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General

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Series

QuietComfort1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 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.

441408, 408L, 408R, 882826-00105Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Regulatory page 6: Case Model 441408, Right Earbud Model 408R, Left Earbud Model 408L. The 2nd Gen owner's guide lists the same earbud models with case model 444965.14Retailer pageconrad.be/nl/p/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-in-ear-oordopjes-zwart-oplaadbox-waterafstotend-3334481.htmlRead 7 October 2026Adds exact Black retail manufacturer SKU 882826-0010 from product header. Original case regulatory model 441408 and earbud regulatory models 408L/408R remain separate. No second-generation 444965 case added.

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

001781784768114Retailer pageconrad.be/nl/p/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-in-ear-oordopjes-zwart-oplaadbox-waterafstotend-3334481.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current Conrad Belgium Black Gen. 1 table identifies EAN 0017817847681 and manufacturer SKU 882826-0010. Independently opened actual public table. Netherlands route was shell-only in verification. Black original stock case scope, not every color or second generation.

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

14 September 20236Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Dated September 14, 2023

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 pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Product heading, colour swatches, £299.95 price and Add to Basket. The German and French pages also list it at 299,95 €. New stock on bose.com US is gone and only refurbished units remain there.

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.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II21Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earphones-vs-bose-quietcomfort-earphones-ii-102644Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds a direct successor to the QuietComfort Earbuds II.

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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.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)7Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 6 October 2026The 2nd Gen release says: Like its predecessor, the QC Ultra Earbuds feature Bose's proprietary CustomTune sound calibration technology.

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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.

$2994Maker product pagebose.com/p/refurbished/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-FR.htmlRead 6 October 2026Bose refurbished page: Original Price is $299.00. TechRadar and What Hi-Fi also give $299 at launch.8Press articletheverge.com/2023/9/14/23873671/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-earbuds-announcedRead 6 October 2026$299, available early October. Preorders opened September 14, 2023.

$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.

US, GB, DE, FR1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026GB from this page. DE and FR from bose.de and bose.fr pages of the same product. US from the bose.com refurbished page and the launch coverage.2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Listed at 299,95 €3Maker product pagebose.fr/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 6 October 20264Maker product pagebose.com/p/refurbished/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-FR.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White Smoke, Lunar Blue, Moonstone Blue1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Colour swatches on the UK page: Lunar Blue (SKU QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-LBLU-WW) and White Smoke selectable, Moonstone Blue shown as out of stock4Maker product pagebose.com/p/refurbished/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-FR.htmlRead 6 October 2026Refurbished colour swatches: Black (SKU QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-BLK-FR-WW), Lunar Blue, Moonstone Blue, White Smoke8Press articletheverge.com/2023/9/14/23873671/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-earbuds-announcedRead 6 October 2026The QC Ultra Earbuds come in black or white finishes9Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Two color variations at launch: black and white smoke

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 pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly positions these as music-listening in-ear earbuds with immersive audio, musical listening modes and customizable sound. Gaming codec capability does not make them a dedicated gaming edition.

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

Design

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

In-ear1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Headphone Fit In-ear

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.

Stem10Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-reviewRead 6 October 2026Describes the outer-facing surface of the stems and earbuds with tails

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 bud1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: the Single-bud Use feature lets you take calls and listen to music with one bud and switches automatically between the earbuds

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.

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Drivers and sound

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

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Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
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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.

Dynamic18Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026What Hi-Fi exact Gen 2 review Sound paragraph explicitly reports Bose confirmed the driver is the same between new and old Ultra Earbuds. This manufacturer hardware bridge supports first-generation driver technology using the reliable exact Gen2 dynamic-driver table. No tuning, measurements, new case or disputed diameter transferred. Main approved the unchanged-component chain.19Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact second-generation review Specifications explicitly states dynamic driver technology. What Hi-Fi separately reports Bose confirmed the same driver in Gen 1 and Gen 2, establishing applicability to retained original 2023 earbuds. Only technology transferred under this explicit manufacturer bridge. Its 9.3 mm versus 10 mm inconsistent diameter statements are omitted, along with all successor measurements and case features.

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

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

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

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Diaphragm material

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

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

Impedance

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

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

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Sensitivity reference

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

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

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

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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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026CustomTune technology paragraph explicitly analyzes ear shape and calibrates audio to each ear canal. This is acoustic ear-scan personalization, not a hearing assessment or medical hearing-aid claim.

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

Onboard EQ

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

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

31Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bose app section: adjust the levels of bass, mid-range and treble. The battery footnote also names a 3-band EQ.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Battery footnotes use a 3-band EQ set to zero

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.

Bass Boost, Bass Reducer, Treble Boost, Treble Reducer12Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-review-101362Read 7 October 2026Original 2023 review What do the different EQ modes sound like section explicitly names these four stock presets. Its Our Custom EQ attempt is reviewer-created and excluded.

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.

Bose Immersive Audio1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bose Immersive Audio works with any source and content

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.

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 31: Motion keeps the two virtual speakers following your head. Still keeps them in place when you move your head.6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Immersive Audio uses an onboard IMU. Still and Motion options.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 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.

