality are the most important for me (cost is pretty close).thanks again
Do you find the L3P maintains its EQ settings when increasing the volume? I’ve noticed on my XM4 on iPhone, as I turn the volume up past the 60%-ish area, my custom EQ on the Sony seems to attenuate and roll off.. I’ve had to turn the bass right up on the Sony to satisfy my taste (found them surprisingly flat and a bit low on bass out of the box), but I also find them quiet; when I go to turn them up above 60%, I can hear the EQ changing and seems to attenuate more and more back towards a more flat EQ as I turn the volume up more towards max, removing my EQ thus not satisfying my sound tastes - I imagine this is to prevent distortion? TL;DR, does the L3P retain its EQ as you turn the volume up, or does it ramp the EQ off as volume increases, and can the L3P get louder than the XM4 at the top end? Many thanks and have been playing with the idea to send the sonys back for the past week but haven’t found a definitive answer if I’ll prefer the L3P more for my music taste and requiring more volume
Hard to hell as I haven’t tried the Z5 yet. But the Edifier Neobuds Pro seems like a better match to the Z5 both in terms of price and design. The L3P are exceptional buds though so I can easily recommend them.
I have been looking for earbuds with versatile sound I have gone through 10 different pairs of buds. I just got the liberty 3 pro recently, and really like them. They are a little large but not that bad. For me ,them having a 10.5mm Woofer and a balanced armature give them capable hardware. But them having a functional EQ is what makes them worth it. Being able to fine tune the sound to your liking is key. So with good hardware and software these will appeal to more people.
Awesome video man. I'm picking up the beats fit pro tomorrow so I can't wait to see how they stack up against my lp3. I primarily need anc, fit and a bass focused sound profile for gym use so it should be interesting based on the reviews that the beats are receiving
Ahh man don't even get me started on the Beats Fit Pro. I'd love to test them but Beats seem to be ignoring the whole EU market for now. Nevertheless, please let me know your findings when the buds arrive 😎 (insert envious emoji here) 😁
@@AndysTechTone I just got the beats fit in. I typically use comply tips to boost anc for all of my buds and as of right now, the LP3 wins in overall sound quality and features like wireless charging and higher audio codec. The beats fit pro win in anc, transparency, fit and comfort. I also much prefer button controls to touch controls.
@@AndysTechTone the only thing the beats fit best the soundcore at is the batter life per charge and the message alert if you have an iPhone. That’s my opinion though. There are too many accidental button pushed on the beats but I feel sound wise the LP3 are much better.
Hi Andy. Great and detailed review. I have a question about liberty 3 pro's. Can these cancel music coming from speakers at the gym with ANC on? I own xm4's but don't want to use them for gym sessions. Have you found any earbuds who can cancel music from speakers at the gym? Thanks in advance
The XM4 has a stronger ANC but the L3P should be good enough for gym use too. It all depends on how loud the speakers in the gym are and how loud you listen to music yourself anyway
@@AndysTechTone Speakers can be very loud and annoying. I usually listen my music at 80%. It would be great to listen at lower volume. Maybe is better to change gym 🙂
Changing gyms can be beneficial from a motivational point of view too. I’ve been using the Beats Fit Pro recently in the gym and the ANC is strong enough to block out most noises and the music as well so that might be another option for you
@@AndysTechTone Beats Fit Pro has better ANC than LP3's? I also have Comply foam tips for xm4's. My old isolation series fits better than TrueGrip pro.
The Beats ANC works very well in my ears as I got a very snug fit with the buds. If you want a pair of earbuds for gym use only you might want to consider these instead of the Soundcore
I have a question, I have headphones with aptx and I don't know if that's why, but RU-vid videos, Netflix and content in general adapt to the latency of the headphones, so I don't feel anything, any kind of delay. I am about to go to a couple of headphones that only have SBC and AAC and I would like to know if I will have the same experience. I don't know how to Google it, I'm not a very gamer.
The Liberty 3pro fixed all of the things that I didn’t like with other buds I’ve tried out. Although they are not perfect they are very close to being so. The only thing I would like to see is better transparency mode and battery percentage on the app. I was blown away by the sound of these buds. Neo buds comparison was spot on! Great review!
Weak transparency was my biggest gripe about my L3P as well. But the software update I received 2 days ago seemed to improve transparency on my L3P significantly.
