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General

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Series

Powerbeats Pro1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Live5Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-live-3-earbuds-107216Read 10 October 2026Live 3 series with Buds, Beam and Flex styles.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MX723LL/A, A3157, A3158, A31601Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026US Jet Black MX723LL/A in current product structured data. Hardware A3157/A3158/A3160 identities are separately established by exact original safety leaflet. 2019 Powerbeats Pro hardware and 2020 internal revision are excluded.13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026

JBLLIVEBUDS3BLK, JBLLIVEBUDS3SILAM, LIVE BUDS 3, LIVE BUDS 3C1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quick Start Guide model names LIVE BUDS 3 (earbuds) and LIVE BUDS 3C (charging case). JBLLIVEBUDS3BLK is the Black SKU on Harvey Norman and JBLLIVEBUDS3SILAM the Silver SKU on Amazon US.8Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/jbl-live-buds-3-adaptive-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.htmlRead 10 October 2026Harvey Norman New Zealand lists model number JBLLIVEBUDS3BLK for Black.

GTIN / EAN

19594959084915Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact US Jet Black MX723LL/A Apple Store manufacturer information prints UPC 195949590849. Only selected reference UPC stored, not inferred for other colors.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

11 February 20252Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026

8 January 20244Press articletechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbls-new-wireless-earbuds-are-crammed-with-next-gen-features-including-a-screen-on-the-caseRead 10 October 2026Announced at CES 2024. SoundGuys coverage is dated 8 January 2024.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Available3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026Reviewed as a current product with retail prices listed.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Beats Powerbeats Pro16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-Beats-by-Dre-Powerbeats-Pro-2-arrives-with-a-new-design-heart-rate-tracking-and-wireless-charging-for-249-99.959572.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Powerbeats Pro 2 arrive as a successor to the Powerbeats Pro released in 2019.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$249.992Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026Original Beats by Dr. Dre launch release via Business Wire, syndicated in full. Pricing and Availability explicitly 249.99 USD before local sales tax. February 11 order opening differs from February 13 on-shelf availability.

$199.954Press articletechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbls-new-wireless-earbuds-are-crammed-with-next-gen-features-including-a-screen-on-the-caseRead 10 October 2026JBL Live 3 Earbuds to be available from JBL.com in summer 2024 at 199.95 USD. Yanko Design states the same price for all three Live 3 models.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€199.993Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026Recommended price 199.99 EUR in the Netherlands. VAT included as published.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 20262Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, Electric Orange, Black & Volt1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Four original finishes and current Black & Volt Nike finish in maker selector. Same hardware generation, not extra catalog products.14Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro-2/nike-beats-global-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original March 2026 maker Nike collaboration release. Black & Volt is a finish of the same 2025 generation, not a new product entry. Jet Black reference image remains unchanged.

Black, Silver, Blue, Purple6Reviewsoundguys.com/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys catalog lists Black, blue, silver and purple. Launch coverage listed black and silver only.

Segment

Sport1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Music3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

In-ear3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Ear hook1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Stemless3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026The Buds 3 are the bud-type model. The Beam 3 and Flex 3 have stems.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev869599d75/webRead 5 October 2026Current microphone settings automatically switch from removed bud to the one still worn, and permit always-left/right. Either bud can operate alone for calls. No two-source independent stereo playback inferred.

Either bud1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dual Connect + Sync page shows stereo mode and mono mode with either the L or R earbud.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

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Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	10	1

Source1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Driver size 10 mm dynamic driver. One per earbud.3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

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Dynamic1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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10mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 20263Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Impedance

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16Ω1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Catalog lists 16 ohm. The Quick Start Guide states the same.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Inner microphones continuously assess fit/seal and tune low/mid frequencies. Support calls ANC/Transparency-off listening Adaptive EQ mode. It is not a hearing-test profile or custom EQ bands.

Yes3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026Adaptive EQ for real-time adjustment, plus an optional Low Volume EQ.

Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026TrueDepth ear/head profile for Personalized Spatial Audio. This is separate from inner-microphone Adaptive EQ.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026Personi-Fi uses a detailed hearing test of each ear to tailor the sound.

