Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, 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 protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are heavier than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference of 1g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds .
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each 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 match vigorous movement, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities.
If applied rightly, 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 ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit 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 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes 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 implies that
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The sound pressure level, 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. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 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. 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 playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. 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. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 comes along with most current electronics. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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. The 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 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your iPad.
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 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.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises 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 but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The 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. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to find them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
