Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Anker 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 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro with a difference -2.6g
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 have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1'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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Nothing Ear 1 and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both Nothing Ear 1, and Anker 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 1mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1'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 measures if and how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 1
The sound pressure level, 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. 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the 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 multiple times before recharging the case itself. Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours,
more than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 5 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 0.5 hours
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, take note of 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. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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. Nothing Ear 1 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because 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 Anker 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.
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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones.
While the Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. 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 .
The Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support the find earbuds feature. The Nothing Ear 1 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Anker 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.
For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them. The 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 in the case of a malfunction.
Nothing Ear 1 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, like if there is an issue with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
