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General

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Series

Studio Buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 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.

MQLK3LL/A, A2870, A2871, A28721Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026US Transparent SKU MQLK3LL/A is in the maker product selector. Hardware model identities are also backed by the original safety leaflet.16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 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

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

17 May 202313Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/05/17/beats-studio-buds-plus-launchRead 5 October 2026May 17 announcement and orders. Shipping starts May 18 in US, Canada and China. Current retail prices are not used as manufacturer launch-price proof.14Press releasekyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202305175686Read 5 October 2026Original Apple Japan May 17 maker release. Japanese June retail schedule is not the US release date. The original US maker press-kit release was subsequently found and independently downloaded.

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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 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.

Beats Studio Buds24Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plus-a-clear-wireless-earbuds-upgradeRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Beats Studio Buds Plus the follow-up to the Beats Studio Buds.

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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.

$169.9917Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds-plus/studio-buds-plus-press-kit.zipRead 5 October 2026Original maker press-kit ZIP contains the three-page Press Release_Beats Studio Buds +.pdf. Introduction on page 1 and Pricing and Availability on page 2 explicitly gives 169.99 USD at May 17, 2023 launch in US. Not the current store price. May 17 orders are separate from next-day shipping. The PDF mirror was inaccessible, but the original maker ZIP downloaded successfully.

$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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black / Gold, Ivory, Transparent, Cosmic Silver, Cosmic Pink1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Three original finishes in current selector. The two later metallic finishes are backed by the separate Apple Japan release.15Press releasekyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202308218244Read 5 October 2026Original Apple Japan August 22, 2023 release explicitly adds Cosmic Silver and Cosmic Pink. These are finishes of the same hardware generation, not separate product entries.

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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 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-ear3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026Maker chapter illustration and support fit instructions show tips sealing the ear canal.

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.

Stemless3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 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 bud2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

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 Studio Buds +

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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.

Dynamic19Reviewheadphonesty.com/2023/07/review-beats-studio-buds-plusRead 7 October 2026Sound section explicitly lists Dual-layer diaphragm dynamic driver. Maker custom two-layer transducer wording corroborates diaphragm construction but does not independently name technology. No unquantified driver count or diameter inserted. This review also incorrectly claims multipoint, which is excluded.

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.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz22Reviewtechradar.com/best/best-beats-headphones-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact Beats Studio Buds Plus specifications block gives Frequency response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Published acoustic specification, not a reviewer sweep or codec bandwidth. Codec, level and response tolerance are not stated. Maker does not publish this range.

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

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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

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026Current Personalized Spatial Audio uses an iPhone X or later TrueDepth ear/head profile and compatible software/content. The linked supported-model list includes Studio Buds + without head tracking. This is a current software feature, not a claim about its launch firmware.

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

No11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Review says the app gives no equalizer ("no equalizer" in the bottom line, and "You're also not missing out on an equalizer"). No EQ is stored in the earbuds. Custom EQ band and preset fields stay empty.

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 for Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 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.

No5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/aside/dev2cbe8451a/26/web/26Read 5 October 2026Explicit maker eligibility list includes Studio Buds + with no head tracking. Static Dolby Atmos support is separate.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 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.

Hybrid20Reviewedn.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-tangible-improvements-not-just-marketing-fluffRead 7 October 2026Microphone upgrades section identifies external feedforward microphone port and internal ANC feedback mic alongside speaker port on exact Studio Buds +. Both roles establish hybrid classification. Capsule count is not inferred from port count. DSP and earbud cell guesses in article are not used.

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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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026ANC adapts to personal fit. An inner ANC microphone is documented, but exterior ANC role/count is not explicit. No hybrid classification or strength-level count 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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 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

Lab response shows slightly emphasized bass, reduced mids and elevated high-frequency cymbals and sibilance.11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Purchased exact model, four days, firmware 2A219, Android app 2.6. Frequency-test codec, fixture and target revision unstated. Numerical dB is not inferred from scores or graphs. Runtime is stored separately in measured_battery_life, with independent retail-test corroboration and unknown conditions preserved.

