Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
IPX4
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2
IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 2 means that they are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions.
Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, 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,
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Weight
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
12g
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a weight of 12.6g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus with a difference -0.6g
Has No Wires Or Cables
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires 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
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each 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 are best suited for sports and other physical activities. If used correctly, they secure the earbuds from falling off.
Sweat Resistance
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have sweat resistance
Anker 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
Has Stereo Speakers
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers
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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 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 sounds.
Has Passive Noise Reduction
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Driver Unit Size
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
10.6mm
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a unit size of 10.6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Lowest Frequency
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
20Hz
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Highest Frequency
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
40000Hz
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20000Hz
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this implies that
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
Sound Pressure Level
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
92dB/mW
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗
SPL, 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.
Battery Life
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
8hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is 11 hours, a device's battery life is commonly 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
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
Battery Life Of Charging Case
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
24hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours
This is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's case has a charge of 22 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 2 hours
Charge Time
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
2hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 1 hours
Battery Power
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✗
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mAh
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Has Wireless Charging
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, 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 a device.
Has A Battery Level Indicator
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
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Has Usb Type-C
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Bluetooth Version
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
v5.2
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Maximum Bluetooth Range
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
10meters
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
Has Aac
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will work well with your iPhone. 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
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗
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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
Audio Latency
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✗
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Has Ambient Sound Mode
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Anker 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 run but still want to hear traffic.
Has In/On-Ear Detection
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The 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.
Has Find Earbuds Feature
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them.
Supports Fast Charging
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce 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 fills 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Has A Mute Function
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
Control Panel Placed On A Device
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
With the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them.
Warranty Period
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
1Years
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
.
Has Voice Prompts
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Travel Bag Is Included
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
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