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General

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Series

Live5Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-live-3-earbuds-107216Read 10 October 2026Live 3 series with Buds, Beam and Flex styles.

ACCENTUM5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026The release places ACCENTUM True Wireless in the ACCENTUM family next to ACCENTUM Wireless and ACCENTUM Plus Wireless.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

ATW1, ATW1 R, ATW1 L, ATW1 C, 700262, 700263, 7002641Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: article numbers 700262 (Black), 700263 (White) and 700264 (Blue).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Order names ATW1 Black, ATW1 White and ATW1 Blue with article numbers 700262, 700263 and 700264.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cover: ATW1, ATW1 R, ATW1 L and ATW1 C.4Regulatory filingcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-true-wireless/safety_instruction/Compliance_Information_ACCENTUM_True_Wireless.pdfRead 16 October 2026Models ATW1, ATW1 R, ATW1 L and ATW1 C.7Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wireless.jsRead 16 October 2026US store SKUs 700262 (Black), 700263 (White) and 700264 (Blue).

GTIN / EAN

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4260752331241, 4260752331258, 4260752331265, 810091271148, 810091271155, 8100912711622Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Technical Data table: EAN 4260752331241, 4260752331258 and 4260752331265 and UPC 810091271148, 810091271155 and 810091271162 for Black, White and Blue.

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

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.

7 May 20245Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Maker news dated 6 May 2024 with the Wedemark dateline of 7 May 2024. The dateline date is stored.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026US store shows the product at 99.95 USD against 219.95 USD and lists Black, White and Blue.7Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wireless.jsRead 16 October 2026All three SKUs are available on 2026-10-16.

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.

$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.

$199.995Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026MSRP of 199.99 USD and 279.95 CAD. SoundGuys and T3 print 199.95 USD. The maker figure is stored.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026Review lists 199.95 USD.

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.

€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.

€199.96Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ff61fc44-afa0-42f0-934b-a6293529e6bd/-/inline/no/Pressemitteilung_Sennheiser%20ACCENTUM%20True%20Wireless.pdfRead 16 October 2026German release of 7 May 2024: 199.90 EUR (209.90 CHF), incl. VAT.

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

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US, CA, DE, GB, AU5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026United States and Canada MSRP in the release.6Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ff61fc44-afa0-42f0-934b-a6293529e6bd/-/inline/no/Pressemitteilung_Sennheiser%20ACCENTUM%20True%20Wireless.pdfRead 16 October 2026Germany.10Reviewt3.com/reviews/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-reviewRead 16 October 2026Now on sale for 169.99 GBP in the UK and 299 AUD in Australia.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black, White, Blue1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Colour selector: Black, White and Blue.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Launch colours black and white. Blue was added later and is on the maker store.7Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wireless.jsRead 16 October 2026Black, White and Blue.

Segment

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

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

In-ear1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: ear coupling ear canal, true wireless stereo earphones with four ear tip sizes.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wearing style true wireless earphones with ear coupling in the ear canal. The silicone ear tips must seal the ear fully.

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

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.

Stemless3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Earbud diagrams show a compact body with no stalk.

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

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.

Either bud3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026You can also use only the right or only the left 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.

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

BSennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	7	1

Source1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: TrueResponse dynamic, 7 mm diameter. One driver per earbud.

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

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

Dynamic1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: speaker principle dynamic.

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

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

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Diaphragm material

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

Min20 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

Min5 HzMax21 kHz1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: speaker frequency range 5 Hz to 21 kHz. Conditions are not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Speaker frequency range 5 Hz to 21 kHz.

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

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107dB1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 107 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 mW). The manual prints 107 dB at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Speaker sensitivity 107 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 mW).

Sensitivity reference

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Per 1 mW1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table gives the reference as 1 mW.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Reference 1 mW.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications print the level as 107 dB at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. The spec sheet says 1 mW, which is stored. The two references are not the same.

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

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.

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: the Smart Control Plus app has a Sound Personalization feature that assesses your listening preferences. The Sound Check presets come from a listening test.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Sound Check in the app guides you step by step to user-defined equalizer presets.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026Sound Check feature takes a listening test that determines your preferred sound.

Onboard EQ

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

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The sound effects are stored in the earbuds and stay active without the app, for example on another Bluetooth device.

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

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.

51Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: 5-band EQ in the Smart Control app.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 20265-band equalizer and Sound Check in the Smart Control app.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation.

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

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Hybrid1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Active Noise Cancellation Hybrid ANC.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: Hybrid ANC technology.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Hybrid ANC with Transparency modes.

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.

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.

43Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: 2 microphones per earbud for speech and ANC, so four across the pair. Shared microphones count once.

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026With adaptive noise cancellation the intensity is controlled automatically by the ambient noise. ANC modes in the app: On, Off and Anti Wind.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: Transparency Mode.

Adjustable transparency

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.

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The intensity of transparency mode is set in the Smart Control app.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026In the app the user can select the amount of transparency.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026A three-stage transparency mode.

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 pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026Beamforming microphones reduce wind and noise interference. This is call processing.

