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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

Vibe1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026JBL VIBE Series.

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

VIBE BEAM, WAVE BEAM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwc97d8404/pdfs/JBL_WAVE_VIBE_BEAM-EU_UK_DOC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 Model No.: WAVE BEAM, VIBE BEAM. Shared maker declaration covers the regional marketed names. No fabricated SKU or GTIN.

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.

4 January 20231Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026January 04, 2023. US Vibe launch announcement. Earlier regulatory declaration is not a launch announcement.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Available3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026In stock. Current US maker page on access date.

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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JBL Vibe Beam 215Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/us/en/headphones/VIBE-BEAM-2.htmlRead 23 October 2026The JBL support page for the Vibe Beam 2 lists the JBL Vibe Beam as its predecessor product.

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.

$49.951Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026VIBE Beam price cell: $49.95. Exact Vibe Beam US launch price, excluding US sales tax. Current $54.95 and review $49.99 are not used.

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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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

US1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026Vibe series availability on JBL.com in Feb. 2023. CES US announcement and USD launch MSRP. Does not claim exhaustive global availability.

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, White, Blue3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026Colour selectors: Black, White, Blue. Current maker names. Reference photo is Black. Other regional colours are not inferred.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Music1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026Optimized for music listening and making calls.

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-ear6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-beam-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public review introduction: in-ears. Maker QSG pages 3 and 4 show supplied sealing tips seated in the canal.

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

Stem4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Comfortable fit: stick-closed design. Extending stem is also shown in maker control diagram.

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 bud5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 7 Dual Connect: L/R Mono Mode. Either left or right bud, not simultaneous different audio sources.

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 Vibe Beam

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	8

Source13Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact original Vibe Beam datasheet states Driver size: 8 mm Dynamic Driver. Diameter and technology are published. Quantity per earbud and acoustic role are not explicitly stated, so count and role are omitted. The derived diameter may use this row, but the total driver count must remain unknown.

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.

Dynamic4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 states an 8 mm Dynamic Driver. The new drivers row preserves its published diameter and type with unknown quantity and role. No physical count is inferred.

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 HzMax20 kHz4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Acoustic response, separate from 2.4 GHz Bluetooth radio frequencies. Test level and codec are not stated.

Impedance

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16Ω4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Impedance: 16 ohm.

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

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100dB3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW: 100 dB. Reference comes from exact maker audio table, complementing PDF 100 dB SPL at 1 kHz.

Sensitivity reference

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Per 1 mW3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW. Electrical reference 1 mW, acoustic frequency 1 kHz.

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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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.

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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.

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

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Jazz, Vocal, Bass, Extreme Bass5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 12 Equalizer screenshot explicitly shows JAZZ, VOCAL, BASS and EXTREME BASS, plus an add-preset icon. SoundGuys independently confirms those four on app 5.24.12. Club and Studio are not proved for this exact product and are omitted.

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

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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

No6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-beam-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public verdict: No ANC. Original Vibe Beam. Beam 2 ANC is excluded.

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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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.

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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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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

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2: Ambient Aware and TalkThru. Ambient Aware passes surroundings while music continues. TalkThru facilitates conversation. Not automatic speech detection.

Adjustable transparency

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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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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.

Low mids are below the target and treble is emphasized.10Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Objective Measurements: under-emphasized low mids, strong treble. Original Black unit firmware v2.0.0, app 5.24.12, stock EQ. Lab rig and numeric target-deviation method not specified in the text. No numeric deviation from chart or alternate preset is inferred.

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.

Voices are clear in a quiet room. Background noise remains audible in office and subway tests.11Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/jbl-vibe-beamRead 7 October 2026Call Quality section and simulated recordings: quiet room, office and subway. Reviewer says voices audible in quiet room, background noticeable in subway and office. No numeric speech-to-noise or bandwidth inference. Host, codec and firmware unstated.