I recently purchased these lp3 buds they sound awesome coming from jabra 75t my only issue is touch controls were not very good I had to turn off wear detection even after firmware update so I returned them and purchased another pair and they now seem almost perfect 👌 call quality on jabra 75t has been issue when I talk to people have you tried the new jabra 7 elete I hear still not as good as lp3 and no multipoint support yet...
Salute from Malaysia for professional detail comparison in earbud tech. How does this compared to airpod pro in term of ANC/tranparency and microphone for calls in your opinion mr Andy, especially for iphone user.
@@AndysTechTone I’m finding my AirPods Pro’s have better ANC and better clarity. Also AP’s are seamless with the Apple ecosystem. My LP2’s actually sound better as well. Of course they don’t have ANC, but otherwise they just sound better to me. AND this new case! It’s nice and small, but so slippery. The LP2’s finish is much more user friendly.
@@ronwilliams4490 It's no secret I'm not the biggest fan of Airpods in general but as long as you like the Airpods better my opinion is irrelevant here 😊 You're right about the case, it's fancy and cool but not practical at all and I have my concerns regarding its durability too...
Fantastic Review as always! Just purchased a pair of L3P’s and picking them up from the store later this evening. Curious how they stack up vs the MW08s, as I’ve been on the fence with them…. but for
Comparison against the Jabra Elite 7 Active? Also, do you know of any good TWS models under $200 that offer under 100ms of latency (minimal delay in videos & games) on top of good audio, ANC, and decent battery life?
@@AndysTechTone did some digging and I found 15 models that come closest (maximum latency with SBC +/- 50ms as tested by RTINGS): *• JBL Tune 220: 148ms* *• Soundcore Life P3 (gaming mode ON): 149ms"* *• OnePlus Buds/Buds Z: 150-179ms* *• JLAB Jbuds Air ANC: 156ms* *• Jaybirds Vista 2: 157ms* *• Taotronics SoundLiberty 94: 169ms* *• Soundpeats H1 (Gaming Mode ON): 170ms* *• Skullcandy Indy ANC: 171ms* *• Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: 172ms* *•FIIL T1X TWS: 174ms* *• Beats Powebeats Pro: 178ms* *• JBL Club Pro+ & Live Free NC+: 179ms* *• Apple Airpods 2nd/3rd Gen: 176-187ms* *• Apple Airpods Pro: 188ms* Looking around RU-vid it does seem like it's possible to achieve under 100ms of latency, but it requires support of newer Bluetooth audio codecs like LC3, LLDC, and AptX Adaptive on both the wireless headphone AND audio player (phone-tablet-laptop-pc-DAP) to ensure minimal latency. 🎧📲 🤷 Hopefully more brands optimize for low latency in their designs by default or as a mode that can be toggled. Definitely good to know when picking a pair budget or premium TWS earbuds. 👍 *EDIT:* added Soundpeats H1 based on testing by SoZen, Kenneth Tanaka, and Head Fi reviewers.
What type of earbud would you recommend in terms of sound quality? I've heard these sound killer, but I'm wondering how it stacks up to the Momentum 2's and the MW08?
If you want thumping bass with excited highs and loudness, the L3P is the way to go. If you want a more mature and balanced sound than either of the other two is a good option.
Love your accent but had to turn up my LP3s. Oh before I forget, I am old. I really like the app on my android tablet however there is no such app for my PC. Might not ever be one? THX
By default I'd say the Vista2 sounds more balanced and "natural" as you said but the L3P has definitely more bass and treble energy. And then of course there are all the EQ options in both apps...
Hi Andy, would like to ask to have this one or Vista 2 also considering price difference (almost 50 EUR on their page)? Seen also the UA Project Rock X, but it seems outdated and lacks a lot of features, a new model should drop soonish I think. Or maybe something else? Into consideration that I do high intensity Crossfit workouts, chalk, dust, sweat, trail runs, in hotness, rain, out in winter conditions, intervals, sprints, upside down work, weelky 6 times 1 to even 4 hour sessions. Both Jabra 75t and Elite 7 Active is moving out even with biggest tips when I do my thing (especially SkiERG is the worst :D). It is so frustrating and disappointing because everything else is so great, small, light, controls, connection, calls, also sound is ok... But sure if someone is not extreme runner, dos not train competitively, liftin' weights or do indoor rowing, then it might fit, but otherwise and would not recommend them. Seems like these others mentioned having the wingtips could work, but all feels equal, little differences like ipx4, ipx7, ip68 which feels like Vista 2, but not overally convincing any overally... Any thoughts would be ppreciated :)
It’s easy, get the Vista 2 for intense workouts. For casual every day use I’d recommend the Soundcore L3P but for physical activities the Vista 2 is a better fit. Alternatively get something with an earhook.
