Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
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 of liquids 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, 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 take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are heavier than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference of 2.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex 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
JBL Tune Flex 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 JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JBL Tune Flex and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
JBL Tune Flex stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1.4mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates 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 implies that
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Tune Flex
The sound pressure level, 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. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 92dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
JBL Tune Flex'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 JBL Tune Flex
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not 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 JBL Tune Flex's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The 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.
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. The JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. 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 used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 JBL Tune Flex will work well with your iPad.
If you are planning 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.
JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. While the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
The extent 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 sound that the microphone can pick up. The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
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, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tune Flex have a 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 find them.
JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a control panel on them. The JBL Tune Flex 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 .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Tune Flex come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
