Which has better noise cancellation?

Status rates the Between 3ANC at over 38dB, about 30% above the industry average. Anker does not publish a depth figure for the Liberty 5 Pro, only that it uses ANC 4.0 with 8 mics. On paper the Between 3ANC is the safer bet for planes and trains.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Between 3ANC gives 8 hours with ANC on and 36 hours with the case. The Liberty 5 Pro gives 6.5 hours with ANC on and 28 hours with the case. The Between 3ANC wins on total playtime.

Is the Liberty 5 Pro worth the extra money?

Only if you need IP55 dust protection, Bluetooth 6.1 or the touchscreen case. At $169.50 against $79.99, you pay more than double for shorter battery life and a single driver.

Which is better for running and gym use?

The Liberty 5 Pro. Its IP55 rating covers dust as well as water, while the Between 3ANC is IPX-5, water only. The Liberty 5 Pro is also listed for sports use and weighs 5.5g per bud.

Which is better for phone calls?

The Liberty 5 Pro has 8 mics plus 2 VPUs and AI processing. The Between 3ANC uses six beamforming mics. Both are built for calls, but the Liberty 5 Pro has more hardware dedicated to voice pickup.

Do both support multipoint?

The Between 3ANC supports multipoint across two devices at once. Anker does not list multipoint for the Liberty 5 Pro in the specs given, so confirm before buying if you switch between a phone and laptop.

Status Between 3ANC vs Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

The Status Between 3ANC is the better value here. It costs $79.99 at its lowest recent price (October 29, 2026) versus $169.50 for the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro (November 2, 2026), and it delivers longer ANC-on battery life, deeper rated noise cancellation and a triple-driver setup. The Liberty 5 Pro wins on durability (IP55 vs IPX-5), newer Bluetooth and a touchscreen case, so pick it only if you need those.

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