Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 value 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
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro with a difference -2.4g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a unit size of 10.6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines 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
, a common assumption 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.
The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective 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 have to charge the device less often.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, 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 vendor, and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case has a full charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 to connect 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 provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro will work well with your iPad. 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. The 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, providing high-resolution audio. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones. The JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to 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 but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The JBL Live Pro 2 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 be found 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 device to help you locate them.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Pro 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a control panel on them. The 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
.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Live Pro 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
