Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 12g | 12.5g | |
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 | 9.3mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 92dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 8only |
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 rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g weigh less than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 with a difference -0.5g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds . Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds . The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities.
When applied correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 1.3mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible 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 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 6 hours It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps). The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have 8 microphones.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support the find earbuds feature. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.