Onboard EQ

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Yes2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026The Smart Charging Case adjusts volume and EQ.3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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107Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1BRead 10 October 2026JBL Headphones app screenshot on the listing shows an equalizer with ten frequency bands from 32 Hz to 16 kHz.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Jazz, Vocal, Bass, Club, Studio, Extreme Bass3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026Six EQ presets plus a custom EQ. Preset names are from the JBL Headphones app screenshot on the Amazon listing.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1BRead 10 October 2026App screenshot shows Jazz, Vocal, Bass, Club, Studio and Extreme Bass presets.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026

JBL Spatial Sound2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 20263Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026Exact supported Beats list includes Pro 2. Personalized profile needs TrueDepth iPhone and synced compatible Apple hosts/content. Current Mac/AppleTV support is software-qualified.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Yes3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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42Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026True Adaptive Noise Cancelling uses four noise-sensing microphones. The page does not say how many are in each earbud.

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls ANC adaptive. Exact environmental or fit-trigger conditions for its ANC adjustment are unstated. Adaptive EQ calibration is separately described. No automatic ANC/transparency blending inferred.

Yes2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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73Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026Manual ANC control is a slider with seven levels.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 20263Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Page says you can customize how much ambient sound you let in.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Beamforming microphones reduce wind and noise interference. This is call processing.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Measured response differs by noise mode. With ANC off, lower-mid frequencies are reduced, leaving stronger relative sub-bass and treble.12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Purchased exact Pro 2, one week. Separate ANC-on/off lab curves. Firmware/app/codec, target revision and original fixture unstated. Numerical dB not taken from graph points or MDAQS scores. Battery test still described as ongoing with no final duration. 83% perceived loudness reduction is not converted into dB.

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Published ideal PC and iPhone recordings, plus office, street, windy and reverberant PC demos. Review reports better microphone processing on compatible Apple hosts.12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Exact demo modes and PC/iPhone host split are explicitly captioned. Firmware and transmitted call codec unstated. No numeric voice quality score inferred.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current exact FAQ: three microphones can operate for single-earbud calls, five are active during stereo calls. Stored six counts physical voice-capable capsules across pair, not simultaneous active count. Voice accelerometer excluded.

62Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Six beamforming microphones for calls.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

62Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Six beamforming microphones in total.3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI2Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026Voice Isolation explicitly uses machine learning with compatible iOS 18/iPadOS 18/macOS Sequoia+ host and current firmware. Host-assisted call feature, not a claim about all Android/PC calls.

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Current single b-button press mutes/unmutes during calls. Firmware and compatible host software required. Current guide gives double press to end calls.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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Connections

Bluetooth9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.312Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026

5.31Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Earbud 5.3. The charging case lists Bluetooth 5.1.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly Bluetooth 5.3 SBC/AAC for conventional music. Special current Vision Pro Lossless path is separate. No LE Audio, LC3 or Auracast inferred from Bluetooth version.

SBC, AAC, LDAC3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly excludes simultaneous generic multipoint outside Apple account routing. Heart-rate data routes are not audio multipoint.

Yes1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Multi-point connection, maximum 2 devices.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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21Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quick Start Guide shows the Android account pop-up for the earbuds and Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows 10 v1803+. Android 6 or later.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Other9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide covers Android pairing, Bixby and Siri controls. SoundGuys states both platforms work.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ABeats Powerbeats Pro 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available

Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026Exact current Beats pairing guide explicitly includes Pro 2, Apple hosts, Android, Windows PC and Apple Vision Pro. Other means Apple Vision Pro. Windows microphone route is not assumed from generic PC review samples. Maker separately advertises Vision Pro Lossless, but exact supported bit depth, sample rate and audio codec are not stated here. No generic console route inferred.

