Anker Soundcore Liberty 5
Soundpeats H3

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Soundpeats H3

Common Features

  • Both products have an in-ear fit.
  • Both products are water resistant.
  • Neither product has wires or cables.
  • Neither product is a neckband-style earbud.
  • Neither product includes wingtips.
  • Neither product has RGB lighting.
  • Both products have stereo speakers.
  • Neither product has UV light.
  • Both products have passive noise reduction.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products support fast charging.
  • Both products have a control panel placed on a device.
  • Both products have voice prompts.
  • Both products have six microphones.
  • Both products have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Both products support multipoint connections up to 2 devices.
  • Both products have Bluetooth version 5.4.
  • Both products have a USB Type-C connection.

Main Differences

  • Ingress Protection (IP) rating is IP55 on Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and IPX5 on Soundpeats H3.
  • Weight is 10 g on Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and 12 g on Soundpeats H3.
  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 has active noise cancellation (ANC) while Soundpeats H3 does not.
  • Driver unit size is 9.2 mm on Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and 12 mm on Soundpeats H3.
  • Highest frequency is 40000 Hz on Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and 20000 Hz on Soundpeats H3.
  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 has Dolby Atmos while Soundpeats H3 does not.
  • Battery life is 8 hours on Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and 7 hours on Soundpeats H3.
  • Battery life of the charging case is 40 hours on Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and 30 hours on Soundpeats H3.
  • Charge time is 1.5 hours on Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and 1 hour on Soundpeats H3.
  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 supports wireless charging while Soundpeats H3 does not.
  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 supports aptX Adaptive while Soundpeats H3 does not.
  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 supports LDAC while Soundpeats H3 does not.
  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 has ambient sound mode while Soundpeats H3 does not.
  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 has in/on-ear detection while Soundpeats H3 does not.
Specs Comparison
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5

Soundpeats H3

Soundpeats H3

Design:
Fit In-ear In-ear
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP55 IPX5
water resistance Water resistant Water resistant
weight 10 g 12 g
has no wires or cables
are neckband earbuds
wingtips included
has RGB lighting
has stereo speakers
has UV light
Has a display

Both the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and the Soundpeats H3 are in-ear designs with no wires or cables, providing a true wireless experience. The Liberty 5 is slightly lighter at 10 g, while the H3 weighs 12 g, making it marginally heavier. Neither product includes wingtips, RGB lighting, UV light, or a display, keeping the design simple and functional.

When it comes to water resistance, both models are rated as water-resistant, but the Liberty 5 has a slightly higher ingress protection (IP) rating of IP55, compared to the IPX5 rating of the H3. This suggests the Liberty 5 may offer a bit more protection against water and dust, although both should perform well in wet conditions.

In terms of audio, both the Liberty 5 and the H3 feature stereo speakers, ensuring a balanced sound experience. However, neither product is designed as neckband earbuds, and neither includes a display or UV light functionality.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
driver unit size 9.2 mm 12 mm
lowest frequency 20 Hz 20 Hz
highest frequency 40000 Hz 20000 Hz
supports spatial audio
has Dolby Atmos
has Dirac Virtuo
has a neodymium magnet

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and the Soundpeats H3 both offer passive noise reduction, but the Liberty 5 stands out by also including active noise cancellation (ANC), providing an additional layer of noise-blocking capability. The Liberty 5 has a smaller 9.2 mm driver unit compared to the 12 mm driver in the H3, which may influence the sound signature and overall audio output.

In terms of frequency response, the Liberty 5 covers a wider range, from 20 Hz to 40,000 Hz, while the H3 is limited to a range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. This suggests the Liberty 5 could potentially offer a broader sound spectrum, particularly in the higher frequencies.

Neither product supports spatial audio, and neither includes Dirac Virtuo or a neodymium magnet. The Liberty 5 does include Dolby Atmos support, enhancing its soundstage, but the H3 does not offer this feature.

Power:
Battery life 8 hours 7 hours
Battery life of charging case 40 hours 30 hours
charge time 1.5 hours 1 hours
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and the Soundpeats H3 differ in several key power specifications. The Liberty 5 offers a longer battery life of 8 hours on a single charge, while the H3 provides 7 hours of battery life. However, the Liberty 5 also excels in its charging case, offering 40 hours of total battery life, compared to the H3's 30 hours.

When it comes to charging time, the H3 is faster, requiring only 1 hour to charge fully, while the Liberty 5 takes 1.5 hours. The Liberty 5 also supports wireless charging, a feature not available with the H3, which has no wireless charging capability.

Both products have rechargeable batteries and include a battery level indicator, but neither product offers a solar power battery.

Connectivity:
has fast pairing
Has USB Type-C
Bluetooth version 5.4 5.4
has LDAC
has LDHC
has Bluetooth LE Audio
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Low Latency
has aptX HD
has aptX
has aptX Lossless
has aptX Voice
has Auracast
maximum Bluetooth range 10 m 10 m
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Can be used wirelessly
has AAC

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and the Soundpeats H3 share several connectivity features but also have a few differences. Both models support Bluetooth version 5.4, ensuring a stable and efficient connection. They also both feature USB Type-C for charging and support AAC audio codec, providing good sound quality over Bluetooth.

In terms of advanced Bluetooth features, the Liberty 5 supports LDAC for high-resolution audio streaming, while the H3 also supports LDAC but additionally includes aptX Adaptive, aptX, and aptX Lossless, offering a wider range of Bluetooth audio codecs. Neither product supports Bluetooth LE Audio or has Bluetooth pairing via NFC.

Both products have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters, ensuring flexibility when using them wirelessly, and neither supports fast pairing.

Features:
release date July 2025 October 2025
has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
Supports fast charging
multipoint count 2 2
can read notifications
Has a built-in translator
has a mute function
can be used as a headset
control panel placed on a device
Has voice prompts
travel bag is included
Has an in-line control panel
Has a temperature sensor
Has a built-in camera remote control function

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and the Soundpeats H3 share many similar features, but there are a few differences. Both models support fast charging, have a multipoint connection count of 2, include a mute function, and can be used as a headset. They also both feature a control panel placed on a device and have voice prompts. Additionally, both come with a travel bag, but neither has an in-line control panel, temperature sensor, or built-in camera remote control function.

One key difference is that the Liberty 5 offers ambient sound mode and in/on-ear detection, while the H3 does not include either of these features. Both models are unable to read notifications and do not have a built-in translator.

Microphone:
number of microphones 6 6
has a noise-canceling microphone

Both the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and the Soundpeats H3 feature 6 microphones, which should help deliver clear audio during calls. Additionally, both models are equipped with noise-canceling microphones, ensuring that background noise is minimized for better call quality.

There are no differences between the two products in terms of microphone count or noise-canceling features, as both share the same specifications.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 and Soundpeats H3. Both products feature an in-ear fit, are water resistant, and have a rechargeable battery with a battery level indicator. However, the Ingress Protection (IP) rating differs, with Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 rated at IP55 and Soundpeats H3 rated at IPX5. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 also supports active noise cancellation, while the Soundpeats H3 does not. Additionally, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 has Dolby Atmos support and a 40000 Hz highest frequency, whereas Soundpeats H3 supports aptX Adaptive and has a 20000 Hz highest frequency.