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General

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Series

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

Ear1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

B1556Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026Review spec table lists model number B155.

GTIN / EAN

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6974434220720, 69744342206148Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2.jsRead 11 October 2026EU store product data: barcode 6974434220720 for Black and 6974434220614 for White. Both colours are priced at 149.00 EUR and show as unavailable on 2026-10-11.

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.

22 March 20234Press articlegsmarena.com/nothing_ear_2_announced_with_improved_anc_lhdc_support_and_personalized_sound_profiles-news-57981.phpRead 11 October 2026Announced March 22, 2023.

Status

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

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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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.

Nothing Ear9Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review says the Nothing Ear replaces the Ear (2).

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.

$1493Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 10 October 2026Nothing US store lists $149. The product shows as sold out, so this is the stored list price. GSMArena launch coverage also gives $149.

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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€1491Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

US, EU4Press articlegsmarena.com/nothing_ear_2_announced_with_improved_anc_lhdc_support_and_personalized_sound_profiles-news-57981.phpRead 11 October 2026Launch pricing is $149 and 149 EUR. Documented subset, not a worldwide availability claim.

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, White1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

Segment

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

Music1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Maker positions the model on sound quality, hi-res audio and noise cancellation. No sport, gaming, office or sleep positioning.

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

Stem7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text says the touch sensor is at the bottom of the stem. Maker page photos show the stem body.

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.

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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.

BNothing Ear (2)

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11.6	1

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Technical details: 11.6 mm dynamic driver, one per earbud.

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

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11.6mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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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Graphene + PU (Polyurethane)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Technical details: Diaphragm Graphene + PU (Polyurethane).

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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192kHz1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Hi-Res Audio section: frequencies up to 24bit/192 kHz and playback up to 1 Mbps with LHDC 5.0. Needs an LHDC-capable source.

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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24bits1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Hi-Res Audio section: 24bit/192 kHz with LHDC 5.0. Needs an LHDC-capable source.

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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Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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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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.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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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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Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Adaptive Mode detects distractions in the environment. The footnote lists four modes: High, Mid, Low and Adaptive, from 15 dB to 40 dB.

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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31Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Page says to switch between three levels of ANC or let the earbuds take control. Footnote lists High, Mid and Low plus Adaptive.

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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40dB1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Up to 40 dB. The footnote gives a range from 15 dB to 40 dB across the four modes.

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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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Yes4Press articlegsmarena.com/nothing_ear_2_announced_with_improved_anc_lhdc_support_and_personalized_sound_profiles-news-57981.phpRead 11 October 2026Launch coverage: voice pickup is reworked with improved wind-proofing. The mechanism, mesh or processing, is not stated.

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, Balanced EQ preset: fairly neutral. Its graph shows less bass than is audible because of a fitting issue on the test rig. Underemphasised mid-mid and bright, clear sibilants. SoundGuys, default tuning: about 10 dB above its preference curve around 5 kHz, a scooped 400 Hz to 1 kHz range and mildly exaggerated bass and sub-bass.6Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys measured the default tuning with its preference curve: about 10 dB louder around 5 kHz, scooped between 400 Hz and 1 kHz, mildly exaggerated bass and sub-bass.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the Ear (2). It tested the Balanced EQ preset. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so they are not stored.

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

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.

Voice is present and understandable but very thin and distorted. Noise handling is good in moderately noisy places, with slightly affected vocal quality in loud noises.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text.

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.

BNothing Ear (2)

ANC	Hours (h)
Not available	5.6
Yes	6.12

Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 20266 hours 7 minutes with ANC on at SoundGuys standardized conditions: continuous playback at 75 dB(SPL) until the battery drains. Firmware 1.0.1.85, Nothing X 2.2.0.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS review text: the maker advertises 6.3 hours and RTINGS measured 5.6 hours. ANC state, codec and volume are not stated for the measurement. The numeric result block on the page is locked.

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

9.17h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

6.12h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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61Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Features: Clear Voice Technology with 3 mics per bud. Comparison table: 3 microphones in each bud.

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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61Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Comparison table: 3 microphones in each bud, 6 across the pair.

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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DSP1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: Clear Voice Technology reduces ambient noise for the microphone during calls and voice recording. The comparison table claims 3 dB higher noise elimination than Ear (1). No AI claim is made.

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.

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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.

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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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

5.31Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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, AAC, LHDC1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Page lists AAC, SBC and LHDC. Footnote names LHDC 5.0 up to 1 Mbps.

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.

BLE, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Connectivity section: BLE, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP.

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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Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

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21Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Dual Connection: seamlessly pair to and switch between two devices.

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 Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

Claimed latency

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BNothing Ear (2)

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game mode with a Nothing phone	120

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phone devices with Game mode turned on.

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.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

AJBL 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.

BNothing Ear (2)

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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.

