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General

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Series

Solo1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 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.

MUVW3LL/A, A3150, A3151, A31521Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 202617Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo-buds/solobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original leaflet lists A3150, A3151 and A3152. Reference sales SKU MUVW3LL/A separately proven by maker product structured data.

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

19594911635319Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1827227-REG/beats_by_dr_dre_muvw3ll_a_true_wireless_earbuds.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US Matte Black MUVW3LL/A product overview UPC 195949116353. Other finish and bundle identifiers excluded.

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

30 April 20243Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 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/solo-budsRead 5 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.

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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.

$79.993Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 5 October 2026Original Beats April 30, 2024 Business Wire release syndicated in full. Exact Solo Buds section gives 79.99 USD, before local sales tax. Solo 4 headphone price and features are excluded.

$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/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple, Transparent Red, Ivory, Orange3Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 5 October 202618Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/07/02/apple-just-released-a-new-productRead 5 October 2026Later retailer-exclusive Ivory and Orange finishes are explicitly named, alongside original four. Article calls Orange a new colour of the existing Solo Buds, not a hardware generation. Orange also had an earlier regional India finish. No extra product entry or 2026 release date inferred.

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

Music1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 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/solo-budsRead 5 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.

Stemless1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 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 bud5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolobuds-dev9529a95f9/webRead 5 October 2026Either earbud can manage playback and calls. Current microphone chapter permits always-left/right selection. Not two separate audio sources.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/dev869599d75/webRead 5 October 2026Solo Buds explicitly included in call-mute settings. Microphone can automatically switch to one earbud or be assigned left/right. This does not establish an in-ear playback sensor.

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.

ABeats Solo Buds

Type	Count per earbud
Dynamic	1

Source13Review52audio.com/archives/212545.htmlRead 5 October 2026One physical transducer per earbud. A dual-layer diaphragm is one transducer. The explicitly measured approximate 8.15 mm diameter is omitted because there is no measured driver-size field.14Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/beats-solo-budsRead 5 October 2026The original exact-generation review explicitly states a dynamic transducer. Measured or rounded diameter is not stored as a claimed driver size. Pair-wide counts are not per-earbud counts.

BJBL Live Buds 3

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.

Dynamic20Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/beats-solo-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original Solo Buds. B&H exact MUVW3LL/A table independently says Driver Type Dynamic. Dual-layer diaphragm not interpreted as two drivers.

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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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

No27Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/earbuds-airpods/beats-solo-buds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original 2024 Solo Buds Features section explicitly states no adaptive EQ algorithm. Radio and ordinary sound processing alone do not imply this feature. No later maker adaptive-EQ update found. The same review 17.5 h estimate is extrapolated from 34% consumed over 6 h and is excluded as a full-charge measurement.

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

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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

No15Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-solo-buds-review-118283Read 5 October 2026Exact review says there is no native EQ in app or Apple settings. No adjustable frequency bands stored.

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.

Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos (static Apple Music playback)10Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/products/compareRead 5 October 2026Exact maker comparison maps basic Spatial Audio to Solo Buds, separate from dynamic head tracking. Exact original review describes static Dolby Atmos in Apple Music.14Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/beats-solo-budsRead 5 October 2026Exact review describes Dolby Atmos 3D playback in Apple Music without head tracking. No personalized ear-scan hearing profile inferred.

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.

No15Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-solo-buds-review-118283Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly excludes head-tracking spatial audio. Static Apple Music Atmos is a separate feature.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 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.

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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

No15Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-solo-buds-review-118283Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly lacks electronic environmental amplification. Passive isolation is not Transparency.

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 emphasizes upper mids relative to the reviewer target, with reduced lower mids and high treble.15Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-solo-buds-review-118283Read 5 October 2026Published Solo Buds lab curve and prose relative to reviewer target. No graph points or MDAQS scores converted into numeric dB. Firmware, codec and original fixture unstated.

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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, office, street, windy and reverberant microphone demos. Review reports voice suppression along with surrounding noise in busy environments.15Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-solo-buds-review-118283Read 5 October 2026Exact ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant demos. Host, firmware and call codec unstated. Noise gate can suppress speech as well as surrounding noise.

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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

ABeats Solo Buds

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	175

Source22Measurementlesnumeriques.com/intra-ecouteur-true-wireless/beats-solo-buds-p74903/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original Solo Buds, Arctic Purple. Review test conditions firmware 3A112, native iOS controls and Android Beats app 2.8 (22060). Measurement host, transmitted codec and timing instrument/protocol unstated. No app compensation or game-mode result inferred.

