Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro IPX4

Nothing Ear 2 IP54

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, 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, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP54, the Nothing Ear 2's rating is read as, the first value 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.

In comparison to the Nothing Ear 2, Anker 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

Weight

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 12g

Nothing Ear 2 9g

Nothing Ear 2 have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g are heavier than the Nothing Ear 2 by of 3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 are resistant to sweat

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Nothing Ear 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

Nothing Ear 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Nothing Ear 2 have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 10.6mm

Nothing Ear 2 11.6mm

Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its 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 Nothing Ear 2 by 1mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 20Hz

Nothing Ear 2 20Hz

The Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 40,000Hz

Nothing Ear 2 20,000Hz

Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device 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 Nothing Ear 2

Sound Pressure Level

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 92dB/mW

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's measurement is 92dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 8hours

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

The Nothing Ear 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 24hours

Nothing Ear 2 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Nothing Ear 2's case has a charge of 30 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.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 6 hours

Charge Time

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 2hours

Nothing Ear 2 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Nothing Ear 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro v5.2

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

Nothing Ear 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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, older than that of Nothing Ear 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 10meters

Nothing Ear 2 10meters

The Nothing Ear 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2

Has Aac

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 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 Nothing Ear 2 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend 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.

Has Ldac

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 6only

Nothing Ear 2 6only

The Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✗

Nothing Ear 2 -40dBV/Pa

The Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Anker 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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Nothing Ear 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 2only

Nothing Ear 2 2only

Nothing Ear 2 have a 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they have 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 unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 1Years

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro	Nothing Ear 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	12g	9g
	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	11.6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	92dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	30hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	✗	-40dBV/Pa
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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Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included