Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Vs. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 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 The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g weigh more than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by of 1.4g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds . Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 0.4mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'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.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is 6 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 1 hours The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 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. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support this function.

The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.