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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.

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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.

A3959, A3959Z11, A3959Z21, A3959Z31, A3959Z51, A3959Z61, A3959311, A3959321, A3959331, A3959351, A3959361, A3959N11, A3959N21, A3959N31, A3959N51, A3959N611Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Product model row: A3959N11 Black, A3959N21 White, A3959N31 Blue, A3959N51 Pink, A3959N61 Green.3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959QSG.pdfRead 6 October 2026Cover: Model A3959 / A3959L / A3959R.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US SKUs from the store's product data (products/soundcore-p30i.js): A3959Z11 Black, A3959Z21 White, A3959Z31 Sky Blue, A3959Z61 Green, A3959Z51 Pink.6Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3959-soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026UK SKUs from the store's product data: A3959311 Black, A3959321 White, A3959331 Sky Blue, A3959361 Green, A3959351 Pink. They carry the same barcodes as the US Zxx SKUs, so the GTINs are stored on the US rows only.7Regulatory filingcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0917/4807/3750/files/A3959_soundcore_P30i_R50i_EU_Declaration.pdfRead 6 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity: product names soundcore P30i and soundcore R50i NC, model no. A3959. The R50i NC alias comes from this document.

GTIN / EAN

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194644186333, 194644193515, 194644193508, 194644193492, 194644193485, 4571411218361, 4571411218378, 4571411218385, 4571411218392, 45714112184081Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026JAN barcodes from the store's product data (products/a3959.js): N11 4571411218361, N21 4571411218378, N31 4571411218385, N51 4571411218392, N61 4571411218408.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US barcodes: Z11 194644186333, Z21 194644193515, Z31 194644193508, Z61 194644193485, Z51 194644193492.

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.

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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.

Available5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US store sells all five colours at 49.99 USD.

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.

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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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US, GB, SE, JP1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 20265Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US store.6Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3959-soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026UK store sells the A3959311 to A3959361 SKUs at 49.99 GBP.8Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Anker Nordics store lists the A3959311, A3959321, A3959331, A3959351 and A3959361 SKUs with prices in SEK.

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, Sky Blue, Pink, Green, Blue1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Japanese colour names ブラック, ホワイト, ブルー, ピンク, グリーン, translated as Black, White, Blue, Pink, Green.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 20266Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3959-soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

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-ear4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: choose an ear tip size that gives a firm fit and seal (密閉感) in the ear. Silicone-tip style in-ear buds.

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.

Stem5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Product photos show stem buds.

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 bud4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: either the left or the right earbud can be used alone.

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

Bsoundcore P30i

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	10	1

Source1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: 10 mm dynamic driver.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: driver unit 10 mm.9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Complete front-cavity teardown shows the single 10 mm dynamic audio transducer, with separate microphone. No microphone counted as audio driver.

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 pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026

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

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

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Diaphragm material

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

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: 20-20 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.

16Ω2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: 16 ohms.

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

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Sensitivity reference

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

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

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

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.

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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.

818Reviewhifireport.com/soundcore-p30i-by-anker-noise-cancelling-earbuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026App and Customization section explicitly states eight-band custom EQ for P30i. Hardware/app feature statement, not a measurement. App/firmware version unstated. Does not establish onboard EQ storage. 22 presets is a separate count.

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.

soundcore Signature, Bass Booster, Bass Reducer, Treble Booster, Acoustic, Flat13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Improve-the-Bass-Quality-of-Your-soundcore-P30i-R50i-NC-EarbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Bass Quality article: Bass Booster and Bass Reducer. Other four named presets explicitly visible in Scarbir P30i app screenshot: soundcore Signature, Treble Booster, Acoustic, Flat. Total 22 options is not a complete named list. No unpictured names guessed.14Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p30i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact P30i Sound Effects screenshot read at full size: Bass Reducer, Treble Booster, soundcore Signature, Acoustic, Flat. Custom is a control and More is navigation, not named presets. Maker Bass Booster also verified.

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

3D sound5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: 3D sound ticked for P30i. No platform condition stated.

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 pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Feature text: active noise cancelling.

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

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Hybrid9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026External MEMS used for voice calls and noise cancellation. Internal microphone explicitly feedback ANC. Classification from published outer noise-pickup and inner feedback roles, rather than adaptive control wording. Exact White A3959 inspection.

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.

49Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Two microphones per bud: external call/noise cancellation plus internal feedback ANC. Both stated ANC roles counted across stereo pair, shared call/ANC capsule counted once. Physical total also four. Tested White A3959.

