Overall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 12g | 12.4g | |
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 | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 92dB/mW | 75dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 11hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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 rating 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 represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro'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 Google Pixel Buds Pro, 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
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g are lighter than the Google Pixel Buds Pro with a difference -0.4g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds . The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved 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 combat vigorous movement, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When applied rightly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. Google Pixel Buds Pro have sweat resistance Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Google Pixel Buds Pro's 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 Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing 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 noise. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Google Pixel Buds Pro have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 0.4mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable 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 implies that both devices make sound with equal bass Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces 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 implies that Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Google Pixel Buds Pro SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Google Pixel Buds Pro's measurement is 75dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 92dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
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 less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 3 hours . Each 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.
This is given by the vendor, and Google Pixel Buds Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro by 4 hours It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery.
It is highly adivsable 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, more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 1 hours The Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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, newer than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz.
It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability. Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Google Pixel Buds Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. Google Pixel Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The 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, Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature. The 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
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 just thirty minutes.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.