Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids 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,
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. The 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 connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables.
This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables 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, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When used as directed, they prevent 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 during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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 cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the device. 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
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
The sound pressure level, 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. How loud something is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 playing 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 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 several times before having to recharge 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 requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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 device, 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 a device. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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 range, 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. 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 that is 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work fine with your iPhone.
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. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a control panel on them. 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 that has followed 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
.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
