Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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, 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
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are lighter than the Google Pixel Buds Pro by -0.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds .
Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If used rightly, they secure the earbuds from falling off. Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
Google Pixel Buds Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Google Pixel Buds Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
which means 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device 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
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 92dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The 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 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
less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Google Pixel Buds Pro's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro by 4 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 1 hours
Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Anker 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Anker 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro will work fine 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 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 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, providing high-resolution audio. Anker 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.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Google Pixel Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when 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 saving battery life. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the find earbuds feature.
Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the 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 30 minutes.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they have the feature 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 device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Google Pixel Buds Pro, 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 also have a control panel on them. Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. Google Pixel Buds Pro come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
