IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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. In comparison 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
The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 3g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Wave Buds 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, 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 both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the device. 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces 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 implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro can produce 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 requires fewer chargings. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. 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 have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. 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 shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Wave Buds have 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 is part and parcel of most current electronics. The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your iPhone.
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.
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).
The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. While the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
JBL Wave Buds 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. This is useful in noisy areas.
JBL Wave Buds 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 calculation 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 to 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 while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds have 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 improving your listening experience.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without 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 coming from another connected device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
