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JVC AE HA-AE5T vs Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

What AE HA-AE5T does better (3) and where Liberty 3 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JVC AE HA-AE5T
JVC · 2020AE HA-AE5T
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $65
vs
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Soundcore · 2021Liberty 3 Pro
8.3Score
3 advantages
Higher score
6.5Battery6.4

Why is AE HA-AE5T better than Liberty 3 Pro?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 8 h+12%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. aptXYes · Liberty 3 Pro: No

Why is Liberty 3 Pro better than AE HA-AE5T?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · AE HA-AE5T: Yes
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  3. LDACNo · AE HA-AE5T: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JVC AE HA-AE5TJVC AE HA-AE5T≈ $658.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm—
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h8 h
Total with charging case—32 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6.2 g—
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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