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General

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Series

Vibe1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026JBL VIBE Series.

Vibe1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sold as the JBL Vibe series. The page and the spec sheet name the model JBL Vibe Buds.

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

VIBE BEAM, WAVE BEAM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwc97d8404/pdfs/JBL_WAVE_VIBE_BEAM-EU_UK_DOC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 Model No.: WAVE BEAM, VIBE BEAM. Shared maker declaration covers the regional marketed names. No fabricated SKU or GTIN.

JBLVBUDSBLKAM, JBLVBUDSWHTAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Item numbers JBLVBUDSBLKAM on this page for the black pair. JBLVBUDSWHTAM for the white pair is on the JBL global page and on retailer pages. Beige and mint part numbers were not confirmed.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BQPZ7DMVRead 23 October 2026Black pair: model number and manufacturer part number JBLVBUDSBLKAM.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BQPNJT25Read 23 October 2026White pair: model number and manufacturer part number JBLVBUDSWHTAM.

GTIN / EAN

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050036391412, 0500363914299Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BQPZ7DMVRead 23 October 2026UPC 050036391412 for the black pair.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BQPNJT25Read 23 October 2026UPC 050036391429 for the white pair.

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

4 January 20231Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026January 04, 2023. US Vibe launch announcement. Earlier regulatory declaration is not a launch announcement.

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Status

Available3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026In stock. Current US maker page on access date.

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026On sale on the JBL US store with an Add to cart button on 2026-10-23.

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.

JBL Vibe Beam 215Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/us/en/headphones/VIBE-BEAM-2.htmlRead 23 October 2026The JBL support page for the Vibe Beam 2 lists the JBL Vibe Beam as its predecessor product.

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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.

$49.951Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026VIBE Beam price cell: $49.95. Exact Vibe Beam US launch price, excluding US sales tax. Current $54.95 and review $49.99 are not used.

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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.

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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.

US1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026Vibe series availability on JBL.com in Feb. 2023. CES US announcement and USD launch MSRP. Does not claim exhaustive global availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Blue3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026Colour selectors: Black, White, Blue. Current maker names. Reference photo is Black. Other regional colours are not inferred.

Black, White, Beige, Mint1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026The US page offers Black and White. RTINGS and the India launch coverage also list Beige and Mint, so those two are regional.5Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Review lists four variants: Black, Beige, Mint and White. Also sold as the JBL Wave Buds depending on region.

Segment

Music1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/releases-20230104Read 7 October 2026Optimized for music listening and making calls.

Music1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Marketed for music with JBL Deep Bass Sound.

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-ear6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-beam-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public review introduction: in-ears. Maker QSG pages 3 and 4 show supplied sealing tips seated in the canal.

In-ear1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026The bud design gently seals your ears. Silicone ear tips in 3 sizes ship in the box.

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

Stem4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Comfortable fit: stick-closed design. Extending stem is also shown in maker control diagram.

Stemless5Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The comparison text describes the Vibe Buds as a pure earbud design with no stem.

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

Either bud5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 7 Dual Connect: L/R Mono Mode. Either left or right bud, not simultaneous different audio sources.

Either bud3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026The Dual Connect page shows Stereo Mode with both earbuds and Mono Mode with one earbud, either L or R.

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 Vibe Beam

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	8

Source13Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact original Vibe Beam datasheet states Driver size: 8 mm Dynamic Driver. Diameter and technology are published. Quantity per earbud and acoustic role are not explicitly stated, so count and role are omitted. The derived diameter may use this row, but the total driver count must remain unknown.

BJBL Vibe Buds

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8	1

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 20268 mm drivers with JBL Deep Bass Sound. The page lists one driver size and no driver count. One dynamic driver per bud comes from the spec sheet (8 mm dynamic driver).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 20268 mm / 0.315 inch dynamic driver.

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

Dynamic4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 states an 8 mm Dynamic Driver. The new drivers row preserves its published diameter and type with unknown quantity and role. No physical count is inferred.

