IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 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. In comparison 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,
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
weigh less 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 case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have sweat resistance
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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears 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 devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. 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.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates 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 implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates 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 can 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. The sound pressure level, a device is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The 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 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
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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 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 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 charge fully 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The 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 use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The 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 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the 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. 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.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones. JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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 earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
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. If misplaced 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.
You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect 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 support 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 without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can 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 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 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. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
