IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first value 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. 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,
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference 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 case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds 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, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When used rightly, they prevent 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, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Samsung 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. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung 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 earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by 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
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. 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
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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 an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The 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 commonly 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 device, 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 vendor, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have 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 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
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, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
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. If misplaced 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 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to find them. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Most often, 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 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. 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 this 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 access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