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026ANC mode Anti Wind: light reduction to keep disturbing wind or movement noise to a minimum. It is a selectable mode.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026A special anti-wind ANC mode for outdoor use.

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Default sound over-emphasizes bass by a couple of dB against the SoundGuys target and under-emphasizes the mids around 500 Hz and 3 kHz by up to 5 dB. There is a boost of a couple of dB around 13 kHz. With ANC on the bass is more emphasized.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026Lab measurement on SoundGuys' test rig against its headphone preference curve, default settings, firmware 5.7.6, Smart Control app 4.8.1. ANC adds bass emphasis. SoundGuys did not measure battery for this model.

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

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Clear in a quiet room. The microphones struggle to attenuate simulated office, street and wind noise.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026SoundGuys microphone tests with simulated office, street and wind noise.

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.

AJBL Live Buds 3

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BSennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
No	AAC	8.5
Yes	AAC	5.5

Source9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Practical test with the AAC codec at a high playback volume: 8.5 hours with ANC off and 5.5 hours with ANC on. Tom's Guide measured about 6.5 hours ANC off and 5 hours ANC on at up to 70 percent volume with multipoint, and GSMArena and HiFi Oasis got about 5.5 hours ANC on with aptX. The reviewers use different volumes, so only this one test is stored. The review's total with the case is a calculation, so it is not stored.

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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55min9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026About 55 minutes to refuel the earbuds when empty. The case took 75 minutes by cable.

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

41Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 2 mics per earbud, beamforming for noise reduction. Page: dual mics on each earbud.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: 2 microphones per earbud for speech and ANC, so four across the pair.

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 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

43Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The same two microphones per earbud serve speech and ANC, so four physical microphones in total. No feedback microphone is named.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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DSP3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Beamforming array for the speech and ANC microphones.

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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Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026During a call tap once on either earbud to mute or unmute the microphones.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026In calls, external noise can be amplified in two intensity levels so you hear your own voice more naturally.

Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth only. The earbuds have no wired or dongle connection.

Bluetooth

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.

5.31Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3 compliant, class 1, 10 mW max.

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC, aptX, LC31Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: SBC, AAC, aptX, LC3.

Bluetooth profiles

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

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, TMAP, PBP1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, TMAP, PBP.

LE Audio

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Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth LE and Auracast.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth Classic and LE Audio supported.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The earbuds are certified for Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio. The codec row lists LC3.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth LE Audio capable.

Auracast

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Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Footnote: Auracast is available via firmware update only.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Auracast broadcast audio with a function in the Smart Control app.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026The earbuds are Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast capable, with use at Auracast venues in the near future.

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

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.

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: number of active connections 2.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026Bluetooth multipoint lets you pair to multiple devices simultaneously.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Multipoint connections with two devices simultaneously.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026The review says the earbuds pair to two devices simultaneously with multipoint.

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

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

23Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: number of active connections 2. Audio plays from one device at a time.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Multipoint connections with two devices simultaneously.

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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63Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The earbuds store the connection profiles of up to six paired Bluetooth devices.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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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.

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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

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Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Low Latency mode in the app reduces the delay between audio and video further. It works with all Bluetooth codecs and can shorten the range.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026The app can activate low-latency mode for games.

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, 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.

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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.

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.

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.

BSennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

Feature	Needs
Auracast	Firmware update. Broadcasts are chosen in the Sennheiser Smart Control app.
Eco mode	Only with sources that support aptX. The mode turns aptX off and sends SBC or AAC.
Claimed battery life	Manual test: smartphone at 1 m, Bluetooth AAC codec, volume 50 percent, ANC off. The US spec table says iPhone at a mid volume of 85 dB.

Source1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Footnote on Auracast and the spec table test condition.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Eco mode section and Operating time row of the specifications.

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.

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.

55mAh1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: left and right earbud 55 mAh.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Battery type: left and right earbud 55 mAh.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: earbuds 3.7 V, 55 mAh, 0.2 Wh.

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.

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.

BSennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC on	Not available	No	6
ANC off	AAC	Yes	28

Source1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: up to 8 hours with ANC off, 6 hours with ANC on and 28 hours overall with the case. Test condition: iPhone, mid volume level 85 dB. The 28 hours match 8 hours plus 20 hours from the case, so they are stored as an ANC-off total.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Battery lifespan: up to 8 hours ANC off, up to 6 hours ANC on, up to 28 hours overall with the case. Test condition: iPhone, mid volume level 85 dB.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications, Operating time: 8 hours with the earbud battery and 28 hours with the case battery. Test conditions: smartphone at 1 m, Bluetooth AAC codec, volume 50 percent, 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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

28h=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.

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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.

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).

A full charge of the case and the earbuds together takes about 1.5 hours. Ambient temperatures below 15 C or above 30 C and Qi wireless charging lengthen the time. Charging works between 5 C and 35 C. The case takes 5 V over USB-C. The spec sheet and manual say 500 mA at most and the US page says 1000 mA at most. A battery protection mode charges the earbuds to about 80 percent.1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: charging time about 1.5 hours for a full charge, with the temperature remark. Power supply 5 V, 1000 mA max, USB-C and Qi.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power supply: 5 V, 500 mA max over USB-C. The US page prints 1000 mA max. Charging temperature 5 to 35 C.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026A full charge cycle of the case and the earbuds takes about 1.5 hours. The battery protection mode charges to about 80 percent. The case input is 5 V, 500 mA max.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-live-buds-3Read 10 October 2026

10min1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: after 10 minutes of charging, 1 hour of music playtime.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Quick charging over USB gives up to 1 hour of playback in about 10 minutes.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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.

