IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second number of 6 means that they can withstand high pressure jet that's 12.5mm diameter, similar to fire hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 meters..
In comparison to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, 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,
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher liquid rating than Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -8g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables.
This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities.
When used correctly, they secure the earbuds from falling off. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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. Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2.6mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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 adjustments to the signal on its way through. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's measurement is 110dB/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, a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery life is 15 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7 hours
. 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 31 hours
It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 hours
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.
While the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Anker 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.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. 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 thirty minutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years
.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
