Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the JBL Wave Buds, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 3g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines 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 JBL Wave Buds by 2.6mm
, many people have a misconception 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 mean that they produce better quality sound. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable 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 can produce equal bass
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it 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 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds's measurement is 100dB/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 taken differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. JBL Wave Buds'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 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 JBL Wave Buds
. 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 have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Wave Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JBL Wave Buds 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 Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds 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 JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm.
It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
The vastness 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 pick up. The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when 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, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The 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. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is 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. The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can 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 Wave Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
