Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's rating is read as, the first value 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. 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
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are lighter than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by -0.5g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables 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 major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are reserved 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 combat vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm 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, its size determines the loudness of 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
, as many tend to believe 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 imply that they produce better quality sound. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
The 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 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 listening 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 vendor, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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 requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is highly adivsable 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 shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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 used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work fine with your MacBook.
If you are planning on using these with Android , 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 result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
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 them
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 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 30 minutes. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can easily 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 comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a control panel on them. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