BNothing Ear (2)

Feature	Needs
Low latency	Latency as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phone devices with Game mode turned on. Low Lag Mode is listed for Nothing X and Phone (1).
LHDC 5.0 high-resolution streaming	Both Bluetooth devices must support the LHDC transmission protocol.
Dual Connection	Must be enabled on the phone. Nothing OS 1.1.4 or higher sets it up in Bluetooth settings. Other Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices use the Nothing X app. Some laptops can have longer sound switching time.
Custom gestures, Personal Sound Profile, Personalised ANC and in-ear detection	Turned on with a phone. Nothing OS 1.1.4 or higher uses Bluetooth settings. Other Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices use the Nothing X app.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 Marshmallow or higher, or Google Play services 11.7 or higher.

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

33mAh1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Technical details: 33 mAh (buds). Page does not say typical or rated.

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.

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Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	6.3
ANC on	Not available	No	4
ANC off	AAC	Yes	36
ANC on	Not available	Yes	22.5
Call	Not available	No	3.5
Call	Not available	Yes	20.5

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Technical details: ANC off up to 36 hours with case and 6.3 hours buds only. ANC on up to 22.5 hours with case and 4 hours buds only. Talk time ANC off up to 20.5 hours with case and 3.5 hours buds only. Footnote test: ANC off, 50 percent volume, AAC, other settings default, Nothing Power 45 W adapter, 25 C. Only the codec of the ANC-off rows is stated. The ANC-on talk time rows (3 and 17.5 hours) are not stored because the call mode cannot hold an ANC state.

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

6.3h=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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4h=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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6.3h=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

36h=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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22.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

3.5h=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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80min1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: without plugging in the case, the earbuds charge inside the case in 80 minutes.

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.

With the earbuds inside the case and the case connected by USB-C, the earbuds and case charge from 0 to 100 percent in 90 minutes. Nothing states this figure for the combined charge and does not give a separate case-only time.1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: a single 10-minute charge of the earbuds themselves gives 1 hour 48 minutes of playtime (ANC off, 50 percent volume, AAC).

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.

1.8h1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: 1 hour 48 minutes equals 1.8 hours, earbuds only. The headline 8 hours after 10 minutes includes the case and is not stored here.

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.

485mAh1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Technical details: 485 mAh (case). Page does not say typical or rated.

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 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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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.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

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Qi1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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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2.5W1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Qi certified up to 2.5 W.

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.

Pressure1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Press controls with a force sensor on the stem.

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.

Pressure1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Customisable press gestures can set volume up and volume down.

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.

Single press: play or pause, answer or hang up calls, Double press: skip forward, reject calls, Triple press: skip back, Press and hold: switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Press controls list in technical details.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: customisable gestures on double press, triple press, long press and double press with long press. Customisable functions are volume up, volume down, voice assistant and switching noise cancellation modes.

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.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Features: in-ear detection. The manual excerpt says removing a bud pauses music.

Sensors

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Force sensor1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026The control description names a force sensor on the stem for press controls. In-ear detection is listed but its sensor type is not named.

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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Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Personal Sound Profile: create a hearing ID with the Personalised Sound test in the Nothing X app. Algorithms analyse sensitivity to different frequencies. Not a medical test.

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026In the box: ear tips in size S, M, L.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone6Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026Review: three sets of oblong-shaped silicone ear tips.

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

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None6Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026Review: the Ear (2) lacks hooks or stabilizers.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Nothing X app: Ear Tip Fit Test.

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026IP54 buds, tested under IEC 60529.

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.

IP551Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026IP55 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.

Nothing X1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Nothing X app. Android and iOS download is named in the footnote.

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, iOS1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 20266Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026Review: the Nothing X app works whether the phone uses Android or iOS.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: firmware updates change the actions. The Nothing X notes list Software updates.5Press releasenothing.community/d/1428-ear-2-black-nothing-x-advanced-equaliser-and-all-new-noise-reductionRead 10 October 2026Nothing X software update notes list Ear (2) firmware 1.0.1.101 and say to use Device Settings > Firmware Update.

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)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Ear bud weight 4.5 g.

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.

Width21.5Height29.4Depth23.5mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Ear bud: height 29.4 mm, width 21.5 mm, depth 23.5 mm.

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.

51.9g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Case weight 51.9 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.

Width55.5Height55.5Depth22mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Case: height 55.5 mm, width 55.5 mm, depth 22 mm.

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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Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Page states Hi-Res Audio Certified for Bluetooth LHDC 5.0 playback. iFixit lists Hi-Res Wireless Audio Certification.

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.

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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.

Pair of earbuds, Ear tips in size S, M, L, Charging case, Type-C cable, Safety information and warranty information, User guide1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 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.

BNothing Ear (2)

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Links

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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.

nothing.tech/products/ear-22Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 10 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.

eu.nothing.tech/products/ear-21Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026The product page ends with the Technical details table.

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.

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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.

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