Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 12g | 12.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -26dBV/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 | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value 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 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh more than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by of 0.6g
True wireless devices have no wires 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 major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, 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 having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a unit size of 10.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Anker 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 alters the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
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.
The Anker 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 4 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 1 hours
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 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 fine with your MacBook. 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
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.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too 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 easily find them in your bag, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support 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 and not miss notifications coming from another device.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2Years,
more than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 1 Years
.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.