BJBL Live Buds 3

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ABeats Powerbeats Pro 2

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio	Compatible Apple hardware/software and content. TrueDepth iPhone creates ear/head profile.
Apple account features	Compatible current Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.
Voice Isolation for calls	Compatible Apple host running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia or later, with current earbud firmware. Processing is host-assisted.
Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro	Apple Vision Pro and current firmware/software. Maker separately advertises Lossless Audio with this host. This is not a generic SBC/AAC lossless claim.
Heart-rate workouts	Compatible workout app or fitness equipment. Current Apple Fitness requires compatible Apple software and firmware. Android sessions are started in Beats app.
Head gesture controls	Latest earbud firmware and compatible Apple host software. Current guide support is separate from launch features.
Battery replacement	Powerbeats Pro 2 and case batteries must be repaired by a trained technician. Manufacturer does not authorize routine user replacement.

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 202613Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact product/case scope of trained-technician-only battery repair. Recycling text is not used as a replacement procedure.

BJBL Live Buds 3

Feature	Needs
LDAC Hi-Res Audio	Compatible Android phone.
Advanced controls (ANC, Ambient Aware, TalkThru)	Enable by connecting the earbuds to the JBL Headphones app.
Google Finder and Google Audio Switch	Android devices. Google Fast Pair on the Quick Start Guide needs Android 6 or later.

Source1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Advanced controls need the JBL Headphones app. The Swift Pair note applies to Android 6 or later.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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60mAh1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Lithium-ion 60 mAh at 3.85 V per earbud.8Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/jbl-live-buds-3-adaptive-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.htmlRead 10 October 2026Listing lists 60 mAh per earbud and 620 mAh for the case. Its sound pressure level of 97 dB differs from the guide and is not stored.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker safety document Batteries section explicitly Powerbeats Pro 2 and case batteries should only be repaired by a trained technician. Normal user replacement is not authorized.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ABeats Powerbeats Pro 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	45
ANC on	No	8
ANC on	Yes	36
Transparency	No	8
Transparency	Yes	36

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker footnotes describe September 2024 preproduction testing with iPhone 15 Pro at 50 percent volume. ANC and Transparency tests are separate from off mode. Total duration includes the initial charge and case recharges. AAC playlist encoding does not establish the transmitted Bluetooth codec. Firmware and heart-rate sensor test state are unstated.4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Maker support groups active ANC/Transparency modes at 8 h buds/36 h total. These are alternative modes, not both enabled simultaneously. Off mode 10 h buds/45 h total includes initial charge and case recharges. Original maker September 2024 preproduction iPhone 15 Pro test at 50% volume. Codec/firmware unstated. AAC playlist encoding is not Bluetooth codec proof. Heart-rate sensor test state unstated.

BJBL Live Buds 3

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC on	No	8
ANC off	Yes	40

Source1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Music playtime with Bluetooth on: ANC off up to 10 h, ANC on up to 8 h, True Adaptive ANC on up to 7 h. The 7 h True Adaptive ANC row has no schema mode of its own and is not stored. Talk time is listed as 4.5 h with ANC off and 5.5 h with ANC on. Longer with ANC on is not plausible, so no talk time is stored. The 40 h total is from the JBL Indonesia page.2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 202610 hours of playtime plus another 30 in the charging case, 40 hours total with ANC off.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

45h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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The Quick Start Guide lists a charging time of 2 hours from empty and does not say whether this is the earbuds, the case or both. The case also charges on a Qi wireless pad (not included).1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Charging time 2 hrs from empty. The charging page also shows charging through a Qi-certified wireless pad (not included).

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

10min2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1.5h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026September 2024 preproduction iPhone 15 Pro test, 50% volume, ANC/Transparency off. Drained units charged for 5 min via USB-C then played until first bud stopped. The playlist has 358 tracks encoded as AAC. File encoding does not establish transmitted Bluetooth codec. Earbud playback, not case-inclusive 45 h.

4h2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 202610 minutes on a USB-C cable gives another four hours of playtime. The ANC setting is not stated.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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620mAh1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Lithium-ion 620 mAh at 3.8 V.8Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/jbl-live-buds-3-adaptive-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.htmlRead 10 October 2026

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same original maker statement explicitly includes the case batteries. Not false merely because no replacement guide was found.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

USB-C1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power supply 5 V 1 A over USB-C. JBL Indonesia page states USB type-C charging.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 20262Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 20263Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi, MagSafe1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker footnote explicitly supports Qi-certified and MagSafe chargers. No magnetic latch, Qi2 certification or Apple Watch charger inferred.13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Qi1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Yes2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026The Smart Charging Case shows messages and controls the earbuds. Display size from Amazon and SoundGuys.3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 20267Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1BRead 10 October 2026Listing describes a 1.45-inch touchscreen display on the Smart Charging Case.

Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Button, Voice commands, Head gestures1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Physical b buttons and separate tactile volume rockers. Head gestures are current firmware features backed by the exact current manual. No touchpad/swipe borrowed from AirPods.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/deve7bd0ccd8/webRead 5 October 2026Exact current Pro 2 head-gesture chapter requires latest firmware and compatible Apple host. Nod/shake can accept/reply or decline/dismiss, remappable. No head-gesture launch claim.

Touch3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Touch3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026Three preset gesture sets (tap, double tap, triple tap, long tap): ambient sound control, volume control and playback control.

Gestures

Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold, Head nod or shake for Siri responses5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/deve7bd0ccd8/webRead 5 October 2026

Tap once, Tap twice, Tap three times, Hold for 2 seconds1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Controls page shows Tap x1, Tap x2, Tap x3 and Hold (2 s) on each earbud. Advanced controls need the JBL Headphones app.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1BRead 10 October 2026App screenshot: tap cycles noise cancelling, ambient aware and off, double-tap is TalkThru, tap and hold triggers the voice assistant.

Remappable controls

Yes4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Hold action can select listening modes or voice assistant per side. Dedicated volume rockers remain available.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/deve7bd0ccd8/webRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026On-earbud controls can be customized, with three preset action sets to choose from.

Voice assistant

Siri, Default Android voice assistant5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026

Bixby, Siri, Google Assistant1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Controls page shows Bixby, Siri and Others. SoundGuys lists Google Assistant and Siri.6Reviewsoundguys.com/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Exact guide describes one-bud removal pause/resume and both-bud removal stop. Current firmware needed for later sleep-triggered pause, not inferred to be present at launch.

Yes1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Auto play/pause page.3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Sensors

Optical heart-rate sensors, Optical wear sensors, Motion accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Voice accelerometer1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker tech specifications name optical wear sensors and motion accelerometers. Spatial audio FAQ explicitly names earbud gyroscopes and accelerometers. Optical heart-rate sensors and voice accelerometers are separately described.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly references heart-rate and motion sensor data for workout calories. Sensor sampling frequency is not a clinical accuracy or ECG specification.

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Heart rate sensor

In-ear optical LED blood-flow sensors1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Optical sensors are intended for workout heart-rate feedback. Apple/Android app and fitness-equipment routes differ. No clinical clearance or body-temperature feature inferred.2Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026Original release explicitly optical LEDs pulse over 100 times per second to measure blood flow. Original US app list is launch scope only, not a current exhaustive list.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 2026Current Apple route permits at least one worn bud. Android requires both worn and manual start in Beats app. HealthKit app required on iPhone. Current Fitness/Health integration and same-account AppleTV audio route need compatible software. Fitness-equipment pairing disconnects iPhone audio. App/equipment must support the heart-rate route.

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Not available

Yes3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

Workout heart-rate monitoring5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 2026

Personal Sound Amplification with customized ambient sound levels2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Personal Sound Amplification with customized ambient sound levels is named in the calls feature text.

Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L, XL1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

XS, S, M, L1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Silicone3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Ear hook1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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Ear tip fit test

Yes4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Maker support explicitly offers Ear Tip Fit Test on Apple and Beats Android app.

Yes3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026The reviewer ran the fit test in the app.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX44Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Case explicitly not sweat/water resistant. No case IP code inferred.

IP551Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026IP55 is printed in the specification table. SoundGuys states IP55 for the earbuds.3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Beats4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026

JBL Headphones1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

App platforms

Android4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026

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User firmware updates

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Current maker chapter explicitly links earbud firmware updates and requires the latest firmware for later workout and gesture features. Apple update route and Android Beats app are supported. No future release promise or exact firmware version inferred.

