Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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 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. Compared to the JBL Wave Buds, Anker 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 consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 3g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have ANC 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 outcompete background sounds. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
The JBL Wave Buds and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Anker 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate 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 generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes 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 Wave Buds
SPL, is the level of pressure 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. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 92dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This 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 a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Anker 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 for the first time.
Anker 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 device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Anker 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 can provide 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 MacBook. If you are planning 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 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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The 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 earbud microphone can recognize. JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, 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 earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 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 be found in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds 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 time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
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 manually disconnect and reconnect. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when 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 earbuds. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
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 Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
