IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex'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 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the JBL Tune Flex, 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
weigh more than the JBL Tune Flex by of 2.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Tune Flex 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation enabling 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 noise. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes.
The JBL Tune Flex and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. The JBL Tune Flex stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm 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 device, its size corellates with the sound made by the device. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1.4mm
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces 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 make sound with equal bass
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Tune Flex
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Tune Flex's measurement is 108dB/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 something is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The JBL Tune Flex'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 have to charge the device less often.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Each time you recharge your device, 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tune Flex's case is said to have a charge of 24 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. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
JBL Tune Flex 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 case. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JBL Tune Flex support 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 comes along with most current electronics.
JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
JBL Tune Flex 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 JBL Tune Flex will work fine with your MacBook. 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. The JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce 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.
The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.
The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them. JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The JBL Tune Flex come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