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 Vibe Beam

ANC	Hours (h)
No	9.02
No	9.17

Source10Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Battery test result: 9 hours and 1 minute. SoundGuys standardized sample-track test, original Black JBLVBEAMBLKAM, firmware v2.0.0, app 5.24.12. No ANC in hardware. Host, codec, level and ambient-mode state not specified by exact review. Earbuds-only from one charge. Does not include case recharges.11Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/jbl-vibe-beamRead 7 October 2026Battery Life section: 9 hours and 10 minutes of playback. Exact original Vibe Beam. No ANC hardware. Reviewer playback-drain test. Host, codec, volume, ambient-mode state, firmware and app version unstated. Earbuds only. Different method and conditions from SoundGuys 9 h 1 min are kept as a separate row. No claimed case recharge multiplier becomes measured total.

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)

9.17h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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.

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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

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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.

Yes5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8 Controls: microphone on/off icon, hold 2 s. Rendered call-control row shows crossed microphone toggle on both earbuds. Different from long-press assistant when not in a call.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 VoiceAware: balance own voice heard during calls. Electronic own-voice adjustment during hands-free calls.

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

Bluetooth5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6: Bluetooth, JBL VIBE BEAM Connected. USB cable is charging only. RTINGS public wired gaming verdict confirms no wired audio.

Bluetooth

5.310Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

5.24Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Bluetooth version: 5.2.

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, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Connectivity paragraph: SBC and AAC. Tested original Black JBLVBEAMBLKAM firmware v2.0.0, app 5.24.12. Maker does not name codecs.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6, HFP V1.74Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 profile table: A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6, HFP V1.7.

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.

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

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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 Pair5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6: Tap to pair, tied to Your Google Account. Android 6.0+ illustrated Google account pairing. Swift Pair is not inherited from Beam 2.

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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Yes6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-beam-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Wireless Gaming verdict: Video mode reduces latency. App Smart Audio and Video mode. No claimed millisecond value or gaming-grade promise.

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, iOS7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026FAQ: work with iPhone and Android, Yes. Basic Bluetooth audio. Companion app restrictions are separate.

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 Studio Buds +

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BJBL Vibe Beam

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026FAQ: iPhone and Android, Yes. Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2. No platform-specific microphone assertion from generic HFP support.

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 Vibe Beam

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0+
Advanced touch controls	JBL Headphones app
Voice assistant	Compatible source device with Bixby, Siri or another voice assistant

Source5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 6 and 8: Android 6.0+, advanced controls app, BIXBY/Siri/OTHERS. Source-device assistants are not onboard independent assistants.

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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48mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Earbud battery: 48 mAh / 3.85 V. Per earbud lithium-ion polymer cell. Typical versus rated is not stated. No Wh conversion 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 Vibe Beam

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	32
Call	No	4.5

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2: music up to 8 hrs, total 32 (8h + 24h), talk up to 4.5 hrs. Original hardware has no ANC. Case row explicitly total, not calculated recharge count. Codec, volume, ambient and call host are unstated. 24 hours case contribution is not stored as total.

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

8h=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

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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

8h=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

32h=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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4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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Less than 2 hours from empty. The maker does not separate earbud and case charging time.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original Vibe Beam technical table on page 2 states charging time below two hours from empty. It does not identify whether that estimate covers earbuds, case, or both. The published guidance is retained without assigning it to earbuds-only or case-only full-charge fields. The maker webpage rounds the generic estimate to two hours.

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

10min4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 speed charge: two hours in 10 minutes.

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.

2h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 speed charge: extra two hours in 10 minutes. Earbud playback extension. Codec, volume and initial battery level not stated. Not a claim of full charge in 10 min.

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.

530mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 case battery: 530 mAh / 3.7 V. Case cell rating. Typical versus rated is not stated. Not USB output capacity.

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-C5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 13 Charging: USB-C receptacle and cable diagram. Supplied USB-C cable also listed in maker box contents.

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

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Case section: no wireless charging. Exact original case. No Qi claim from a sibling.

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

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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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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

Touch5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8: TAP x1, TAP x2, TAP x3, HOLD 2S. Capacitive touch confirmed by SoundGuys. Host voice assistant does not add onboard voice-command controls.

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.

Touch5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8 left bud: volume up x1, volume down x2. Advanced control assignments may require JBL Headphones app.

