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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.

LinkBuds1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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.

WF-LS910N, YY29753Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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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.

1 October 20245Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026October 1 opens preorder. Actual October retail month independently established below.

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.

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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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Sony LinkBuds S15Reviewm.gsmarena.com/sony_unveils_linkbuds_open_with_open_design_linkbuds_fit_replace_the_linkbuds_s-amp-64762.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the LinkBuds Fit replaces the LinkBuds S and calls it the sequel to the LinkBuds S.16Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/sony-revives-linkbuds-series-with-a-focus-on-style-and-fit-can-they-beat-boseRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the LinkBuds Fit takes over for the LinkBuds S.

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 releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch MSRP 199.99 USD. Later SoundGuys commerce widget 229.99 USD is excluded. Before US local sales tax. EUR VAT scope unproved.

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.

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

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GB, US, JP2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026This exact UK page establishes GB. US launch and Japanese product pages separately establish their own markets.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_FitRead 5 October 2026

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, Green, Pink, Violet5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch lists Black, White, Green and US-only Violet Olivia edition. Separately sold accessory-cover colours are not earbud finishes.6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_FitRead 5 October 2026Japanese current product lists base finishes including later Pink. Original US maker release separately proves US Violet Olivia edition.

Segment

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

Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 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-ear3Reviewglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nlRead 10 October 2026

In-ear2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026

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.

Stemless2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026

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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	8.4

Source8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact LinkBuds Fit section explicitly 8.4 mm Dynamic DriverX, not borrowed merely because the page mentions WF1000XM5. Existing dynamic technology retained, no guessed dome/edge material or count.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model specification lists 8.4 mm driver unit. Per-bud transducer count is not explicitly stated and is not inferred.

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

Dynamic8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact named Dynamic Driver X 8.4 mm. Diaphragm combines different dome/edge materials, whose chemical identities are not published.

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

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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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Sensitivity reference

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

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96kHz13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model A2DP transmission specification explicitly LDAC 96 kHz sampling at 990 kbps. Highest documented supported source condition. 20 Hz to 40 kHz is A2DP transmission bandwidth, not stored as acoustic response.

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.

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

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

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.

59Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026Exact review Features states five custom EQ bands. App/firmware version unknown. CLEAR BASS separately controlled.

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

360 Reality Audio8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Compatible 360 Reality Audio streaming service, content and Sound Connect ear-shape analysis required. DSEE 96 kHz/24 bit upscaling is not accepted input resolution and is omitted from max digital input fields.

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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Yes9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026Exact review Features explicitly supports head tracking. Compatible phone/content/app required, without claiming universal iOS tracking.

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

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

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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.

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.

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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

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Auto NC Optimizer explicitly detects wearing fit and environment and continuously optimizes cancellation. This is separate from activity-based switching.

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

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 100-101 and app page 124 document changing ambient capture and Auto Ambient Sound sensitivity.8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Manual page 101 auto-adjusts ambient capture in ambient mode. This does not establish an ANC/transparency blend, so adaptive_audio_mode omitted.

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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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses/mutes music when wearer speaks. Does not imply a medical hearing feature.

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.

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Physical wind reduction structure around mic. No selectable wind-processing mode assumed.

Measured

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

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Lab response has emphasized bass, a dip in low mids and uneven highs against the reviewer preference curve.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact lab commentary. No graph extraction, ratings or MOS converted into dB.12Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Bruel & Kjaer 5128 fixture, SoundCheck and source preference curve.

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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Standardized recordings show problems with street noise and reverberation, while wind was handled better.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact recorded ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant speech samples. No numerical capsule count inferred.12Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Calibrated artificial mouth with simulated noise, wind and reverberation.

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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BSony LinkBuds Fit

Hours (h)
6.77

Source11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Own standardized rundown 6 h 46 min (existing row retained). Exact review unit WFLS910NB.UC, firmware 1.2.0 and Sound Connect 11.0.2. Runtime paragraph does not specify ANC, codec or exact host, so no flags inferred from its iPhone/computer discussion. LC3 extension is explicitly untested and omitted.12Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Standardized continuous music peaks 75 dB SPL. This does not establish an unstated ANC/codec for a particular sample.

