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Live Buds 3

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General

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Series

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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.

69744342259301Maker product pagecheckout-us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact current manufacturer sales SKU is 6974434225930, also its GTIN. The physical revision code is not proven for this sales SKU. Original guide B172, a 2025 declaration B187, and currently linked B195 declarations are not silently mapped to it.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/CMF_Buds_Pro_2_EU_DoC_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current family-linked declaration prints B195, software V1.0.1.33, signed August 17, 2026. Family PSTI likewise prints B195. A 2025 declaration prints B187, while the downloadable user guide prints B172. None supplies an exact bridge to the selected current US sales SKU, so physical model-code mapping and revision-specific certifications remain unknown.

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

69744342259301Maker product pagecheckout-us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact current Dark Grey native barcode 6974434225930. Other colours have separate current barcodes.

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

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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 pagecheckout-us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2.jsRead 8 October 2026Native official US product data directly identifies Dark Grey variant 45068151816344 as available true. Stock is a point-in-time observation, not a permanent quantity claim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US1Maker product pagecheckout-us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2.jsRead 8 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Orange, Dark Grey, Light Grey, Blue1Maker product pagecheckout-us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2.jsRead 8 October 2026

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

Music2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Design

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

In-ear2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

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

Stem2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

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

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

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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

ACMF Buds Pro 2

Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Woofer	11	1
Tweeter	6	1

Source2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current table names an 11 mm bass driver and 6 mm micro-planar tweeter. Dual-driver acoustics establishes one of each per earbud. The maker does not explicitly name the magnetic architecture or bass transducer technology, so type cells and the aggregate driver_type are left unknown.

BJBL Live Buds 3

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	10	1

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

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

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

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

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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

11 mm bass driver: PU + PET, titanium-coated. 6 mm micro-planar tweeter: PET + titanium-coated PET.2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Sound table publishes two diaphragm descriptions alongside the two named driver rows. Material text retains their bass/tweeter order and the exact micro-planar description. No original-review driver architecture is imported.

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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 HzMax40 kHz2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker acoustic comparison explicitly labels Buds Pro 2: 20~40000Hz. This is the earbud frequency range, not inferred from the LDAC sample rate.

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.

96kHz2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current LDAC section directly states up to 24 bits/96 kHz/990 kbps with a compatible LDAC source. 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.

24bits2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Direct current LDAC claim, conditional on a compatible source and enabled codec. Not inferred from Bluetooth version.

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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

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

Onboard EQ

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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.

312Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026App section: custom circular tri-band equalizer, separate from the Ultra Bass mode. Read from the original 2024 review, so the current Nothing X band count was not rechecked.

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

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

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

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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

Spatial Audio Effect2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker explicitly names Spatial Audio Effect based on HRTF. No Dolby format, dynamic head tracking or object-audio decoding is inferred.

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

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

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

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

Hybrid2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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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.

Yes2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker describes automatic detection and compensation for ear-canal noise leakage, plus environment-adaptive mode in Nothing X. This does not prove real-time adaptive EQ.

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.

50dB2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker names up to 50 dB Hybrid ANC with coverage up to 5000 Hz. Its footnote calls 50 dB a theoretical laboratory maximum. Coverage up to 5000 Hz does not establish the frequency at which maximum attenuation occurs. No reviewer-measured overall attenuation is substituted.

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Transparency mode

Yes2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Adjustable transparency

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

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

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Conversation detection

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

Yes2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Call functions table explicitly names Wind Noise Reduction 3.0, so this is call-processing evidence. Other page prose retains 2.0 wording. No separate user-selectable listening/ANC wind toggle or physical wind-mesh design is inferred.

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

Bass is raised by about 12 to 15 dB between 20 and 400 Hz and peaks near 50 Hz. The treble from 5 to 20 kHz shows several peaks and dips.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026Objective Measurements section against the SoundGuys house curve, original 2024 review sample. Bass boost 20 to 400 Hz and treble variation 5 to 20 kHz are quoted from the text. No dB target values are stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recorded speech samples cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Voices sound slightly muffled. Background noise reduction is very good, especially in wind.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026Microphone section and demos recorded by SoundGuys on the original 2024 sample. Office, street, windy and reverberant demos were listened to as described by the reviewer.

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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.

ACMF Buds Pro 2

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	6.25

Source13Measurementsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026Battery section: "In our testing" the buds lasted roughly 6 hours 15 minutes with ANC on, stored as 6.25 h. Earbuds only, one charge. Codec, volume and firmware are not stated in the review. SoundGuys states its standard method on its how-we-test page. The tested sample is the original 2024 unit, and the current sales revision is not proven identical.

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.

62Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Call functions table states six microphones in total across the pair. They serve voice capture. Shared ANC functions do not add microphones.

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

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

62Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Six total microphones across the earbud pair, counted once. Current table calls the call processing Clear Voice Technology 3.0 and wind processing Wind Noise Reduction 3.0, while other page text retains 2.0 wording. Processing-version conflict does not create extra physical 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

AI12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026Calls section: six microphones and an AI noise reduction algorithm. The review sample is the original June 2024 unit. The current maker table calls the processing Clear Voice Technology 3.0 without the word AI.