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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 and street microphone demos. Review reports pickup of surrounding noise.11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Same purchased test unit and firmware. Published recordings, not a numerical speech score.

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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.

ABeats Studio Buds +

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.5
Yes	8.37

Source11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Actual ANC-on test 8 h 22 min, exactly 502/60 h rounded for JSON. Purchased unit, firmware 2A219, app 2.6. Host and codec are unstated. Review calls this its standard test. Current published lab method uses music peaking at 75 dB SPL until discharge, with timing from recorded waveform. Original test date and exact original SPL are unstated. RTINGS separately reports 7.5 h ANC on. Protocols differ from the maker test and values are not conflated.21Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-buds-plus-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public review verdict explicitly reports 7.5 h continuous with ANC on. Tested Transparent edition. Host, codec, firmware and volume are not in accessible public results, so unknown. No paid numerical tables accessed. Independent SoundGuys reports 8 h 22 min ANC on on same marketed model. Both differ from maker preproduction 6 h at 50 percent volume and are retained as distinct tests, not maker claim replacement.23Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published SoundGuys standard method for the SoundGuys 8 h 22 min row. Music peaks at 75 dB SPL and recorded waveform establishes runtime. This current method does not independently prove the original test date or any unstated host and codec.

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.

8.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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.

62Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026FAQ explicitly gives three physical microphones in each earbud. All three per bud are active for calls, six when using both. Shared ANC microphones count once. No voice-pickup vibration sensor inferred.

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.

62Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 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

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly single button press mutes/unmutes during calls. End-call action is double press. Current compatible Apple/Android software required. This is not the older review call-control mapping.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

Beats Proprietary Platform (second generation)13Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/05/17/beats-studio-buds-plus-launchRead 5 October 2026MacRumors, May 17 2023 launch report: rather than Apple's H1 or H2 chip, the buds use a custom second-generation "Beats Proprietary Platform". SoundGuys also says the buds have no H1 or H2 chip. No silicon part number is published for this model, and the original Studio Buds teardown parts (MT2821A, CS47L66) are not borrowed.

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Connections

Bluetooth2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 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

5.310Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plusRead 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, AAC10Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact model connectivity section explicitly states both codecs and Bluetooth 5.3. Its case-inclusive ANC battery typo of 27 h is excluded in favor of maker 24 h. No LE Audio inferred.

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.

No11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Review describes Audio Switch as "a Bluetooth multipoint alternative", which handles source switching without menus. This is automatic source switching, not concurrent connections. A headphonesty claim of multipoint is rejected as already noted. Concurrent connection count is not stated.

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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Android Audio Switch routes between compatible Android and Chromebook devices on the same Google Account. Apple one-touch account pairing alone does not prove Apple automatic audio routing. Generic multipoint reports conflict and are omitted.

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup, Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 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

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/aside/dev19af5ce38/26/web/26Read 5 October 2026Current maker eligibility explicitly includes Studio Buds +. Requires a supported Apple source and another compatible pair. This later software capability is not a launch claim or Bluetooth multipoint.

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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, Android2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact iPhone, Mac and Android pairing instructions. Generic standard Bluetooth pairing is not proof of console support.

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.

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

ABeats Studio Buds +

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Compatible Android device running Android 8.0 or later, with Google Play Services enabled.

Source18Press releasedevice.report/m/9c084423851fd67a16c84dde67256887895f0bf1f797caf4b7025b5b513f3747.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original release page 3 footnote 8. Launch feature minimum requirement, not the requirement for later Audio Sharing or Personalized Spatial Audio additions.

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.

No16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 20262024 revision safety leaflet, English page 1 Batteries: "Don't attempt to replace Beats Studio Buds + or case batteries yourself". The Battery Disposal Information says the earbud and case batteries should be serviced or recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider. No user replacement procedure is documented.

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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 Studio Buds +

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	9
ANC off	Yes	36
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	24
Transparency	No	6
Transparency	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Initial bud charge plus three case recharges, not case-only duration. March 2023 preproduction iPhone 13 Pro test, 50% volume, 358 tracks. AAC file encoding does not establish Bluetooth codec. ANC-on and off tested separately. Firmware 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.