Hybrid1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: active noise cancellation uses microphones both inside and outside the earbuds

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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 pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026CustomTune analyses your ears and automatically adapts the sound and active noise cancellation to their shape

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 pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Modes for any musical moment says full Aware transparency can be blended with Quiet through Custom Mode in Bose app. FAQ also permits intermediate sound levels between Quiet and Aware. No ANC step count inferred.

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.

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 33: Aware mode with ActiveSense automatically increases noise cancellation when sudden or loud noises occur while you keep hearing your surroundings

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Call processing, not an ANC mode: FAQ says the adaptive microphone system isolates your voice from background noise and wind6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Dynamic microphone mixing picks the microphone on each bud with the least wind noise and selects noise filters for calls

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

Warm sound signature13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-truly-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Sound Signature: Warm

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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.

4dB13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-truly-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Bass Amount: Emphasized (4 dB), test bench 2.3

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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.

0dB13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-truly-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Treble Amount: Balanced (0 dB), test bench 2.3

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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

In controlled phone-call tests, transmitted speech retained substantial simulated cabin noise. Simulated restaurant noise was only partly suppressed.16Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/2117356/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-review-2023.htmlRead 7 October 2026October 26, 2023 comparison explicitly includes original QC Ultra Earbuds alongside two over-ear models. Reviewer called a home answering machine from smartphone while playing cabin noise at 85 dB on Sonos Era 100, then restaurant noise at 75 dB. Earbud-specific result is retained, not over-ear result. Phone/codec, firmware, weighting and mic distance unstated. Qualitative call finding, no scalar noise ratio inferred.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Hours (h)
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Source12Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-review-101362Read 7 October 20266 h 11 min (6.18 h) in the SoundGuys standardized battery test. Firmware 7.7.4, Bose Music app 8.0.6. ANC state not stated on the page.

BJBL Live Buds 3

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

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

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

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

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Microphones and calls

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

817Reviewon-mag.fr/index.php/topaudio/tests-auditions/25606-test-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-des-ecouteurs-true-wireless-excellents-partout-ou-presqueRead 7 October 2026Same exact original 2023 Specifications explicitly says four microphones per side in calls. Eight across both earbuds. Source explicitly names call role, rather than deriving role from existing eight-total count. ANC-only count remains unproved. No second-generation speech vibration sensor inherited.

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.

810Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-reviewRead 6 October 2026A four-mics-per-bud array, so eight across the pair. The 2nd Gen press release also states eight microphones.

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

DSP6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Dynamic microphone mixing and adaptive filters select from a variety of noise filters in real time. No AI processing is named. The 2nd Gen added AI-powered noise suppression.

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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.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: self-voice, adjustable in the Bose app, lets you hear yourself during calls5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 30: self voice is activated during calls and is adjustable in the Bose app

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Connectivity

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Chip

Qualcomm S517Reviewon-mag.fr/index.php/topaudio/tests-auditions/25606-test-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-des-ecouteurs-true-wireless-excellents-partout-ou-presqueRead 7 October 2026November 11, 2023 exact original-earbud review Specifications explicitly names Puce Bluetooth 5.3 Qualcomm S5. Independently read full original article via normal public HTTP 200 during verification. No S5 generation or exact QCC silicon part number inferred from successor/predecessor.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 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

5.34Maker product pagebose.com/p/refurbished/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-FR.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth Version 5.36Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Both QC Ultra products are Bluetooth 5.3 compatible

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, AAC, aptX Adaptive5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 47: aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound-certified devices6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 202612Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-review-101362Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 over SBC, AAC or aptX Adaptive

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

A2DP, HFP, AVRCP1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Wireless Connectivity A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HFP Bluetooth, Snapdragon Sound15Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Official original Sold from 2023 support Specifications lists Audio/Video Remote Control Profile AVRCP, alongside A2DP/HFP. Existing A2DP/HFP retained. Listed Bluetooth Low Energy BLE is a radio/control transport, so it is not used to assert LE Audio content support or stored as an audio profile.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: connects to two source devices at the same time. Added by a software update in July 2024. Not available at launch.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 42: up to two mobile devices actively connected at a time (multi-point connection). Audio plays from one device at a time.

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.

21Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: two source devices at the same time5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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.

65Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 42: up to six devices in the earbud device list

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: Google Fast Pair for Android OS 6.0 or newer5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 46: Fast Pair for Android devices6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 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

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Wireless range (claimed)

9m4Maker product pagebose.com/p/refurbished/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-FR.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth Range 30'5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 43: devices must be within range (30 ft or 9 m)

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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.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bose app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store

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.

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Feature	Needs
Fast Pair	Android device running Android 6.0 or higher
Snapdragon Sound	Snapdragon Sound-certified device, such as a compatible Android mobile device
SimpleSync	Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar
Multipoint	Earbud software update from July 2024 through the Bose app

Source1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Multipoint row: FAQ says multipoint is a July 2024 update received through the Bose app. Fast Pair row also needs location services and Bluetooth on.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Fast Pair needs Android 6.0 or higher (page 46). Snapdragon Sound needs a certified device (page 47). SimpleSync works with Bose Smart Speakers and Soundbars (page 48).

