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JBL Live Buds 3 vs OnePlus Buds 3
Product A: JBL
77 of 166 known
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Product B: OnePlus
84 of 166 known
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66 of 157 fields differ
- 33 different values
- 33 known for one only
- 28 the same
- 63 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 4hB: 2hJBL is 2 h higher.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 8hB: 6.5hJBL is 1.5 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4.8g
B4.8g
Case weight
A69.8g
B40.8g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
JBLLIVEBUDS3BLK, JBLLIVEBUDS3SILAM, LIVE BUDS 3, LIVE BUDS 3C1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quick Start Guide model names LIVE BUDS 3 (earbuds) and LIVE BUDS 3C (charging case). JBLLIVEBUDS3BLK is the Black SKU on Harvey Norman and JBLLIVEBUDS3SILAM the Silver SKU on Amazon US.8Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/jbl-live-buds-3-adaptive-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.htmlRead 10 October 2026Harvey Norman New Zealand lists model number JBLLIVEBUDS3BLK for Black.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$993Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Priced at 99 USD at launch. The review is dated 5 February 2024.4Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/oneplus-buds-3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Starts at 99 USD in North America.5Press article9to5google.comRead 10 October 2026Announced at 99 USD, 79 USD below the OnePlus Buds Pro 2.
Launch price (EU)
Markets
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Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
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RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AJBL 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
BOnePlus Buds 3
| Type | Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Woofer | 10.4 | 1 |
| Dynamic | Tweeter | 6 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
10mm
10.4mm
Drivers per bud
1
2
Diaphragm material
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Woofer: dual outer layer of TPU material.2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Woofer outer layer is dual TPU. The tweeter material is not stated.
Frequency response
Impedance
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.
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
Onboard EQ
Custom EQ bands
EQ presets
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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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
Adaptive ANC
ANC levels
ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
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Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AJBL Live Buds 3
Not availableLongest tested use per charge
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7h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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 sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
AJBL Live Buds 3
Not availableBOnePlus Buds 3
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Select OnePlus phones with Pro Gaming mode on | 94 |
Lowest claimed latency
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94ms
Compatibility
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Platforms
Connection per platform
AJBL Live Buds 3
Not availableBOnePlus Buds 3
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
Features that need a specific device
AJBL 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. |
BOnePlus Buds 3
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Hi-Res audio with LHDC | Needs a source device with LHDC 4.0 or later. Set in Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones with Android 12 or later. Other Android 7.0 or later devices use HeyMelody. Not supported on iOS. |
| OnePlus Audio ID 2.0 | OnePlus phones with Android 11 or later set it in Earbuds Function. Other Android 7.0 or later and iOS devices use HeyMelody. |
| OnePlus 3D Audio | Does not support head tracking. OnePlus phones with Android 11 or later set it in Earbuds Function. Other Android 7.0 or later and iOS devices use HeyMelody. |
| OnePlus Fast Pair | OnePlus 6 series and later phones running Android 11 or later. |
| 94 ms low latency | Select OnePlus phone models with Pro Gaming mode enabled. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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 battery
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Claimed battery life
AJBL 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.
BOnePlus Buds 3
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 10 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 44 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 6.5 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 28 |
| ANC off | LHDC | No | 7 |
| ANC off | LHDC | Yes | 30 |
| ANC on | LHDC | No | 5.5 |
| ANC on | LHDC | Yes | 24 |
| Call | Not available | No | 4 |
Longest claimed use per charge
10h
10h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
8h
6.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
10h
10h
Total with case (claimed)
40h
44h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
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28h
Talk time (claimed)
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4h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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).
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
2h1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 202610 minutes of charging gives 2 hours of earbuds playback, with ANC off, 50 percent volume and AAC. The 7 hour figure includes the charging case and is not stored.2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026
Charging case
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Case battery
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 battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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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 standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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.
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
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.
Tap twice: next song, answer or hang up a call, Tap three times: previous song, Tap and hold 3 seconds: reject call, Press and hold: switch noise cancellation or transparency mode, Slide finger up or down: volume1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026Specification list of touch control and touch volume control. A single tap does nothing by default, per Android Central.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
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
Google Assistant, Siri3Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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
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Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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.
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
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
App platforms
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User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
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 dimensions
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Case weight
Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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.
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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TÜV Rheinland certification for noise cancellation2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3Read 10 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
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.
OnePlus Buds 3 earbuds (one pair), OnePlus Buds 3 charging case, User guide, Silicone ear tips (S, M, L), Safety and Warranty card, USB Type-C charging cable1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-3/specsRead 10 October 2026Earbuds, charging case, user guide, 3 silicone ear tips (S, M, L), safety and warranty card, USB Type-C cable.
Cables included
AJBL Live Buds 3
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-A charging cable | 1 |
BOnePlus Buds 3
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
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Spec sheet
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Manual
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
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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