Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro with a difference -2.2g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have sweat resistance
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Live Free 2 and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 0.4mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Free 2
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's measurement is 92dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JBL Live Free 2's sound pressure level measurement is 102dB/mW.
How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case has a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
more than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 4 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Live Free 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro will work fine with your iPad.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony
which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones. While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a find earbuds feature. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Free 2 too have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Live Free 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Free 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
