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JBL Tune Buds vs soundcore P40i
Product A: JBL
59 of 166 known
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Product B: soundcore
84 of 166 known
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66 of 157 fields differ
- 28 different values
- 38 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 71 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- With caseA: 48hB: 60hsoundcore is 12 h higher.
- Quick chargeA: 4hB: 5hsoundcore is 1 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 40hB: 50hsoundcore is 10 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.4g
B5g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
JBLTBUDSBLKAM4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-buds-review-113398Read 10 October 2026Review header lists model number JBLTBUDSBLKAM.
A3955, A3955Z11, A3955Z21, A3955Z31, A3955ZQ1, A3955N11, A3955N21, A3955N31, A3955NQ11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026US SKUs A3955Z11, A3955Z21, A3955Z31, A3955ZQ1 from the store's product data (products/p40i-a3955011.js)2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Japan model list: N21 Off White, N11 Black, N31 Navy, NQ1 Purple.
GTIN / EAN
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194644186340, 194644190989, 194644190965, 1946441909581Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Variant barcodes in the store's product data: Black 194644186340, Oat White 194644190989, Navy Blue 194644190965, Purple 1946441909585Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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soundcore P42i23Press releaseprtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000662.000016775.htmlRead 23 October 2026Anker Japan's press release calls the Soundcore P42i the next-generation model of the Soundcore P40i.24Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 23 October 2026AV Watch calls the Soundcore P42i the next-generation model of the Soundcore P40i.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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US, JP1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Exact-model US and Japanese maker store pages. Regional color/SKU rows verified separately.2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Anker Japan exact A3955/P40i product available in Japanese official store. Regional SKUs documented separately.
Colours
Black, Blue, White, Purple4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-buds-review-113398Read 10 October 2026Blue, White, Black and Purple colorways.
Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple, Off White, Navy1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20262Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Japanese product model list: Off White, Black, Navy and Purple. US labels Oat White and Navy Blue retained separately.
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
Either bud1Maker spec sheet (PDF)id.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw44c744a4/pdfs/JBL_Tune_BUDS_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026BT 5.3 streams synchronized audio independently to each earbud so you can use either or both.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-buds-review-113398Read 10 October 2026Mono listening is supported, so one earbud can stay in the case.
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AJBL Tune Buds
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 10 | 1 |
Bsoundcore P40i
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 11 | 1 |
Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Published as 11 mm composite drivers with BassUp2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Specifications: 11 mm dynamic driver.3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026
Driver type
Driver size
10mm
11mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
Impedance
Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
Yes2Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tune-budsRead 10 October 20264Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-buds-review-113398Read 10 October 2026The app offers EQ presets and a custom equalizer.
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Default, Acoustic, Bass Booster, Bass Reducer, Classical4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App settings guide page 5 screenshot: five named preset buttons shown, translated from Japanese. The maker says 22 presets exist, but remaining names were not established.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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Transparency mode
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)id.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw44c744a4/pdfs/JBL_Tune_BUDS_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 20262Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tune-budsRead 10 October 2026Ambient Aware lets you tune into your surroundings and TalkThru lets you chat without removing the earbuds.
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
SoundGuys finds sub-bass below 100 Hz boosted by up to 7 dB over its target. The upper bass and low mids are under-emphasized by a couple of decibels, with a boost in the upper mids around 5 kHz. ANC on or off does not change the response.3Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-buds-review-113398Read 10 October 2026Written objective assessment. Measured against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve with firmware 4.9.0.
Boosted bass sound signature. The response stays close to its bass-heavy tuning, with treble variations that can veil detail or brighten sibilants. SoundGuys tested a purchased A3955 on firmware 1.67. With its Default profile, its B&K 5128 measurement shows a bass peak roughly 12 dB above the SoundGuys preference target around 60 Hz and a broad treble peak about 5 dB above target around 3-5 kHz. These are local peaks, not regional bass/treble averages. The two labs use different targets.7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Audio Reproduction Accuracy21Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Added SoundGuys paragraph only. Actual lab FR against its stated preference curve, Default profile, purchased exact A3955, firmware 1.67. General documented rig B&K 5128, B&K 1704C-102 and SoundCheck. Exact host/codec/test level unstated. Bass 12 dB is a local peak, not the existing RTINGS regional amount 9 dB. Existing RTINGS text/figures retained.22Reviewsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Reviewer official method: B&K 5128 fixture, powered by B&K 1704C-102, SoundCheck-controlled measurement. Target is SoundGuys preference curve.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
SoundGuys lab demonstrations: decent microphone quality, and the listener should hear your words fine.3Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-buds-review-113398Read 10 October 2026Lab microphone demonstrations. The reviewer calls the quality decent.
Voice sounds distorted and thin on calls. In loud conditions the mics separate noise decently but can cut out parts of speech. SoundGuys standardized artificial-mouth recordings cover ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions on firmware 1.67. Its original review reports overly aggressive suppression can cut small speech segments. Host/codec are unstated. No numeric rejection value inferred from listener votes.7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Microphone21Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Added SoundGuys controlled-recording paragraph only. Its general method uses prerecorded speech from calibrated artificial mouth, with/without simulated noise and reverberation. Product review publishes those samples and describes suppression dropouts. Firmware 1.67. Host/codec unstated. Existing RTINGS description retained.22Reviewsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Reviewer official method: calibrated artificial mouth plays prerecorded phrases in chamber, optionally with simulated background/reverberation. Conditions are measurement procedures, not a subjective untested listening note.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AJBL Tune Buds
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 11.15 |
Bsoundcore P40i
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 9.3 |
Longest tested use per charge
11.15h
9.3h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
41Maker spec sheet (PDF)id.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw44c744a4/pdfs/JBL_Tune_BUDS_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 20264-Mic technology for calls, stereo. SoundGuys states each earbud has two microphones.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-buds-review-113398Read 10 October 2026Each earbud has two microphones for phone calls.
