Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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, 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
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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh more than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by of 0.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting 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 cables connecting the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking 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 each silicone ear tip for a better fit. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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 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 makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Anker 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. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces 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 means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it 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 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Every 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 have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and Anker 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.
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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended 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
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. 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. The 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 used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same 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 iPhone.
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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound 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, say you’re having a jog 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 removed from your ears .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support the find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging.
It's very 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 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 having to 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 is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support this function. It means that you unilaterally 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 functions are supported on the earbuds.
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. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2Years,
more than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 1 Years
.
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 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies 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 pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