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

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

62Maker product 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

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

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Mic noise reduction

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AI7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker call paragraph explicitly AI-trained separation of wearer voice and environmental noise. Published physical voice/total capsule counts not found. Internal microphone is expressly used for calls, so exterior diagram alone is incomplete.

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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Sony Integrated Processor V25Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Exact product launch explicitly names Integrated Processor V2 in this model, not inferred from sibling hardware.

Connections

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

Bluetooth3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact manual printed pages 153-154 explicitly publish Bluetooth 5.3, named codecs and profiles.

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, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026LC3 needs compatible LE Audio Android hardware and app setup. Fit LDAC uses Classic Audio. No Auracast inferred from LC3 or Bluetooth 5.3.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Auracast

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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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two concurrent sources in Classic Audio, one playing stream. App list marks multipoint unavailable during LE Audio. No simultaneous LC3 multipoint claim.

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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 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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83Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 85 explicitly Google audio switch on compatible Android 8+ devices, using Fast Pair. Separate from Sony Auto Switch to LinkBuds Speaker.

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.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android Google audio switch chapter explicitly requires Google Fast Pair. Windows 10/11 chapters explicitly document Microsoft Swift Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Not available

Not available

Wireless range (claimed)

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10m1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly approximate line-of-sight 10 m. Obstacles, interference, antenna, reception and software conditions affect actual range.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

Not available

Not available

Receiver connector

Not available

Not available

Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, 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.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

AJBL Live Buds 3

Not available

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Android/iPhone/Windows/Mac pairing chapters and computer calls chapter. Classic phone/desktop calls need compatible HFP/HSP app settings. LE Audio availability is separately restricted.

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.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Feature	Needs
LE Audio / LC3	Compatible Android smartphone and Sound Connect LE Audio setup. Classic-only multipoint, Quick Access and some voice-assistant functions become unavailable.
Google audio switch	Compatible Android 8 or later devices connected through Google Fast Pair.
Head tracking	Android 13+ head-tracking-compatible phone. 360 Reality Audio head tracking also requires certified phone and compatible 360 content. Amazon Music is excluded. Android multichannel head tracking depends on supported app/content. Xperia 1 V multichannel playback is limited to YouTube as stated by maker.
LDAC high-resolution playback	LDAC-compatible source and Sony Sound Connect setup. Maker specifies 96 kHz sampling at 990 kbps for published A2DP bandwidth. High-resolution streaming also requires Android 10+ compatible player. This is not lossless playback or an acoustic frequency-response claim.
DSEE Extreme	Enable in Sony Sound Connect. Maker describes upsampling compressed CD/MP3 material up to 96 kHz/24-bit with SBC/AAC/LDAC. This does not establish incoming source bit depth, so no max_bit_depth_bits inferred.

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual Classic/LE Audio and Google audio switch conditions. Spatial phone/content requirements independently retained in the source describing tracking.8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact head-tracking requirements: Android 13+, compatible phone/content/app, Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio. DSEE Extreme 96/24 is upsampling and not incoming source capability.

Official licence

Not available

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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.

Not available

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

No14Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1165249.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original reference guide page 1 explicitly non-replaceable button/coin cells and identifies Z35FH. This supports the earbud coin-cell flag only. The charging case battery replacement flag remains unknown, not inferred from recycling instructions.

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.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	3.5
Transparency	LDAC	No	3.5
ANC off	LDAC	No	4.5
ANC on	AAC	No	5.5
Transparency	AAC	No	5.5
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	No	5
Transparency	SBC	No	5
ANC off	SBC	No	7.5
ANC on	LC3	No	4.5
Transparency	LC3	No	4.5
ANC off	LC3	No	7.5
Call	Not available	No	4
ANC on	Not available	Yes	21

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact page 28 codec/mode runtime table. EQ, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat, voice wake, Service Link and Auto Ambient Sound shorten runtime. Call 4h is ANC on/off. Transparency-call 3.5 h does not fit call enum and is omitted.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Body explicitly 21 h including case. Footnote 9 specifies noise cancellation and Bluetooth. Recharge-count marketing is not multiplied into a different total. Codec unstated.

