IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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,
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by of 1g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If applied rightly, they secure the earbuds from falling off.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro'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
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 0.6mm
, a common assumption 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 deliver better quality sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes 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 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/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 persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 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
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 6 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 is part and parcel of most current electronics. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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,
older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your MacBook.
If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. While the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Anker 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 lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to locate them. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. 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 is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