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

Yes4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: the automatic mode sets noise cancelling to suit the environment and the ear shape. A manual mode with levels also exists.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Feature text: with adaptive technology the P30i detects external sound and automatically selects a level of noise cancelling.

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.

510Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026Manual ANC mode and level 5 setting in FAQ. Scarbir exact app test explicitly describes manual levels 1 to 5. Five strengths exclude Off, Transparency and Adaptive modes.14Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p30i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly names Manual ANC levels 1 to 5. Firmware version not stated.

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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42dB5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Feature text: reduce noise by up to 42 dB. No frequency or test condition given.

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

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Controls table: hold 2 seconds to switch between noise cancelling, transparency (外音取り込み) and normal.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 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.

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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.

Yes4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: the Wind Noise Reduction (風切り音の低減) setting in the Soundcore app detects wind noise and reduces it automatically. Selectable processing.

Measured

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Speech was audible with nearby chatter or a radio. Wind made the voice thinner.16Measurementscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p30i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Own subjective call tests: speech with chatter/radio indoors and wind outdoors. The exact review describes voice thinning in wind. Author method page says calls tested quiet indoors, simulated/background voices indoors and walking against wind outdoors. Exact host, codec, volume and firmware unstated, no numeric noise-handling inference. Source: https://www.scarbir.com/about. Battery observations are extrapolated and not stored as measured runtime.

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.

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

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

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

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

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4.6g(0.2 oz)11Measurement52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own scale measurement: one earbud approximately 4.6 g. 52Audio teardown/unboxing measurement of White P30i A3959. Tip inclusion/size and scale model not stated. Approximate single-bud result. Combined 54.8 g is not empty-case mass. Maker 4.3 g preserved.

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.

45Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table, Calls row: 4 Mics with AI.

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

49Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown summary: two MEMS microphones in each earbud. Two per bud across pair. External R41F1CQT and internal R41F1PQT are physical capsules. Maker 4 Mics call row corroborates total. No sensor counted as microphone.

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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AI5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table, Calls row: 4 Mics with AI.

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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JieLi JL7016G69Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earbud mainboard: JL7016G6 Bluetooth audio SoC. Inspected White P30i A3959. Case IP5521 power-management chip is not audio chipset.

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 pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Communication: Bluetooth 5.4. No wired or dongle audio connection listed.

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.

5.41Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 20262Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 20265Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

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, AAC1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Supported codecs: SBC / AAC.

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

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Feature text: multipoint connection to two devices at the same time.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

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

22Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Multipoint section: connect to two devices at the same time through the Soundcore app settings.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift 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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10m2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: Bluetooth operating range 10 m.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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

Android, 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.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ separate Windows/Mac, Android and iPhone connection sections. Documented basic Bluetooth audio routes. App platforms remain iOS/Android only.

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

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Bsoundcore P30i

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026Windows: P30i hands-free microphone/speaker. Mac: input/output P30i. Android/iPhone Bluetooth pairing/audio instructions. Windows conferencing apps Zoom/Teams use hands-free input/output, music uses stereo. Mac explicitly selects P30i input/output. Phone platform-specific microphone flags not asserted from generic call compatibility.

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.

Bsoundcore P30i

Feature	Needs
Multipoint	Enable Dual Connections in the soundcore app
Earbud volume controls	Assign volume adjustment in the soundcore app Controls menu
Voice assistant controls	Assign the action in the soundcore app and use a compatible source-device assistant. Single tap cannot invoke the assistant
Manual ANC levels	Select Manual noise cancellation in the soundcore app

Source10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026FAQ multipoint, manual ANC, volume and voice-assistant control setup sections. Requirements apply to existing maker features. No unknown firmware minimum invented.

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.

60mAh9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earbud cell 1154H label: rated 60 mAh, 0.231 Wh, nominal 3.85 V. Exact White P30i A3959 teardown, 2024-11-15. Cell rating, not measured discharge capacity. No inferred voltage conversion.

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.

Bsoundcore P30i

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	45
ANC on	No	7
ANC on	Yes	30
Transparency	No	6.5
Transparency	Yes	28.5
Call	No	4.5

Source1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: normal mode up to 10 h earbuds only and 45 h with case. ANC mode up to 7 h and 30 h.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: about 10 h / 45 h with ANC off and about 7 h / 30 h with ANC on.4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ on playback per charge: normal 10 h (45 h with case), ANC 7 h (30 h), transparency 6.5 h (28.5 h), calls 4.5 h with ANC off and 4.2 h with ANC on. Default settings, 50 % volume. The call row stores the ANC-off figure.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Feature text and comparison table: 10 h single charge, 45 h with case.