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

5.5h=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

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

Not available

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

Not available

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

Not available

120min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Approximate earbuds-only full charge in case. Case-only charging is separately published.

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).

Not available

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

5min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 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.

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.

1h3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately one hour of earbud music after five-minute charging. Codec/volume unspecified for this quick-charge claim. Excludes case-inclusive runtime.

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

Not available

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

Not available

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-C3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Not available

180min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

No11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact charging paragraph explicitly USB-only and no wireless charging. Fit FAQ footer says Yes, contradicting its body. Primary maker table/manual only publish USB charging. Detailed tested body takes precedence over generic footer.

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

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

No11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact-model review feature assessment explicitly No transmitter in case. Review unit WFLS910NB.UC, firmware 1.2.0 and Sound Connect 11.0.2. This negative capability is not inferred from a port photo.

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

Touch, Head gestures, Voice commands3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Wide Area Tap on earbud or nearby skin, Head nod to accept a call, Head shake to reject a call3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App reassigns left/right function groups, voice functions and Quick Access. No arbitrary individual-gesture remapping inferred.

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

Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Separate Amazon Alexa, Android Google app and iPhone Siri chapters. Cloud/device/app/region restrictions apply. Some voice routes and Quick Access are unavailable under LE Audio. On-device playback Voice Control is represented in control_types, not invented as a cloud 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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts diagrams name built-in IR sensors. App enables automatic pause/resume and power-off when removed.

Sensors

Not available

Infrared wear sensors3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

Not available

Not available

Medical clearances

Not available

Not available

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

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Not available

Not available

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

SS, S, M, L3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual page 9 exact standard box includes SS/S/M/L tips, two of each. M tips are fitted at purchase.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact review use section explicitly says the tips are made from a single piece of silicone.

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

Not available

Fins3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 10 explicitly measures ear-tip air-tightness to find optimal tips, distinct from general wearing-condition check.

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

IPX44Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Fit manual publishes IPX4 splash resistance for earbuds only. Sound conduit, air holes and microphone holes excluded. Charging case explicitly not water resistant.

Dust and water rating, case

Not available

Not available

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

Sony | Sound Connect3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

App platforms

Not available

Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Not available

Precision findingiUWB in the case

Not available

Not available

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.

4.9g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Approximate one-earbud mass, including M ear tip and attached fitting supporter.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly approximate one-earbud weight with M tip and fitting supporter.

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 pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact charging-case mass, separate from earbuds.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual separately publishes charging-case weight, excluding earbud mass.

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.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model describes wireless high-resolution playback through LDAC and names its Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. 990 kbps LDAC high-res content condition, not a lossless claim.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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AK8YY297514Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1165249.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sony Reference Guide 5-058-500-11(1), ©2024 Sony, exact LinkBuds Fit/YY2975. Page 1 headset regulatory block explicitly FCC ID AK8YY2975. Public B&H mirror of original two-page maker PDF.

Other certifications

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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.

Sony LinkBuds Fit earbuds with Air Fitting Supporters, Charging case, USB-A to USB-C cable, Documents, Soft fitting earbud tips (SS, S, M, L)3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete standard box list. Factory Air Fitting Supporters are attached. Separately sold covers/supporter colours and Olivia edition promotions excluded.

Cables included

AJBL Live Buds 3

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

Source7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1BRead 10 October 2026

BSony LinkBuds Fit

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

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Product page

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www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fit2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker product page. Fit is sealed-tip design.

Spec sheet

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www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Full exact maker support technical table. Bluetooth transmission bandwidth is not acoustic frequency response. Unlabelled case dimensions are not assigned to width/height/depth. Published driver diameter is 8.4 mm, with dynamic technology separately documented. Physical quantity per earbud remains unproved. The driver row preserves the proved size/type without asserting a quantity, so total driver count remains unknown.

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

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdf3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact English guide 154 pages. Box page 9, runtime page 28, specifications pages 153-154, app pages 124-125 inspected.

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.

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