BJBL Live Buds 3

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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.

ABeats Solo Buds

ANC	Hours (h)
No	17.4
No	18.5
No	17
No	17.83
No	12
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Source15Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-solo-buds-review-118283Read 5 October 2026Exact Solo Buds battery paragraph reports 17 hours 24 minutes after July 4, 2024 battery-test update. No ANC hardware. Standard music peaks at 75 dB SPL. Exact host and codec unstated. Setup paragraph names Studio Buds, so its 3A112 firmware does not establish Solo Buds test firmware.16Reviewsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Protocol linked from exact review uses music peaking at 75 dB SPL and recorded playback endpoint. Current protocol does not prove original fixture, host, firmware or transmitted codec.22Measurementlesnumeriques.com/intra-ecouteur-true-wireless/beats-solo-buds-p74903/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Added second row only. Approximately 18 h 30 min timed on exact original Solo Buds Arctic Purple, firmware 3A112. Earbuds-only one-charge duration. No ANC hardware. Volume, host, codec and stop endpoint unstated. Existing SoundGuys 17 h 24 min row and its separate method remain.26Measurementkopfhoerer.de/test/beats-solo-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original Solo Buds review published 2024-06-26. The Lade-Case section explicitly separates maker 18 h from its own practical 17 h runtime at 75% volume on iOS. Earbuds-only duration, no ANC hardware and no battery in case. Exact host model, codec, firmware, timing protocol and shutdown endpoint unstated. Separate from SoundGuys 17.4 h and LesNumeriques approximately 18.5 h tests.28Measurementfrandroid.com/marques/beats/2072370_test-des-beats-solo-buds-face-aux-airpods-largument-du-prixRead 7 October 2026Exact original Solo Buds test, earbuds-only single charge. 50% volume test fell 10 min short of maker 18 h, stored 17 h 50 min by exact duration conversion. 75% volume lasted approximately 12 h, 100% volume approximately 8 h. The source qualifies the latter figures as about. ANC absent and passive case adds no recharge. Exact tested playback host, codec, firmware and stop endpoint unstated. Do not assign iPhone 15 Pro charging example to playback tests.29Measurementtomsguide.fr/test-des-beats-solo-buds-que-valent-les-premiers-ecouteurs-true-wireless-dapple-a-moins-de-100-eurosRead 7 October 2026Independent original Solo Buds near 18.5 h runtime at two-thirds volume across two listening sessions. This corroborates the numeric 18.5 h row separately from LesNumeriques, whose volume is unknown. Earbuds only, no ANC hardware or case recharge. Codec, firmware and exact playback host unstated. The article also times 32 min to 50% and 80 min to 100% using a MacBook Pro USB-C adapter, but does not explicitly connect an empty/shutdown endpoint, so no measured full-charge scalar is stored.

BJBL Live Buds 3

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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.

21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026One custom call microphone per earbud. Two physical call microphones and two total across the pair. No ANC or voice vibration capsule added.2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026

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.

21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 202613Review52audio.com/archives/212545.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual single MEMS call microphone in one earbud matches maker one-per-bud statement. No extra inner ANC microphone or case mic inferred.

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.

No19Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1827227-REG/beats_by_dr_dre_muvw3ll_a_true_wireless_earbuds.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US MUVW3LL/A lists no physical sensors and separately lists ordinary earpiece microphones. No dedicated bone/jaw conduction voice sensor. Maker call algorithm remains processing, not a sensor.

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Mic noise reduction

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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.

Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026One press mutes or unmutes during calls. Two presses end calls by default. Current guide permits call-action remapping.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolobuds-dev9529a95f9/webRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/dev869599d75/webRead 5 October 2026Current iPhone/iPad, Mac and Android routes permit one-press or two-press mute, with complementary call-end behavior.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

MediaTek MT2827SA13Review52audio.com/archives/212545.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original Solo Buds teardown identifies MediaTek MT2827SA, Apple-customized audio SoC. Not H1 or H2.

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Connections

Bluetooth7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/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

5.31Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 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, AAC15Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-solo-buds-review-118283Read 5 October 2026

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

No24Reviewlesnumeriques.com/intra-ecouteur-true-wireless/beats-solo-buds-p74903/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original 2024 exact Solo Buds review, firmware 3A112 and Android Beats 2.8. Clubic independently states no LE Audio. No later maker LE Audio update found. Bluetooth 5.3 alone is not LE Audio.25Reviewclubic.com/test-produit-531489-test-beats-solo-buds-des-ecouteurs-efficaces-et-abordables-mais-pas-sans-defauts.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original model Connectivity paragraph explicitly Pas de LE Audio. No classic codec or radio-version inference.

