Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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 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 for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
weigh less than the Bose QuietComfort 2 with a difference -0.5g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort 2 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When applied as directed, 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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Bose QuietComfort 2 and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Bose QuietComfort 2 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Bose QuietComfort 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.
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 mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort 2
Bose QuietComfort 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 have to charge the device less often.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Bose QuietComfort 2 by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Bose QuietComfort 2's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging 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 requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort 2
Bose QuietComfort 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Bose QuietComfort 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through 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 transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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. 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 that is 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort 2 will work fine with your MacBook. 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 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.
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 device to filter out background sounds. The Bose QuietComfort 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The Bose QuietComfort 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 would still want to hear traffic. Bose QuietComfort 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Bose QuietComfort 2 have a find earbuds feature. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them. Bose QuietComfort 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the 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 is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 support 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort 2
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.
Bose QuietComfort 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Bose QuietComfort 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. The Bose QuietComfort 2 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Bose QuietComfort 2 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