Gestures

Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026

Left single tap: volume up, Left double tap: volume down, Right single tap: play or pause, Right double tap: next track, Right triple tap: previous track, Double tap either bud: answer or end call, Hold either bud for 2 seconds during a call: mute or unmute, Hold either bud for 2 seconds outside a call: voice assistant5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8 Controls icon rows and tap legend. Exact rendered illustrated assignments. Footnote requires connecting to JBL Headphones app to enable advanced controls. This is not a claim that every mapping is enabled before app setup.

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.

Yes5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 12 Gestures: Customized Gesture, Left, Right. App required. No assumption all combinations are simultaneously assignable.

Voice assistant

Siri, Default Android voice assistant2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Bixby, Siri5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8: BIXBY/Siri/OTHERS. Invokes compatible phone assistant. Unnamed others are not turned into named Google Assistant support.

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.

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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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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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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.

S, M, L5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 2 and 4: S/M/L. Supplied sizes, including fitted tips.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Silicone7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Design paragraph: included silicone eartips. Original reviewer sample.

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.

No12Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/jbl-vibe-beamRead 7 October 2026Specification comparison table first column is explicitly JBL Vibe Beam. Ear Fit Test: No. Generic JBL app fit-test instructions do not establish this feature for the original Vibe Beam.

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.

IP544Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 IP54-certified earbuds. Water splash and dust rating. RTINGS public IP56 contradicts maker and is not used. No immersion-depth claim.

Dust and water rating, case

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IPX24Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 IPX2 charging case. Case rating is separate from earbud IP54.

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 Headphones5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3: JBL Headphones.

App platforms

Android2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS8Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw598e5185/pdfs/JBL_Headphones_APP_Download.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android and iOS download links. This download PDF is linked directly by original Vibe Beam maker page and manual proves exact app compatibility.

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.

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026App paragraph: firmware updates. Review firmware v2.0.0 and JBL Headphones 5.24.12. No Beam 2 release-note inheritance.

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.

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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

4.4g(0.2 oz)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Earbud: 4.4 g per pc, 8.8 g combined. One earbud, not maker webpage ambiguous pair earpiece weight 8.8 g.

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.

Width21.86Height23.5Depth30.99mm(0.9 × 0.9 × 1.2 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Earbud dimensions H*W*D: 23.5*21.86*30.99 mm. Uses explicitly identified source axes. Review unlabelled rounded tuple does not override maker.

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.

39.5g(1.4 oz)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Charging case: 39.5 g. Published separately from 8.8 g earbud pair, excludes buds.

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.

Width64.25Height47.82Depth25.79mm(2.5 × 1.9 × 1 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 case dimensions H*W*D: 47.82*64.25*25.79 mm. Uses source axes without visual reordering.

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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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.

APIJBLVBEAM5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026QSG page 34: FCC ID APIJBLVBEAM, HVIN VBEAML and VBEAMR. Published exact original hardware FCC identifier. No Beam 2 identifier.

Other certifications

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EU RED 2014/53/EU, EU RoHS 2015/8632Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwc97d8404/pdfs/JBL_WAVE_VIBE_BEAM-EU_UK_DOC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 conformity directives: RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS (EU) 2015/863. Manufacturer declaration for WAVE BEAM and VIBE BEAM. Not a Bluetooth SIG listing.

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 Vibe Beam earbuds, Charging case, USB Type-C charging cable, 3 sizes of eartips, Warranty / Warning, Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 What is in the box item table. No wall adapter listed. Optional accessories excluded.

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 Vibe Beam

Type	Count
USB Type-C charging cable	1

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 box table: 1 x USB Type-C charging cable. Source does not explicitly name opposite connector in text or length. No inferred cable length.

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

www.jbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.html3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026JBL Vibe Beam product page.

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.

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026VIBE BEAM, True wireless earbuds. Two-page English maker datasheet.

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.

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdf5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Quick start guide, Model: VIBE BEAM. Original model. Beam 2 manual is excluded.

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.

1year9Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Headphones Warranty Period: One year. New product, purchased from authorized US reseller and used in US. General JBL warranty and exact-linked global warranty card have no different Vibe Beam term. Statutory rights separate.

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