Overall Score 7.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro | Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 12g | 12.2g | |
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 | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | ✗ | |
sound pressure level | 92dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 0.52hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | 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 refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 the second number 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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 consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, at 12.2g
weigh more than the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by of 0.2g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting 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 cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts 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
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.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a unit size of 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 determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Xiaomi FlipBuds 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
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
The sound pressure level, 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.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 3 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro takes 0.52 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro by 1.48 hours
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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 notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too use 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 allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Xiaomi FlipBuds 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
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.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have 6 microphones.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds 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.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
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 them
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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 still want to hear traffic.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
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. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a 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 without missing notifications from another connected device.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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 following instruction manuals.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.