1h1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: after 10 minutes of charging, 1 hour of music playtime. Volume and ANC state are not stated.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Up to 1 hour of playback in about 10 minutes.

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.

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

400mAh1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: charging case 400-420 mAh. The lower figure is stored. The manual lists 1.48 to 1.56 Wh at 3.7 V.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Battery type: charging case 400-420 mAh.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: charging case 3.7 V, 400-420 mAh, 1.48-1.56 Wh. The lower figure is stored.

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-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.

USB-C1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB charging via USB-C socket at the charging case.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: convenient Qi wireless or USB-C charging.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The case charges by USB cable or on a Qi-compatible wireless charger.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Both USB-C and Qi wireless charging are available in the case.

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

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

Qi1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: Qi wireless charging.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Qi-compatible wireless charging station.

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

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 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.

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

Touch1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: touch interface.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Touch control surface on each earbud.

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

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.

Touch3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Touch and hold the left surface to lower the volume and the right surface to raise it.

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.

Right tap once: play or pause, answer a call, Left tap once: transparency mode on or off, Left tap twice: previous track, Right tap twice: next track, Left tap three times: ANC on or off, Right tap three times: voice assistant, Touch and hold left: volume down, Touch and hold right: volume up, Tap twice in a call: end a call or reject an incoming call, Tap once in a call: mute or unmute the microphones3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Operation chapter: tap and hold gestures for volume, transparency, ANC, voice assistant, playback and calls. Controls can be changed in the app.

Remappable controls

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: the customizable touch interface controls playback, calls and voice assistant.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026In the app you can customise control functions, select presets or switch them off. Some basic functions such as phone control cannot be changed.

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

Siri, Google Assistant3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Triple tap on the right earbud starts the voice assistant of your device, for example Siri or Google Assistant.

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

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Smart Pause: music pauses when you take an earbud out and resumes when you put it back. It can be turned off in the app.

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.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Sound Check and Sound Personalization are listening preference tests. No medical hearing test is claimed.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026Sound Check listening test. It is not a medical hearing test.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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

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

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026What's in the box: ear tip sets XS, S, M and L.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Four silicone ear tip sizes XS, S, M and L. Size M is fitted on delivery.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026The page names ear tips. The manual says silicone.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Silicone ear tips.

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

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Ear tip fit test

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

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fit Test function in the Smart Control app.

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

IP541Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: IP54, splash resistant, earbuds only.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Weather resistance: IP54, earbuds only.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Earbuds splash resistant to IP54. The charging case is not splash proof.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion 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

Sennheiser Smart Control1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Sennheiser Smart Control app. The page also names a Smart Control Plus app.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Sennheiser Smart Control app.

App platforms

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Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Smart Control app for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

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.

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Free firmware updates through the Smart Control app.

Finding network

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.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

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.

5.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 5.5 g single earbud.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product weight: 5.5 g single earbud.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: earbud approx. 5.5 g each.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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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.

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.

41g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 41 g charging case. The 52 g total equals the case plus two earbuds, so this is the empty case.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product weight: 41 g charging case.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: charging case approx. 41 g. Both earbuds and case approx. 52 g.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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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 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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2A3ULATW14Regulatory filingcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-true-wireless/safety_instruction/Compliance_Information_ACCENTUM_True_Wireless.pdfRead 16 October 2026Compliance Information: FCC ID 2A3ULATW1 on the earbud models ATW1 R and ATW1 L. The charging case ATW1 C shows no FCC ID.

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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.

Earbud R (ATW1 R) and earbud L (ATW1 L), Charging case (ATW1 C) with built-in battery and wireless charging, USB cable with USB-C and USB-A connector, approx. 0.4 m, Silicone ear tips in sizes XS, S, M (fitted on delivery) and L, Quick guide, Safety guide1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026What's in the box and the manual's delivery list.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Scope of delivery chapter.

Cables included

AJBL Live Buds 3

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A charging cable	1

Source7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1BRead 10 October 2026

BSennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A	0.4	1

Source1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026What's in the box: one USB-C charging cable.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026USB cable with USB-C and USB-A connector, approx. 0.4 m.

Links

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Product page

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us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wireless1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026US maker product page.

Spec sheet

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stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Sennheiser English spec sheet, as hosted by a distributor.

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

www.bax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdf3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Dutch manual, version 04/24 A01, hosted by a retailer. It is the maker's manual for ATW1. The English copy was not reachable on the maker's CDN.

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.

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

1year1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026US store: 1-year manufacturer warranty. The EU manual says 24 months.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026EU manual: the maker grants a 24-month warranty. The US store says 1 year and is stored.

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