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair7Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1b3a2292/pdfs/JBL_Tune%20Buds%20Ghost_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026The guide shows the Android account pop-up (Android 6.0+) and Microsoft Swift Pair (Windows 10 v1803+).
Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
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Connection per platform
AJBL Tune Buds
Not availableBsoundcore P40i
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Android | Bluetooth | Not available |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
Features that need a specific device
AJBL Tune Buds
Not availableBsoundcore P40i
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Google Fast Pair | Compatible Android device. |
| HearID Sound and custom sound settings | soundcore app on iOS or Android. Firmware must be updated as instructed by the maker. |
| Game mode and Movie mode | soundcore app. |
| Custom touch controls | soundcore app. Single tap cannot be assigned Voice Assistant. |
| Find Earbuds audible locator | Earbuds within the Bluetooth connection range. This is a local sound locator, not a tracking network. |
| Microphone in Windows conferencing apps | Select soundcore P40i Hands-Free as the app microphone and speaker. |
Source13Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact maker app guide pages 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 establishes iOS/Android app, HearID, immersive modes, custom controls and audible finder within Bluetooth range. Exact Japan maker page binds Fast Pair to Android. Nordic FAQ supplies Windows Hands-Free and assistant assignment restriction. No unstated minimum OS/version/codec inferred.14Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact Windows FAQ explicitly assigns Hands-Free for conferencing input/output. Exact assistant FAQ says single tap cannot invoke assistant. These are requirements, not Microsoft Teams certification.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/pages/soundcore-p40iRead 7 October 2026Exact Google Fast Pair paragraph specifically identifies Android devices. Page footnote tells users to ensure firmware is updated when using the soundcore app, while basic earbuds playback also works without the app. No unstated platform minimum or firmware version is inferred.
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AJBL Tune Buds
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 12 |
| ANC off | Yes | 48 |
| ANC on | No | 10 |
| ANC on | Yes | 40 |
| Call | No | 6 |
| Call | No | 6.6 |
Bsoundcore P40i
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 12 |
| ANC off | Yes | 60 |
| ANC on | No | 10 |
| ANC on | Yes | 50 |
| Transparency | No | 10 |
| Transparency | Yes | 50 |
| Call | No | 7 |
Source3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications p 10: 12/60 h ANC off, 10/50 h ANC on, earbuds-only versus case-inclusive. Transparency 10/50 h and call 7 h from Nordic English FAQ.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: Transparency 10 h buds and 50 h with the case. Calls 7 h with ANC off and 6.5 h with ANC on
Longest claimed use per charge
12h
12h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
10h
10h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
12h
12h
Total with case (claimed)
48h
60h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
40h
50h
Talk time (claimed)
6.6h
7h
Full charge time, buds
Not available
60min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: up to one hour for earbuds. Nordic FAQ says around 50 minutes, manual preferred.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ says around 50 mins, lab data at 25 +/- 3 degrees C
Charging guidance
The spec sheet lists a charging time of 2 hours from empty and does not say whether this is the earbuds, the case or both.1Maker spec sheet (PDF)id.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw44c744a4/pdfs/JBL_Tune_BUDS_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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180min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: up to three hours for case by cable.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: around 3 hours via a wall charger, 4 hours via a wireless charger
Wireless charging
Yes2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 20265Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20266Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 30 September 2026Lists a WPT operating frequency of 110 KHz-205 KHz
Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
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Gestures
Left single tap: ambient sound control, Left double tap: TalkThru on or off, answer or end call, Left tap and hold: voice assistant, reject call, mute microphone, Right single tap: play or pause, Right double tap: next track, answer or end call, Right triple tap: previous track, Right tap and hold: voice assistant, reject call, mute microphone4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tune-buds-review-113398Read 10 October 2026Default controls table. Every combination can be customized in the JBL Headphones app.
Single tap, Double tap, Press and hold for 2 seconds3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Controls table: x 1 tap, x 2 double tap, 2 second press and hold
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
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User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU conformity, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment 2015/863 conformity, ISED IC 23451-A3955, Japanese radio technical conformity mark18Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000027115/en_US/000027115.pdfRead 7 October 2026Producer EU/UK titled declaration V3.0 explicitly binds soundcore P40i Model A3955 to RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU plus 2015/863. Signed July 15, 2025. Exact safety guide supplies IC 23451-A3955. Japanese exact maker product page explicitly says technical conformity mark approved product, 2.40-2.48 GHz. No UK statutory names inferred from the combined document title and no standard-number typo silently corrected.19Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 7 October 2026Matching safety guide explicitly prints IC 23451-A3955. Existing FCC ID 2AOKB-A3955 remains. Japan radio marking number is visible in text but no certifier name guessed.20Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 7 October 2026Exact product specification package says radio technical conformity mark approved, operating band 2.40-2.48 GHz. No unrelated medical/communications approval inferred.
In the box
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In the box
JBL Tune Buds earbuds, Charging case, USB Type-C charging cable, Ear tips in 3 sizes, Warranty and warning sheet, Quick Start Guide and safety sheet1Maker spec sheet (PDF)id.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw44c744a4/pdfs/JBL_Tune_BUDS_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Earbuds, Charging case, Five sizes of ear tips, USB-A to USB-C cable, Safety manual, Quick start guide2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese product page.
Cables included
AJBL Tune Buds
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Bsoundcore P40i
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
id.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw44c744a4/pdfs/JBL_Tune_BUDS_%20Specsheet_EN.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)id.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw44c744a4/pdfs/JBL_Tune_BUDS_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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