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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

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 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

5.42Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current US table explicitly states Bluetooth 5.4. Generic support FAQ and original B172 documents say 5.3. Current listing is represented, with the historical conflict retained. No firmware-only radio upgrade or physical revision code is invented.

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

LDAC, AAC, SBC3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26468752574481-What-audio-formats-does-CMF-Buds-Pro-2-supportRead 8 October 2026Current exact-model support answer explicitly lists LDAC, AAC and SBC. Main current listing independently advertises LDAC, and the exact-model battery FAQ names AAC and LDAC. No LE Audio support or absence is inferred from the changed radio version.

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

Bluetooth profiles

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

LE Audio

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Auracast

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

Yes2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

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

26Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/categories/25890107917585-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current family support explicitly describes two phones connected concurrently and prioritization between their music and calls, matching the current listing Dual connection. An older reviewer called this No Multipoint while acknowledging dual-device pairing. The documented concurrent behavior meets this field definition.

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

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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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

Yes2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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Claimed latency

ACMF Buds Pro 2

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Low Lag Mode with a Nothing phone	120

Source12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026Review states Low Lag Mode "reduces latency to less than 120ms when used with a Nothing Phone". The Nothing page footnote 8 says as low as 120 ms, but that footnote list mixes in text for other CMF Buds. Stored as 120 ms, a ceiling with a Nothing phone and Low Lag Mode on. No other phone brand is covered.

BJBL Live Buds 3

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Lowest claimed latency

120ms=CalculatedFrom 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, iOS2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current features table lists Android and iOS with minimum Android 6.0 and iOS 13. Bluetooth audio route only. Console, PC and Mac support is not stated.

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.

ACMF Buds Pro 2

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Both mobile systems connect over Bluetooth per the Android and iOS features row. Microphone behaviour per platform is not stated, so microphone_works is left out.

BJBL Live Buds 3

Not available

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

ACMF Buds Pro 2

Feature	Needs
Android and iOS compatibility	Current listing specifies Android 6.0 or above and iOS 13 or above. Some older family FAQ wording says Android 5.0.
LDAC audio	Use a compatible LDAC source and enable high-quality audio in Nothing X. Up to 24-bit/96 kHz is a codec claim, not lossless playback. Current physical-revision support for simultaneous LDAC and Dual Connection or Dirac is not established.
Spatial Audio Effect	Enable HRTF spatial processing in Nothing X. No specific source format or dynamic head tracking is claimed.
Smart Dial on the case	Configure the case dial in Nothing X. It supports volume, playback, noise-mode, voice-assistant, low-lag and mic-mute commands. Case-only mute does not establish on-ear microphone mute.
Earbud volume controls	Assign double tap and hold in Nothing X Controls. Hold after the double tap to change volume. Case dial rotation is a separate option.

Source2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Android minimum is 6.0 and iOS minimum is 13. Generic older FAQ says Android 5.0. Current table is used without claiming all advanced functions operate identically across platforms. Case Smart Dial requires configuration in Nothing X and includes microphone mute. It does not establish an earbud mic mute control.5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26468737625489-How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-on-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 20266Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/categories/25890107917585-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker listing independently confirms the same case-dial functions. The support description adds that it has no assigned function by default and must be configured in Nothing X. It does not prove a current physical revision code.

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.

60mAh2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current battery table explicitly 60 mAh for one earbud. Typical or rated capacity is not stated.

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

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

Not available

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

ACMF Buds Pro 2

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	11
ANC off	AAC	Yes	43
ANC on	AAC	No	6.5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	26
Transparency	AAC	No	6.5
Transparency	AAC	Yes	26
ANC off	LDAC	No	6.5
ANC off	LDAC	Yes	25
ANC on	LDAC	No	4.3
ANC on	LDAC	Yes	16.6
Transparency	LDAC	No	4.3
Transparency	LDAC	Yes	16.6
Call	Not available	No	6
Call	Not available	Yes	25
Call	Not available	No	4.8
Call	Not available	Yes	18.6

Source2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current battery table states 11 hours earbuds-only and 43 hours with case for ANC off, matching the model-specific FAQ. A page-body sentence instead says ten hours from the 60 mAh earbud. The specified table/FAQ claim is represented with that body conflict explicit, without claiming a rounding method or tested revision.4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26468705886993-How-long-is-the-battery-life-of-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current model-specific FAQ publishes AAC playback off 11/43 h and on/transparency 6.5/26 h, matching the current main listing. It also declares LDAC off 6.5/25 h and on/transparency 4.3/16.6 h. Playback test conditions are 50% volume and 25 C. Exact physical model code, firmware and spatial-processing state are not stated. These are current published maker claims, not measured performance transferred from a historical unit. Call rows are explicitly ANC off: 6 h earbuds only and 25 h including case. The following call rows are ANC on or Transparency: 4.8 h earbuds only and 18.6 h including case. No AAC codec is assigned to calls from a generic playback test footer. Call ANC state is recorded here as required by the table contract.