I bought them while they still went for 140 euros and have to say, I don't think they worth more. I find the highs very sibilant, the hear ID did not work well for me, even with a very good fit,, but truth be told the general sound quality is really very good. I never bothered with the latency of earbuds, but this was the first where I actually noticed lip sync issues with RU-vid and Netflix. My Jabra Elite 85H and my Edifier NB2 Pro's both have around 150ms and the Liberty 3 Pro has around 300 ms in SBC mode. In LDAC mode the latency is so high that youtube and netflix is unwatchable. Multipoint connection also does not work in LDAC mode (which I understand why but it's still a nuisance) , and has connection issues in any "busy" environments which really makes LDAC more of a gimmick than a useful addition.
Yeah, I get where your frustration is coming from. But LDAC probably only makes sense when listening to music at home or in a quiet environment in my opinion. On the go or in a crowded place you wouldn't really notice much of a difference in sound quality anyway regardless of ANC. Same with highly compressed RU-vid videos. Multipoint is a different story but there are limits to what you can do with Bluetooth technology and its limited bandwidth at this stage.
I’ve never A/B tested the two but as far as I remember the H1 sounds darker, less open in the midrange and the highs are more rolled-off than on the L3P
First of all thx you so much for this good comparison 👏 just keep going!!! One thing that no one don't test L3P is when playing games. Yes, I know that L3P doesn't have Gaming mod but many RU-vidrs tested Edifier NeoBuds Pro gaming MOD and said the gaming mod in NeoBuds Pro is like they don't have it, it is not such a big deal. So I would like tocknow how are L3P when playing FPS games on PC. How are they? And I'm planning to buy L3P, they are one of the best for now :) for that price point. And Edifier neobuds pro are second. Thx for good reviews
I only played a little bit with the buds and they were not the best, even for me who is just a casual gamer. I haven't done any latency tests but I'm pretty sure there are loads of proper tests available for you
Nicely balanced and detailed review, sir! Looking for earbuds for my working-environment and can't really decide yet between these liberty3 pro or the edifier neobuds pro. I want to filter out ventilator-noises and the background radio, which is my primary concern. The environment i work in can get pretty hot so i'd like them to be resistant to sweating. Then i also like to listen to podcasts and the occasional music during work. So i would guess the edifiers? It didnt really directly show from the comparison in this review but i would tend to deduce the edifiers have better ANC than the liberty3 pro?
The Edifiers do not have better ANC but they offer a better value since they are mch cheaper and can deliver very similar results. Either of the two buds can get the job done for you so choose the one with the form factor that works better for you or whichever suits your budget more
Edifier fits well on the ear, and is sweat and dust proof., more ease for your mind. But if you're aiming for sound quality go with L3P,. edifiers sound really good but suck at battery life if you maxed all the settings Max LDAC and Anc .. it just runs about 3 to 3.5 hours continuous listening at 75%
Finally I have to buy this buds ;) Aahhh... I think I will have them all in the end.. Hahaha.. edifier (1 have 2), soundcore, Sony. Edifier just not long enough to my personal liking You have the best explanation on all video you made.. Second to none ;)
I recently have de jabra active 75t, I I started to listen music on Tidal in Master Quality UHiFi, and the difference in sound quality is incredible, I would like have the max Quality of audio and using LDAC y considering de 360 audio y Master Quality I Think the Sony are the best option, but L3P makes me ask if I am right.
I’ve never A-B tested the two buds but as far as I can recall the Mu3 is more laid back and relaxed with sweet vocals and a tight bass. The L3P has more of an energetic, V-shaped sound with loads of kick in the bass and plenty sparkle in the treble. But while the L3P has a great EQ with presets and custom settings in the app, Kef does not even offer an app at all…