Dynamic1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 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 HzMax20 kHz4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Acoustic response, separate from 2.4 GHz Bluetooth radio frequencies. Test level and codec are not stated.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Dynamic frequency response range 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The spec sheet states no tolerance.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Impedance

16Ω4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Impedance: 16 ohm.

16Ω1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

100dB3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW: 100 dB. Reference comes from exact maker audio table, complementing PDF 100 dB SPL at 1 kHz.

100dB1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026100 dB at 1 kHz and 1 mW on the page's driver sensitivity row.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026100 dB SPL at 1 kHz.

Sensitivity reference

Per 1 mW3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW. Electrical reference 1 mW, acoustic frequency 1 kHz.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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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.

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103Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 12 of the quick start guide shows the app Equalizer screen with 10 frequency labels from 32 to 16k and a plus button for a custom preset. Harman India says users can make their own Equalizer curve and Major HiFi calls it a fully adjustable equalizer. SoundGuys lists presets only. The band count is read from the guide's screen only.6Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-brings-Immersive-Live-Sound-Experience-at-VH1-Supersonic-2023.aspxRead 23 October 2026The release says the JBL Headphones app lets customers make their own Equalizer curve. The band count of ten comes from the quick start guide screenshot.7Reviewmajorhifi.com/jbl-vibe-buds-reviewRead 23 October 2026The review describes a fully adjustable equalizer in the app and states no band count.

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

Jazz, Vocal, Bass, Extreme Bass5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 12 Equalizer screenshot explicitly shows JAZZ, VOCAL, BASS and EXTREME BASS, plus an add-preset icon. SoundGuys independently confirms those four on app 5.24.12. Club and Studio are not proved for this exact product and are omitted.

Jazz, Vocal, Bass, Extreme Bass3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026The app Equalizer screen in the guide shows Jazz, Vocal, Bass and Extreme Bass.

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.

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

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-beam-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public verdict: No ANC. Original Vibe Beam. Beam 2 ANC is excluded.

No5Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public header shows Noise Cancelling: No.

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.

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

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

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2: Ambient Aware and TalkThru. Ambient Aware passes surroundings while music continues. TalkThru facilitates conversation. Not automatic speech detection.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Smart Ambient with two modes: Ambient Aware keeps music playing while you hear your surroundings. TalkThru lets you hear yourself and others without removing the earbuds.3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026The app Ambient Sound Control screen offers Ambient Aware and TalkThru.

Adjustable transparency

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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.

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Measured

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

Low mids are below the target and treble is emphasized.10Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Objective Measurements: under-emphasized low mids, strong treble. Original Black unit firmware v2.0.0, app 5.24.12, stock EQ. Lab rig and numeric target-deviation method not specified in the text. No numeric deviation from chart or alternate preset is inferred.

RTINGS classifies the measured sound as warm, with emphasized bass and balanced treble.5Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public sound-signature tile reads Warm. Detailed response graphs are locked.

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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3dB5Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public RTINGS header tile, Methodology v2.3 (test bench update 2026-06-23). Emphasized (3 dB), tested on the black pair. Rounded value relative to RTINGS own target. Locked detailed results were not accessed. Method https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profile. Firmware, tip and codec are not public.

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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0dB5Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public RTINGS header tile, Methodology v2.3. Balanced (0 dB). Rounded value relative to RTINGS own target. Locked detailed results were not accessed.

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

Voices are clear in a quiet room. Background noise remains audible in office and subway tests.11Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/jbl-vibe-beamRead 7 October 2026Call Quality section and simulated recordings: quiet room, office and subway. Reviewer says voices audible in quiet room, background noticeable in subway and office. No numeric speech-to-noise or bandwidth inference. Host, codec and firmware unstated.