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.

11h=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.

6.5h=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.

11h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

43h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

26h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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.

60min2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current table explicitly full charge with charging case: 60 minutes, earbuds only. The separate 85-minute number is for the charging case and earbuds together, not an empty-case charge.

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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.

Current maker table claims 60 minutes to fully charge earbuds in the case and 85 minutes for the charging case and earbuds together by USB-C. The historical family page claimed 70 minutes for the combined set. No current empty-case full-charge duration is established. The headline claims up to seven hours after a ten-minute charge, without clearly identifying its earbud-only or case-inclusive scope. It is not assigned to the earbuds-only quick-charge field. A cable is omitted from current new-sale box lists, while transitional retailer stock may still include one. Generic CMF Buds disclaimer figures on the page do not match this Pro 2 table and are not substituted.2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current US table names 85 minutes combined, versus the historical 70-minute family claim. The page also contains generic CMF Buds disclaimer text about 35.5-hour playback, two microphones per bud and other charge times that conflicts with the exact Pro 2 table. Those generic statements are not used as Pro 2 numeric facts. No charger input wattage or case-only duration is inferred.

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.

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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.

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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.

460mAh2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current battery table explicitly 460 mAh for the case. Input current and output capacity are not substituted.

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

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

Not available

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Case charging port

USB-C2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

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

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Wireless charging

No8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging page describes only a power cable for the case and gives no wireless charging step. This agrees with SoundGuys, which answers No to wireless charging.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026FAQ: "No, they do not have wireless charging."

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

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

Not available

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

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

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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.

Touch2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

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

Touch5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26468737625489-How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-on-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 2026Specific model FAQ permits assigning double tap and hold on an earbud, separate from rotating the case Smart Dial. Current maker touch-control table and configurable-controls list corroborate the compatible operation. Source phone buttons are not counted as earbud volume control.

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

Double tap: skip forward, answer/hang up calls, Triple tap: skip back, reject calls, Tap and hold: switch ANC/Transparency2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Remappable controls

Yes2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Voice assistant

Voice assistant of the connected phone, ChatGPT (CMF and Nothing phones)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Nothing X app section: "Use Buds Pro 2 to call up ChatGPT from your CMF and Nothing phones." The original user guide lists wake up voice assistant as an optional earbud function without naming an assistant.8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Operations page: optional earbud functions include wake up voice assistant. No named assistant. Applies to the original B172 guide.

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

Yes2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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

Not available

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

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

Not available

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

Fit and durability

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

S, M, L2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Ear tip materials

Silicone7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26468689235857-What-Material-is-the-CMF-Buds-Pro-2-Made-OfRead 8 October 2026

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

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

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Ear tip fit test

Yes2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

IP552Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Nothing X2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

App platforms

Android, iOS2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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User firmware updates

Yes2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Not available

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.

4.9g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Buds design table explicitly one-bud mass 4.9 g. Tip size is not stated. This is a maker claim, not a reviewer weight measurement.

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.

Width20.2Height33.1Depth23.8mm(0.8 × 1.3 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Buds design table explicitly labels height 33.1, width 20.2 and depth 23.8 mm. Axis labels are retained without reordering by appearance.

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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.

46g(1.6 oz)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Case design table gives 46 g separately from the one-bud 4.9 g figure. No case-inclusive total is used.

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.

Width53.4Height53.4Depth23mm(2.1 × 2.1 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Case design table explicitly height and width 53.4 mm, depth 23 mm.

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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.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Left and right earbuds, S, M and L ear tips, Charging case, Safety and warranty information, User guide2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current table lists earbuds, S/M/L tips, charging case, safety/warranty information and user guide. Specific maker note says cable omitted from new sales starting May 15, 2025, with transitional retailer stock potentially retaining a cable. No cable is treated as a current standard item and no blanket absence is asserted for every stock revision.

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

ACMF Buds Pro 2

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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

us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-21Maker product pagecheckout-us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2.jsRead 8 October 2026

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Spec sheet

us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-22Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current US maker page embeds declarative product specification tables in its public HTML. These tables were decoded as source data without executing scripts or accessing a private API. Current claims belong to this selected sales listing, without asserting an independently tested physical revision.

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdf8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official family-download index still links this original B172 V.1 user guide. It was read alongside current specifications. This URL is historical family guidance, not proof that current SKU 6974434225930 is B172. Only controls independently corroborated by current maker listing/support are represented. Original radio, FCC identity, charge estimates and numerical reviewer tests are not transferred to current hardware.

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.

1year11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/pages/terms-of-salesRead 10 October 2026US direct-store terms section 6.8: headphones and other electronic devices carry a limited warranty of twelve months. Applies to purchases from the Nothing US site in the buyer's original country. The start date wording differs between sections 6.1 (delivery) and 6.8 (purchase). Statutory rights are separate.

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

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