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 | Jabra Evolve2 Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
weight | 12g | 10.8g | |
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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 92dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 20meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8,000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | ✗ | 80Hz | |
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 | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g weigh more than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds with a difference of 1.2g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds . Jabra Evolve2 Buds are resistant to sweat Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 outcompete background noise. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 4.6mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is 10 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 longer battery life, 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case has a charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 3 hours It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Jabra Evolve2 Buds support USB TYPE-C, a 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 laptops, phones, and tablets. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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, equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 20meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 10meters Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work fine with your MacBook. 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. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones.
While the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a find earbuds feature. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them. Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a control panel on them. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 1 Years . The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, 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.