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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 Vibe Beam

ANC	Hours (h)
No	9.02
No	9.17

Source10Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Battery test result: 9 hours and 1 minute. SoundGuys standardized sample-track test, original Black JBLVBEAMBLKAM, firmware v2.0.0, app 5.24.12. No ANC in hardware. Host, codec, level and ambient-mode state not specified by exact review. Earbuds-only from one charge. Does not include case recharges.11Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/jbl-vibe-beamRead 7 October 2026Battery Life section: 9 hours and 10 minutes of playback. Exact original Vibe Beam. No ANC hardware. Reviewer playback-drain test. Host, codec, volume, ambient-mode state, firmware and app version unstated. Earbuds only. Different method and conditions from SoundGuys 9 h 1 min are kept as a separate row. No claimed case recharge multiplier becomes measured total.

BJBL Vibe Buds

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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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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.

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24Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-budsRead 23 October 2026Lists 2 microphones, dual microphone type. The maker states no microphone count.

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.

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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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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.

Yes5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8 Controls: microphone on/off icon, hold 2 s. Rendered call-control row shows crossed microphone toggle on both earbuds. Different from long-press assistant when not in a call.

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026The Controls page shows a microphone and muted microphone icon with a hold of 2 seconds on both earbuds.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 VoiceAware: balance own voice heard during calls. Electronic own-voice adjustment during hands-free calls.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026VoiceAware lets you balance how much of your own voice you hear during calls.3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026The guide has a VoiceAware page. The JBL product page describes it as hearing your own voice in calls.

Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6: Bluetooth, JBL VIBE BEAM Connected. USB cable is charging only. RTINGS public wired gaming verdict confirms no wired audio.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth is the only connection. Features table lists Bluetooth: Yes. The earbuds are true wireless.

Bluetooth

5.24Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Bluetooth version: 5.2.

5.21Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 20266Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-brings-Immersive-Live-Sound-Experience-at-VH1-Supersonic-2023.aspxRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth Version 5.2.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Connectivity paragraph: SBC and AAC. Tested original Black JBLVBEAMBLKAM firmware v2.0.0, app 5.24.12. Maker does not name codecs.

SBC, AAC4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-budsRead 23 October 2026Lists AAC and SBC.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6, HFP V1.74Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 profile table: A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6, HFP V1.7.

A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.71Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6, HFP V1.7.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

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No5Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-buds-true-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The intro states the buds do not support multi-device pairing.

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

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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 Pair5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6: Tap to pair, tied to Your Google Account. Android 6.0+ illustrated Google account pairing. Swift Pair is not inherited from Beam 2.

Google Fast Pair3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026The Android connection page shows a pairing prompt that says the device will be tied to your Google account. This is Google Fast Pair. The guide says Android 6.0+.6Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-brings-Immersive-Live-Sound-Experience-at-VH1-Supersonic-2023.aspxRead 23 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth Version 5.2 with Google Fast Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/jbl/vibe-beam-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Wireless Gaming verdict: Video mode reduces latency. App Smart Audio and Video mode. No claimed millisecond value or gaming-grade promise.

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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, iOS7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026FAQ: work with iPhone and Android, Yes. Basic Bluetooth audio. Companion app restrictions are separate.

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Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AJBL Vibe Beam

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026FAQ: iPhone and Android, Yes. Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2. No platform-specific microphone assertion from generic HFP support.

BJBL Vibe Buds

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AJBL Vibe Beam

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0+
Advanced touch controls	JBL Headphones app
Voice assistant	Compatible source device with Bixby, Siri or another voice assistant

Source5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 6 and 8: Android 6.0+, advanced controls app, BIXBY/Siri/OTHERS. Source-device assistants are not onboard independent assistants.

BJBL Vibe Buds

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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.

48mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Earbud battery: 48 mAh / 3.85 V. Per earbud lithium-ion polymer cell. Typical versus rated is not stated. No Wh conversion stored.

47mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Lithium-ion polymer, 47 mAh at 3.8 V per earbud.

