Overall Score 7.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro | Sony LinkBuds S |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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 | 5mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 40000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 92dB/mW | ✗ | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✗ | ✓ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 14hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's rating for solids indicates 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.
Compared to the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, Sony LinkBuds S 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
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro with a difference -2.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 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 are resistant to sweat
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sony LinkBuds S and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit 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.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 5.6mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean 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 an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level 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.
Sony LinkBuds S have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.
Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 vendor, and the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 10 hours
It requires 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 for the first time.
Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony LinkBuds S 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 connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony LinkBuds S 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 a similar 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 iPad. 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 Sony LinkBuds S 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.
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.
Sony LinkBuds S support it as well, LDAC, can automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones.
While the Sony LinkBuds S 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 background sounds.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S 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 run but still want to hear traffic.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Sony LinkBuds S too 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 be found in your bag, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
Sony LinkBuds S too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Sony LinkBuds S too 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 just thirty minutes.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, 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 option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.
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.
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.
The Sony LinkBuds S also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.