Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JLab Go Air
See price on AmazonOverall Score 5.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro | JLab Go Air |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP44 |
weight | 12g | 10g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10.6mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 92dB/mW | 103dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 15hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✗ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating for solids indicates that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, 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 JLab Go Air, 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
The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g
weigh more than the JLab Go Air by of 2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JLab Go Air have sweat resistance
Anker 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
JLab Go Air have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air's speakers deliver sound from independent 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 Go Air have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro 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 overcome background sounds.
JLab Go Air sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates 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 Go Air 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
JLab Go Air'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 while at it.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Go Air
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/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 a device is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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
more than that of JLab Go Air by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the JLab Go Air's case has a full charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 9 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is highly adivsable 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,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
The JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, 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,
newer than that of JLab Go Air
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support AAC, a codec 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
The JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.
While the Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
JLab Go Air 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JLab Go Air, 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.
The JLab Go Air 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. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of JLab Go Air by 1 Years
.
The JLab Go Air support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.