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 Vibe Beam

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	32
Call	No	4.5

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2: music up to 8 hrs, total 32 (8h + 24h), talk up to 4.5 hrs. Original hardware has no ANC. Case row explicitly total, not calculated recharge count. Codec, volume, ambient and call host are unstated. 24 hours case contribution is not stored as total.

BJBL Vibe Buds

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	32
Call	No	4.5

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 20268 hours in the earbuds and 24 hours in the case, up to 32 hours in total. The 8 hour figure is music playtime with Bluetooth on. The maker states no volume, codec or ANC setting. The buds have no ANC, so the claim is stored as ANC off. Talk time 4.5 hours is on the spec sheet.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Music playtime with Bluetooth on: 8 hours. Talk time: 4.5 hours. Page 2 of the English spec sheet.

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.

8h=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.

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

8h=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.

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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Talk time (claimed)

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

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

Less than 2 hours from empty. The maker does not separate earbud and case charging time.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original Vibe Beam technical table on page 2 states charging time below two hours from empty. It does not identify whether that estimate covers earbuds, case, or both. The published guidance is retained without assigning it to earbuds-only or case-only full-charge fields. The maker webpage rounds the generic estimate to two hours.

Charging time is under 2 hours from empty. The maker does not say whether this is the earbuds, the case or both.1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Charging time (hours from empty): 2 on the page. The spec sheet says less than 2 hours from empty.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging time: less than 2 hours from empty. Power supply 5 V 1 A.

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

10min4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 speed charge: two hours in 10 minutes.

10min1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Speed charge gives an extra two hours in just 10 minutes. The page does not say whether the two hours are earbud playback. They are stored as earbud playback.

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.

2h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 speed charge: extra two hours in 10 minutes. Earbud playback extension. Codec, volume and initial battery level not stated. Not a claim of full charge in 10 min.

2h1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 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.

530mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 case battery: 530 mAh / 3.7 V. Case cell rating. Typical versus rated is not stated. Not USB output capacity.

550mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Lithium-ion polymer, 550 mAh at 3.8 V.

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-C5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 13 Charging: USB-C receptacle and cable diagram. Supplied USB-C cable also listed in maker box contents.

USB-C1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026A USB Type-C charging cable is in the box. The case port is stored as USB-C.4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-budsRead 23 October 2026Charging method USB-C.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Case section: no wireless charging. Exact original case. No Qi claim from a sibling.

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

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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

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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.

Touch5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8: TAP x1, TAP x2, TAP x3, HOLD 2S. Capacitive touch confirmed by SoundGuys. Host voice assistant does not add onboard voice-command controls.

Touch1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026Touch Control: Yes.

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

Touch5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8 left bud: volume up x1, volume down x2. Advanced control assignments may require JBL Headphones app.

Touch3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Left earbud: tap is volume up and double tap is volume down. The app Gestures screen confirms Vol + and Vol - for the left earbud.

Gestures

Left single tap: volume up, Left double tap: volume down, Right single tap: play or pause, Right double tap: next track, Right triple tap: previous track, Double tap either bud: answer or end call, Hold either bud for 2 seconds during a call: mute or unmute, Hold either bud for 2 seconds outside a call: voice assistant5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8 Controls icon rows and tap legend. Exact rendered illustrated assignments. Footnote requires connecting to JBL Headphones app to enable advanced controls. This is not a claim that every mapping is enabled before app setup.

Left earbud: tap for volume up, double tap for volume down, Right earbud: tap for play or pause, double tap for next track, triple tap for previous track, Either earbud: double tap to answer or end a call, Either earbud: hold 2 seconds to mute or unmute the microphone, Either earbud: hold 2 seconds for the voice assistant3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026Read from the Controls page icons: left tap, double tap and hold. Right earbud tap, double tap, triple tap, hold. The call icon sits on 2 taps and the microphone icon on a 2 second hold. The app Gestures screen lists the left earbud as Tap Vol +, Double-tap Vol -, Tap and hold Activating Native Voice Assistant.