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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.

Not available

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.

Not available

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup, Google Fast Pair2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly names Google Fast Pair for Android and one-touch setup on iPhone. Latest operating-system software and compatible Google Play Services required. Manual Bluetooth is available on older hosts.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026Solo Buds pairing uses either earbud b button inside open case, not a case pairing button. Native Android Fast Pair and Apple connection card are separately documented.

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

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

None23Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-buds-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026No proprietary 2.4 GHz dongle connection. Generic USB Bluetooth adapters are not the dedicated wireless receiver described by this field.

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Receiver connector

Not available

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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.

No23Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-buds-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Only Bluetooth audio transport is documented, so no simultaneous proprietary 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth transport. Physical Bluetooth operating frequency is not a second 2.4 GHz connection type.

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Latency

None of 3 known

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, Other7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/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 Solo Buds

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

Source7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026Exact supported Beats guide includes Solo Buds, Apple iPhone/iPad, Mac, Android and Windows PC pairing. Current microphone chapter proves Apple-host calls. Other means Apple TV Bluetooth audio. No console or PC microphone route inferred. Apple Vision Pro instructions assume a case system button and are not used for Solo Buds.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/dev869599d75/webRead 5 October 2026

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 Solo Buds

Feature	Needs
Account pairing	Compatible current Apple device and Apple Account, or compatible current Android device with Google Play Services. Pre-pairing is separate from simultaneous multipoint.
Android Audio Switch	Compatible Android devices running current software with Google Play Services and account setup. Manufacturer describes this separately from Apple automatic routing.
Voice assistant	Button press-and-hold activates Siri or the configured Android assistant. Dedicated Siri chapter requires on-device controls for Solo Buds.
Phone-powered charging	External USB-C cable and iPhone 15 or compatible Android phone, tablet or laptop that can supply USB power. Cable sold separately.
Static Spatial Audio	Compatible Apple Music host, software and Dolby Atmos content. No earbud head tracking inferred.

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 20263Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devc97d4f096/webRead 5 October 202610Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/products/compareRead 5 October 2026Native maker compare data explicitly maps Android Audio Switch to product id earbuds-solo-buds. Current Android software with Google Play Services required. Apple automatic-switching guide excludes Solo Buds, so this field is Android ecosystem support, not generic multipoint or Apple automatic routing. This is Google Android Audio Switch. The standalone automatic_device_switching field is omitted because its help requires the maker's account.

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.

105mAh13Review52audio.com/archives/212545.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual steel earbud cell rated 105 mAh and 0.403 Wh. Printed rated capacity, not a conversion from energy or charging current. Case has no battery cell.

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.

Not available

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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 Solo Buds

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	18

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 202618 hours is one charge of the earbuds. Case has no recharge battery and must connect to USB-C power to charge them. No case-inclusive row or case-cell capacity is invented. April 2024 preproduction test with iPhone 15 Pro at 50 percent volume ends at first earbud stopping. AAC playlist encoding does not prove transmitted codec.2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 20263Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 5 October 2026Original footnotes 1 and 6 corroborate exact earbud-only and drained-earbud quick-charge tests. No case recharges, measured result or Bluetooth codec inferred.

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.

18h=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.

Not available

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.

18h=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.

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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

Not available

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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.

Not available

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/solo-budsRead 5 October 20263Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 5 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.

1h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026Drained earbuds charged for five minutes through the externally powered case, then played until the first bud stopped. Same April 2024 iPhone 15 Pro and 50 percent volume conditions. Shared footnote wording mentions ANC/Transparency off, but this model lacks both modes.3Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 5 October 2026

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 202617Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo-buds/solobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Charging section seats earbuds in case and connects USB-C external power. No wired music playback or wireless charging inferred.

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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Not available

Wireless charging

No15Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-solo-buds-review-118283Read 5 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.

Not available

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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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Screen on case

Not available

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 commands1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolobuds-dev9529a95f9/webRead 5 October 2026

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/solo-budsRead 5 October 20263Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 5 October 2026Original Solo Buds paragraph explicitly remaps press-and-hold to volume in iOS settings or Beats app. No touch surface or separate volume rocker.

