IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value 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..
Compared to the JLab Epic Air Sport, 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 Epic Air Sport has a higher liquid rating than Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport by -8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires.
This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together. JLab Epic Air Sport have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, they are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Epic Air Sport 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 JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
JLab Epic Air Sport sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Epic Air Sport 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 makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes 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 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Epic Air Sport
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Epic Air Sport's measurement is 110dB/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, a device is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The JLab Epic Air Sport'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 usually 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
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 7 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case has a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 31 hours
It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport's battery. It is highly adivsable 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,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1 hours
The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The JLab Epic Air Sport have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. JLab Epic Air Sport 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.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JLab Epic Air Sport
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
JLab Epic Air Sport support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Epic Air Sport 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 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 JLab Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The 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, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
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. The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully 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. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
With the JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a control panel on them. The JLab Epic Air Sport 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 a malfunction occurs. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1 Years
.
JLab Epic Air Sport support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
