Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro IPX4

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2

Weight

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 12g

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight best 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 with a difference -2.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

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 case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have sweat resistance

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 10.6mm

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 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 corellates with 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 , many people have a misconception 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 imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 20Hz

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device 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 can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 40,000Hz

JBL Live Pro 2 20,000Hz

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2

Sound Pressure Level

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 92dB/mW

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level 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. How loud something is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 8hours

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

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 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 24hours

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and 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 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

Charge Time

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 2hours

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

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 when they have been unused for long periods.

JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

Has Wireless Charging

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro v5.2

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

The 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 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 10meters

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

The 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

Has Aac

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

The 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 6only

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones.

JBL Live Pro 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 noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel 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, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 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 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a find earbuds feature.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

JBL Live Pro 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 2only

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

The Anker 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 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.

Has A Mute Function

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

With the Anker 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.

Warranty Period

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 1Years

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

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.

When 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 .

Has Voice Prompts

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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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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Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included