Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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. 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 best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 3g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
The JBL Wave Buds and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. The JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates 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
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces 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 make sound with equal bass
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.
The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The JBL Wave Buds'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.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Every 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and 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 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 Wave Buds
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
JBL Wave Buds have 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 comes along with most current electronics.
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. JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 JBL Wave Buds will work well 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. 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.
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 background sounds. The JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 earbud microphone can pick up. The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound 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 while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are 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 saving battery life. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them. The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's 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. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