Remappable controls

Yes5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 12 Gestures: Customized Gesture, Left, Right. App required. No assumption all combinations are simultaneously assignable.

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026The app has a Gestures screen with a Customized Gesture setting per earbud. The guide says to enable advanced controls by connecting to the JBL Headphones app.7Reviewmajorhifi.com/jbl-vibe-buds-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review of 27 April 2023: advanced controls can be modified using the JBL Headphones app.

Voice assistant

Bixby, Siri5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 8: BIXBY/Siri/OTHERS. Invokes compatible phone assistant. Unnamed others are not turned into named Google Assistant support.

Bixby, Siri, Google Assistant3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026The Controls page prints Bixby, Siri and others for a 2 second hold. The app names it the native voice assistant.4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-budsRead 23 October 2026Lists Siri and Google Assistant.6Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-brings-Immersive-Live-Sound-Experience-at-VH1-Supersonic-2023.aspxRead 23 October 2026Voice Assistant: Google | Siri.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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No4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-budsRead 23 October 2026Auto pause is listed as No. Stored as no in-ear detection.

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.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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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.

S, M, L5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 2 and 4: S/M/L. Supplied sizes, including fitted tips.

S, M, L1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 20264Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-budsRead 23 October 2026S, M, L.

Ear tip materials

Silicone7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026Design paragraph: included silicone eartips. Original reviewer sample.

Silicone4Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-budsRead 23 October 2026Silicone. Sizes S, M and L.

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

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Ear tip fit test

No12Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/jbl-vibe-beamRead 7 October 2026Specification comparison table first column is explicitly JBL Vibe Beam. Ear Fit Test: No. Generic JBL app fit-test instructions do not establish this feature for the original Vibe Beam.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP544Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 IP54-certified earbuds. Water splash and dust rating. RTINGS public IP56 contradicts maker and is not used. No immersion-depth claim.

IP541Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026IP54 certified earbuds. The spec table prints IPX54.6Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-brings-Immersive-Live-Sound-Experience-at-VH1-Supersonic-2023.aspxRead 23 October 2026Water and dust resistant, IP54.

Dust and water rating, case

IPX24Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 IPX2 charging case. Case rating is separate from earbud IP54.

IPX21Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026IPX2 charging case.

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

JBL Headphones5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3: JBL Headphones.

JBL Headphones1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026JBL Headphones app compatible.3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026JBL Headphones app, named on the guide's app page.

App platforms

Android, iOS8Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw598e5185/pdfs/JBL_Headphones_APP_Download.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android and iOS download links. This download PDF is linked directly by original Vibe Beam maker page and manual proves exact app compatibility.

Android, iOS13Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 23 October 2026The Google Play listing for JBL Headphones names VIBE BUDS among the supported models. The Apple App Store listing is for the same JBL Headphones app and needs iOS 14.0 or later. Its page does not name the original Vibe Buds. iOS is stored because it is the same app and JBL lists the app as compatible on its product page.

User firmware updates

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-vibe-beam-review-130823Read 7 October 2026App paragraph: firmware updates. Review firmware v2.0.0 and JBL Headphones 5.24.12. No Beam 2 release-note inheritance.

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Finding network

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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.

4.4g(0.2 oz)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Earbud: 4.4 g per pc, 8.8 g combined. One earbud, not maker webpage ambiguous pair earpiece weight 8.8 g.

4.5g(0.2 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Earbud: 4.5 g per piece, 9 g combined. The JBL web page prints 9 g next to Earpiece Weight, which is the pair.

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

Width21.86Height23.5Depth30.99mm(0.9 × 0.9 × 1.2 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Earbud dimensions H*W*D: 23.5*21.86*30.99 mm. Uses explicitly identified source axes. Review unlabelled rounded tuple does not override maker.

