IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the 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 of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, 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,
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
weigh more than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by of 1g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together. Galaxy Buds 2 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 better fit.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have wingtips, these rest 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 as directed, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 0.6mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies 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 produce equal bass
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, 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. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 92dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a full charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 6 hours
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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 provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine with your iPad. 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while 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 what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The 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.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
