Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JBL Live Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro | JBL Live Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
weight | 12g | 9.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10.6mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 92dB/mW | 93dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Anker 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Anker 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 carry.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g weigh less than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by -2.4g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are resistant to sweat JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a unit size of 10.6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Live Pro 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 , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces 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 implies that Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2 SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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 Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case is said to have 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 6 hours It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Anker 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Anker 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 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 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. 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, providing high-resolution audio. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones. While the JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds 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, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Anker 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 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support the find earbuds feature. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device. Anker 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 also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
JBL Live Pro 2 too 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 that has followed instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro . Anker 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. The JBL Live Pro 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.