Width20.4Height21.5Depth15.8mm(0.8 × 0.8 × 0.6 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Earbud dimensions (Height * Width * Depth) 21.5 x 20.4 x 15.8 mm. Stored on those labelled axes.

Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

39.5g(1.4 oz)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Charging case: 39.5 g. Published separately from 8.8 g earbud pair, excludes buds.

34g(1.2 oz)1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026The spec table lists the charging case at 34 g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging case 34 g.

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

Width64.25Height47.82Depth25.79mm(2.5 × 1.9 × 1 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 case dimensions H*W*D: 47.82*64.25*25.79 mm. Uses source axes without visual reordering.

Width37Height68.9Depth26.7mm(1.5 × 2.7 × 1.1 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging case dimensions (Height * Width * Depth) 68.9 x 37 x 26.7 mm. Stored on the axes as labelled.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

APIJBLVBEAM5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026QSG page 34: FCC ID APIJBLVBEAM, HVIN VBEAML and VBEAMR. Published exact original hardware FCC identifier. No Beam 2 identifier.

APIJBLVIBEBUDS11Regulatory filingfccid.io/APIJBLVIBEBUDSRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth headset by Harman International Industries, grantee code API, product code JBLVIBEBUDS. Original grant dated 2022-06-30, with a user manual and internal photos as exhibits. This is a mirror of the FCC database. The record names the product code, and no model name is printed on the page. One ID covers both earbuds and the case on this record. The match to the Vibe Buds comes from the product code. The Vibe Buds 2 have their own ID, APIJBLVBUDS2.

Other certifications

EU RED 2014/53/EU, EU RoHS 2015/8632Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwc97d8404/pdfs/JBL_WAVE_VIBE_BEAM-EU_UK_DOC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 conformity directives: RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS (EU) 2015/863. Manufacturer declaration for WAVE BEAM and VIBE BEAM. Not a Bluetooth SIG listing.

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In the box

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In the box

JBL Vibe Beam earbuds, Charging case, USB Type-C charging cable, 3 sizes of eartips, Warranty / Warning, Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 What is in the box item table. No wall adapter listed. Optional accessories excluded.

Earbuds, Charging case, USB Type-C charging cable, 3 sizes of ear tips, Warranty and warning sheet, Quick start guide and safety sheet1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Cables included

AJBL Vibe Beam

Type	Count
USB Type-C charging cable	1

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 box table: 1 x USB Type-C charging cable. Source does not explicitly name opposite connector in text or length. No inferred cable length.

BJBL Vibe Buds

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

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 20269Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BQPZ7DMVRead 23 October 2026Built-in media lists 1 x Type-C to Type-A charging cable. The JBL page calls it a USB Type-C charging cable. No length is stated.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BQPNJT25Read 23 October 2026Same box list with a Type-C to Type-A charging cable.

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Product page

www.jbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.html3Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BEAM.htmlRead 7 October 2026JBL Vibe Beam product page.

www.jbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4da7bc81/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Beam_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026VIBE BEAM, True wireless earbuds. Two-page English maker datasheet.

support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfd3de8d8/pdfs/JBL%20Vibe%20Buds_%20Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026English spec sheet linked from the JBL product page.

Manual

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdf5Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcd4bed00/pdfs/JBL_Vibe%20Beam_Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Quick start guide, Model: VIBE BEAM. Original model. Beam 2 manual is excluded.

support.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdf3Owner's manualsupport.harmanaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw65bad717/pdfs/JBL_Vibe_Buds_Quick_Start%20Guide_EMEA_US.pdfRead 23 October 2026The multilingual quick start guide for EMEA and US. It is the only maker manual found. Its page 3 lists the JBL Headphones app.

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.

1year9Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Headphones Warranty Period: One year. New product, purchased from authorized US reseller and used in US. General JBL warranty and exact-linked global warranty card have no different Vibe Beam term. Statutory rights separate.

1year9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BQPZ7DMVRead 23 October 2026Warranty description 1 Year on the Amazon US listing. The market is the US.

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