Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, JBL Live Pro 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,
JBL Live Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro with a difference -2.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have sweat resistance
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the device. JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 0.4mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, 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 Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the 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 multiple times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 6 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Live Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro will work fine with your iPhone.
If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones. While the JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. JBL Live Pro 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. The 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 the earbuds. JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have this function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
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 that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