Yes5Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-live-3-earbuds-107216Read 10 October 2026Announcement describes LE Audio arriving through an OTA update later, which shows over-the-air firmware updates.

Finding network

Apple Find My, Last location in the app1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Apple Compatibility lists Find My. Android Locate My Beats remains app last-known location, not Google Find Hub.4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Apple Find My and Android Beats app show last connected location. Current Find My guide restricts offline crowd network to Beats 360. No case UWB precision finding inferred.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/devfa3444893/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly assigns offline Find My network and related lost-mode features to Beats 360. Pro 2 remains last connected location. Supported charging-case features are not inherited from AirPods Pro 3.

Google Find Hub2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Google Finder service locates the earbuds with a network of Android devices.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

8.7g(0.3 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

4.8g(0.2 oz)1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quick Start Guide lists 4.8 g per earbud (9.6 g combined). TechRadar and SoundGuys list 4.6 g. The maker document is preferred.3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists 4.6 g per earbud. The Quick Start Guide lists 4.8 g and is preferred.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width24Height45mm(0.9 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker labels one bud Height 4.5 cm and Width 2.4 cm, exactly converted to 45 mm and 24 mm. Published Length 4.1 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.15Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact maker labels one bud Height 4.5 cm and Width 2.4 cm, exactly converted to 45 mm and 24 mm. Published Length 4.1 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

69g(2.4 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Tech Specs separately label case 69 g and one earbud 8.7 g. Published total 77.7 g appears to sum only one earbud plus case and is not used as pair-total evidence. No mass is calculated or inferred.15Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact US Apple Store repeats labelled case 69 g separately from bud 8.7 g. Total 77.7 g is not treated as both-earbuds-plus-case mass.

69.8g(2.5 oz)1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quick Start Guide lists 69.8 g for the charging case.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width34Height75mm(1.3 × 3 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker labels case Height 7.5 cm and Width 3.4 cm, exactly converted to 75 mm and 34 mm. Published Length 6.6 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.15Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact maker labels case Height 7.5 cm and Width 3.4 cm, exactly converted to 75 mm and 34 mm. Published Length 6.6 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Hi-Res Audio Wireless5Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-live-3-earbuds-107216Read 10 October 2026CES announcement lists High-res audio wireless with LDAC for the Live Buds 3.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCGA3157, BCGA3158, BCGA316013Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 2024 maker safety leaflet ZM034-06479-A. 18-page PDF, English pages 1 to 3 read and page 3 visually inspected. Page 1 lists A3157/A3158/A3160. Page 3 prints all three FCC IDs without hyphens, including the case ID. 2019 hub-linked document is excluded.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, Silicone ear tips in XS, S, M, L and XL, Wireless charging case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker complete list. Medium tips fitted. Power adapter and USB-C cable are sold separately. No included cable or cable length stored.

JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds, Smart Charging Case, USB Type-C to Type-A charging cable, Ear tips in 4 sizes (XS, S, M, L), Quick Start Guide1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Contents page shows XS, S, M and L ear tips. The Amazon listing lists the Type-C to Type-A cable.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1BRead 10 October 2026Listing lists 4 sizes of ear tips, charging case, earbuds and a Type-C to Type-A charging cable.

Cables included

ABeats Powerbeats Pro 2

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BJBL Live Buds 3

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USB-C to USB-A charging cable	1

Source7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1BRead 10 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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Spec sheet

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker online technical specifications and exact US Jet Black MX723LL/A Apple Store sheet. Explicit Width and Height labels support those component dimensions. Source Length does not unambiguously establish catalog Depth, so depth remains unknown. Case 69 g is explicitly a component label. Conflicting published 77.7 g grand total is excluded as stereo-pair mass, not repaired by arithmetic.

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Manual

support.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Current exact Powerbeats Pro 2 chapter, plus microphone, gesture, heart-rate, charging and spatial guide chapters read. No standalone original PDF Quick Start Guide found. Original maker safety leaflet separately read.

mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdf1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2 leaflet page 3 Apple One-Year Limited Warranty summary. Consumer statutory rights and optional extended coverage are separate.

1year2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 20261-year limited warranty on the JBL Indonesia store.

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