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 press, Press and hold5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolobuds-dev9529a95f9/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

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 20263Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolobuds-dev9529a95f9/webRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/dev869599d75/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 assistant2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026Press-and-hold b button activates the configured iOS or Android voice assistant. No hands-free Siri activation inherited.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolobuds-dev9529a95f9/webRead 5 October 2026Exact chapter includes generic Hey Siri wording that conflicts with the dedicated Siri chapter explicitly requiring button controls on Solo Buds. Button activation is retained, without a hands-free keyword claim.6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devc97d4f096/webRead 5 October 2026Dedicated current maker Siri chapter explicitly names Solo Buds among products that require on-device controls. This specific restriction takes priority over generic wording in the Solo Buds chapter. Region, language and connected-host requirements apply.

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

No14Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/beats-solo-budsRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly no auto-pause. Physical button controls do not provide a wear-detection sensor.

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

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Not available

Heart rate sensor

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Not available

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

No19Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1827227-REG/beats_by_dr_dre_muvw3ll_a_true_wireless_earbuds.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US MUVW3LL/A headphone sensor inventory explicitly none. No skin-temperature sensor claim. Generic internal electronics thermal protection is not a skin sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

Not available

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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

Not available

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Health features

Not available

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, L1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 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

Silicone14Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/beats-solo-budsRead 5 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.

Not available

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Ear tip fit test

Not available

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

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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

Beats2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/solo-budsRead 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

Android2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026Beats app Android 2.9 or later described by exact support page. Apple controls are native device settings, not a separate iOS app.

Not available

User firmware updates

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/update-beats-dev3381eab1b/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly includes Solo Buds. Apple firmware delivered automatically near connected compatible host. Android updates through Beats app. No future feature or support-end date promised.

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

Last location in the app11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/locate-your-beats-using-your-apple-device-devfa3444893/webRead 5 October 2026Current maker guide describes last connected location and reserves offline Find My network features for Beats 360. Solo Buds does not inherit a crowd network or UWB case finding.12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devb4dda1f02/webRead 5 October 2026Beats app records Android host location when connecting or disconnecting. Supported Google Find My Device route likewise shows last connected location. Its app name does not prove offline Find Hub crowd-network support.

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.

5.7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 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.

Width18.5Height19mm(0.7 × 0.7 in)21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 7 October 2026Bud Specs explicitly Width 1.85 cm and Height 1.9 cm, converted exactly to 18.5 mm and 19 mm. Only maker-labelled width and height are retained. Length 2.05 cm is not mapped to Depth.

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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.

22g(0.8 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026

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.

Width35Height24mm(1.4 × 0.9 in)21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 7 October 2026Case Specs explicitly Width 3.5 cm and Height 2.4 cm, converted exactly to 35 mm and 24 mm. Length 6.6 cm is not mapped to Depth. No axis reordering by appearance.

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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

BCGA3150, BCGA3151, BCGA315217Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo-buds/solobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker ZM034-06154-B, 24-page PDF. English pages 1 to 4 read and page 3 visually inspected. It explicitly prints BCGA3150, BCGA3151 and BCGA3152 without hyphens. All three retained, without guessing radio roles from case battery absence.

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Other certifications

EU RED 2014/53/EU, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, ISED Canada IC 579C-A3150, ISED Canada IC 579C-A3151, ISED Canada IC 579C-A3152, India RoHS under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 201630Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo-buds/solobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Solo Buds safety leaflet, model A3150/A3151/A3152. English page 3 EU/UK Compliance declares Directive 2014/53/EU and Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. Same page lists ISED Canada IC 579C-A3150, 579C-A3151, 579C-A3152 beside exact hardware identifiers. English page 2 India Declaration of Conformance explicitly states RoHS under E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016. Maker regulatory declarations and registrations, not an independent audio-quality certification or sales-market expansion.

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In the box

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In the box

Beats Solo Buds earbuds, Carrying case, Ear tips in XS, S, M and L, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker complete list. Medium tips attached. USB-C cable and power adapter are sold separately. No cable count or length stored.2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026

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 Solo Buds

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BJBL Live Buds 3

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Source7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1BRead 10 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026

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Spec sheet

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/solo-budsRead 5 October 2026Exact 2024 Solo Buds current technical specification and native April 2024 test footnotes read. US Matte Black reference MUVW3LL/A in structured data. No standalone maker PDF datasheet found. Published Length does not establish Depth. Explicit Width and Height are now retained as partial objects.

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolobuds-dev9529a95f9/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolobuds-dev9529a95f9/webRead 5 October 2026Current exact Solo Buds chapter and linked pairing, charging, microphone, switching, Siri and finding chapters read. Original 24-page maker safety leaflet independently downloaded and English pages read. No standalone original Quick Start Guide found.

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.

1year17Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo-buds/solobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original English page 4 gives one-year Apple limited hardware warranty. 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.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.