IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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. 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 take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
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 matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved 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 ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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 Pro 2 and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and JBL Live Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a unit size of 10.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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.
How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is 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 device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 manufacturer, and the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case has a full charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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
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.
The 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 state 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 earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too use 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 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 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 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides 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 device to filter out noise.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
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 the earbuds
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
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.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 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 device. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Pro 2 also support this function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can 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.
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. 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