9h=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.

6h=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.

9h=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.

36h=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.

24h=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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026March 2023 preproduction iPhone 13/14 test at 50% volume, ANC and Transparency off. Drained earbuds charged 5 min. Case-inclusive runtime is not used.

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.

600mAh20Reviewedn.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-tangible-improvements-not-just-marketing-fluffRead 7 October 2026Battery variability section reports actual case rear-label capacity 600 mAh on purchased transparent Studio Buds +. It is case battery capacity, not earbud capacity or USB output capacity. Typical/rated wording not stated. Direct image retrieval failed, public article exact written label observation read.

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.

No16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same Batteries statement names the case battery.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 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

No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 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.

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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 commands2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 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.

Buttons2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Press-and-hold can be remapped to volume up on one earbud and down on the other. This replaces the chosen noise-control/assistant hold action.

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 hold3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/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

Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly allows per-side noise control, assistant or opposing volume actions on Apple and Android hosts.

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/studio-buds-plusRead 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

No7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/aside/dev48cd72543/26/web/26Read 5 October 2026Explicit current automatic-ear-detection eligibility names Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit and Powerbeats Pro 2. Studio Buds + is excluded.

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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Heart rate sensor

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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.

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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

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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, L2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Medium fitted, three alternative size pairs.

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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 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.

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Ear tip fit test

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/get-the-right-fit-with-your-beats-earphones-dev5e969e0ae/webRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly restricts Ear Tip Fit Test to Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit and Powerbeats Pro 2. Studio Buds + is excluded despite a review claiming a fit test.

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

IPX42Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. FAQ explicitly says case is not sweat or 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

Beats2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 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/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

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User firmware updates

Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Automatic on current Apple devices connected to Wi-Fi. Beats app update control on Android.

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 app, Google Find Hub1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section, Native Android Features: "Find My Device: easily locate your lost buds with Google Find My Device". The schema option google_find_hub is the renamed Google finding network. The Apple route stays app_last_location, because the page says the iOS Find My app shows the last known connected location.2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Apple Find My and Beats Android app show last connected location. No offline crowdsourced network or UWB inferred.

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.

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 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.

Width18.5Height15mm(0.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Design section labels earbud Length 2.05 cm, Width 1.85 cm and Height 1.5 cm. Only the labelled Width and Height are stored, converted exactly to 18.5 mm and 15 mm. Length is not mapped to depth, following the other Beats records.

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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.

49g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Separate maker case mass. Distributor sheet explicitly lists 49 g case, 5 g each bud and 59 g total.

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.

Width51Height25.5mm(2 × 1 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Design section labels case Length 7.2 cm, Width 5.1 cm and Height 2.55 cm. Width 51 mm and height 25.5 mm are stored. Length 72 mm is not mapped to depth.

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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

BCGA2870, BCGA2871, BCGA287216Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 20262024 revision safety leaflet, English pages 1 to 3. Page 1 lists A2870/A2871/A2872. Page 3 FCC table prints these IDs without hyphens. Case radio has its own listed ID.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Beats Studio Buds + earbuds, Matching charging case, Silicone ear tips in XS, S, M and L, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026US maker list. USB-C adapter sold separately. Cable length unstated.

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 Studio Buds +

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

BJBL Live Buds 3

Type	Count
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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancelling1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

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Spec sheet

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancelling1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Maker technical specification on the product page. No standalone US maker datasheet found. Distributor Mexican MQLJ3BE/A sheet was also read and confirms shared component weights. Its regional SKU is not stored. Length/width/height axes do not establish catalog width/height/depth, so only the labelled width and height are stored.

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Manual

support.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/web3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026Current maker Studio Buds + chapter and linked charging, settings, fit and compatibility chapters read. Controls are physical buttons above the b logo. No PDF 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.

1year16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 3 Apple One-Year Limited Warranty summary. Separate consumer statutory rights do not change this maker warranty.

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.