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.

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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.

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Mode	Spatial audio	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	No	6
ANC on	Yes	No	4

Source20Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact manufacturer guide on printed page 39 gives up to 6 hours with Bose Immersive Audio Off and up to 4 hours with it On after a full charge. Both music rows use Quiet Mode with full active noise cancellation, Bluetooth A2DP streaming at 75 dB SPL playback loudness, and all three equalizer bands at zero. Manufacturer testing used production-representative units in June 2023 with a variety of music tracks. The Bluetooth codec and Immersive Still/Motion setting are unspecified, so neither is inferred. These are manufacturer claims, not independent reviewer measurements. Both rows are the earbuds alone from one charge. The case provides three additional full recharge cycles, but a total hour figure is not calculated.

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.

6h=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.

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10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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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.

120min1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Battery Charge Time 2 hours5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 39 charging time table: Earbuds up to 2 hours

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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.

20min5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 39: a 20-minute charge in the closed case powers the earbuds up to 2 hours

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.

2h5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Earbuds-only playback. Quiet Mode, Immersive Audio off, 75 dB SPL, 3-band EQ zero.

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

Charging case

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

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

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

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Charging Interface(s) USB-C PORT

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.

180min5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 39 charging time table: Charging case up to 3 hours

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Wireless charging

No6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026The case has no built-in wireless charging. An optional $49 silicone case cover, sold separately from October 20, 2023, adds it.

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.

Touch, Swipe1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ controls: swipe up or down for volume, tap, double tap, triple tap, press and hold for the shortcut5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 24 to 27: tap and swipe the touch surface, touch and hold for the shortcut

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.

Swipe1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20265Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 24: swipe up or down on an earbud

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

Tap, Double-tap, Triple-tap, Touch and hold, Swipe up, Swipe down1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ controls list. Names as in the owner's guide.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 24 to 28

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

Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026The shortcut on one or both earbuds can be customised in the Bose app5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 28: change or disable the shortcut, or assign a different shortcut to each earbud, in the Bose app

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

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

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 29: in-ear detection with auto play/pause, auto answer call and auto transparency

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

IMU6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Onboard IMU for Bose Immersive Audio

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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

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 33: ActiveSense raises noise cancellation for sudden or loud noises in Aware mode, then returns

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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.

S, M, L1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20265Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 18: small, medium and large eartips are included. Medium comes attached.

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 pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Soft silicone umbrella-shaped eartips

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.

Stability bands1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bose Fit Kit stability bands in sizes 1, 2, 3

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Ear tip fit test

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 16: Earbud Seal Test in the Bose app

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

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: passed IPX4 testing. The outside of the case should not be exposed to water, so no case rating is stored.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 14: the earbuds are rated IPX4

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

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20265Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 13: Bose app. Launch coverage names the earlier Bose Music app.

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

Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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User firmware updates

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 52: the earbuds update through the Bose app. The case updates through btu.Bose.com.

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

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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.

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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.

Width20.1Height31.2Depth24.4mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 1 in)2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Einzelner Earbud 3.12 cm H x 2.01 cm W x 2.44 cm D. The US and UK pages give 1.23 in H x 0.79 in W x 0.96 in D, which agrees.

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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.

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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.

Width59.4Height66.3Depth26.7mm(2.3 × 2.6 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Etui 6.63 cm H x 5.94 cm W x 2.67 cm D. The US and UK pages give 2.61 in H x 2.34 in W x 1.05 in D, which agrees.

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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

A94408L, A94408R5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026FCC ID: A94408L / A94408R, IC: 3232A-408L / 3232A-408R

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Other certifications

Snapdragon Sound1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Wireless Connectivity lists Snapdragon Sound. The FAQ names Snapdragon Sound certification.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 47: the earbuds feature Snapdragon Sound technology

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In the box

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In the box

2 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, 3 pairs of eartips (S, M, L), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), Charging case, 30 cm USB-C® (A to C) cable, Safety sheet1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026What's in the box on the UK page. The US refurbished page lists the same cable as 12 inch.

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

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C (A to C)	0.3	1

Source1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 202630 cm USB-C (A to C) cable

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.bose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.html1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026The US product URL now returns a 404. The UK page is the live maker page for the new product.

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Spec sheet

support.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-specifications15Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Official Product Specifications support article identifies QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, Sold from 2023. Public indexed specification body read. Direct page currently renders an empty support shell. This is an HTML specification sheet, not a claimed PDF download or second-generation page.

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Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdf5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Owner's guide 885502 for QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA EARBUDS, support.Bose.com/QCUE. PDF revision dated January 2026.

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.

2years1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current original-earbud UK maker page Why buy direct from Bose explicitly promises 2-year warranty. Applies to new product purchased directly from Bose UK. Does not generalize to US refurbished units, statutory rights or separately sold BoseCare extension.

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.