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

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=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

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

45h=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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30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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4.5h=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.

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60min1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: about 1 hour for the earbuds.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: up to 1 hour for the earbuds.

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).

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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

10min2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Charging section: a 10-minute charge gives 2 hours of playback. ANC state is not stated.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Comparison table: 10M = 2H.

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.

2h2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Charging section: a 10-minute charge gives 2 hours of playback. ANC state is not stated.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

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

700mAh2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Maker specifications 700 mAh/2.66 Wh row lacks a component label. 52Audio exact P30i White A3959 charging-case disassembly independently identifies the 13450HV cell as 700 mAh/2.66 Wh/3.8 V. No assumed cell voltage or size-only inference remains.9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Charging-case teardown battery 13450HV label: rated 700 mAh, 2.66 Wh, nominal 3.8 V. This physically identifies component and rating. Maker ambiguous 700 mAh row is preserved with exact component corroboration.

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 pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 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.

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150min1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: about 2.5 hours for the charging case.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: up to 2.5 hours for the charging case.

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

No5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: Wireless Charging crossed for P30i, ticked for P40i.

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

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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

Touch2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pairing section: hold the touch area of both earbuds for 3 seconds.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: Touch Control.

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.

Touch12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P30i-R50i-NC-Earbuds-FAQRead 7 October 2026FAQ 6: Controls customize volume adjustment via earbuds. Exact P30i/R50i NC touch interface. Requires soundcore app to assign. Scarbir demonstrates single-tap assignment.

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.

Double tap, Press and hold for 2 seconds2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Controls table: double tap (play/pause, next track, answer call) and press and hold for 2 seconds (mode switch, reject or end call).

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.

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Controls section: controls can be customised in the Soundcore app.

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

Siri10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026FAQ: assign Voice Assistant in Controls, plus Siri-volume troubleshooting. Native source-device Siri, not an onboard assistant or independent wake-word engine. Assistant action cannot be assigned to single tap. Other assistants unnamed and omitted.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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

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Sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature 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

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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

S, M, L2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Wearing section: S, M and L tips shown. M tips are fitted.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown conclusion: three pairs of soft silicone ear tips. Factory supplied tips, not optional foam replacements. Existing sizes S/M/L preserved.

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.

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Wearing section: fit test in the Soundcore 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 pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: IP54, earbuds only.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: Waterproof IP54.

Dust and water rating, case

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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

soundcore2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026App section: Soundcore app for EQ, find earbuds, noise cancelling, multipoint and firmware updates.

App platforms

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iOS, Android2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026App section shows the Google Play and App Store badges.

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.

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Firmware update section: the app notifies and installs new firmware.

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.

4.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: about 4.3 g per earbud. The 52.8 g figure includes the earbuds and is not the empty case weight.

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.

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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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2AOKB-A3959L, 2AOKB-A3959R3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959QSG.pdfRead 6 October 2026Back page: left earbud A3959L FCC ID 2AOKB-A3959L, right earbud A3959R FCC ID 2AOKB-A3959R. No case FCC ID printed.

Other certifications

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EU RED 2014/53/EU, EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/86315Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0917/4807/3750/files/A3959_soundcore_P30i_R50i_EU_Declaration.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker EU/UK Declaration V3.0, 2025-07-15: exact P30i/R50i NC A3959, Directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU with 2015/863 amendment. Manufacturer conformity declaration, not independent certification. EN 303 417 listing does not override direct maker no-wireless-charge comparison.

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.

Earbuds, Charging case, Three sizes of ear tips, USB-C and USB-A cable, Quick start guide, Safety manual1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese: Soundcore P30i, charging case, ear tips (3 sizes), USB-C and USB-A cable, quick start guide and safety manual.

Cables included

AJBL Live Buds 3

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

Source7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1BRead 10 October 2026

Bsoundcore P30i

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Package contents: one USB-C and USB-A cable.

Links

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Product page

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www.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30i5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdf1Owner's manualmm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw940116cd/pdfs/JBL_Live%20Buds%203_QSG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdf2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Japanese user manual. The pairing step names soundcore P30i.

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.

1.5years3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959QSG.pdfRead 6 October 2026Japan: 18-month warranty, extended to 24 months for Anker Japan members. Market-specific.

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