IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust 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 protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort 2's rating for solids indicates 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 2, 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
Bose QuietComfort 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are lighter than the Bose QuietComfort 2 by -0.5g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort 2 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, they are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When used correctly, they secure the earbuds from falling off. Bose QuietComfort 2 are resistant to sweat
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bose QuietComfort 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Bose QuietComfort 2 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter 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) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
Bose QuietComfort 2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Bose QuietComfort 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort 2 by 1.3mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The Bose QuietComfort 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort 2
The Bose QuietComfort 2'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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Bose QuietComfort 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose QuietComfort 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 multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Bose QuietComfort 2 by 6 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort 2's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort 2
The Bose QuietComfort 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Bose QuietComfort 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Bose QuietComfort 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Bose QuietComfort 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort 2
Bose QuietComfort 2 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort 2 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.
The 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 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 2 have 8 microphones. While the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort 2 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Bose QuietComfort 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Bose QuietComfort 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
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, the Bose QuietComfort 2 have a find earbuds feature. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. Bose QuietComfort 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort 2
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.
Bose QuietComfort 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have 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 Bose QuietComfort 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. Bose QuietComfort 2 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. Bose QuietComfort 2 come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
