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General

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Series

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

Galaxy Buds1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 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.

SM-R510, SM-R510NZAAEUA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Graphite reference SKU. Color finishes and shared original hardware generation are not separate catalog products. French, US and newer Buds3/4 SKU numbers are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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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.

10 August 20224Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

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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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro20Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds2_pro_review-news-55883.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review calls the Galaxy Buds2 Pro the successor of the Galaxy Buds Pro.21Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-proRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide's review says the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro replaces the Galaxy Buds Pro.

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro19Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-pro-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Galaxy Buds3 Pro the 2024 follow-up to the previous Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

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.

$229.994Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Original US generation launch MSRP before sales tax. UK reference SKU price is not converted. August 10 preorder differs from planned August 26 retail.

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.

GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact UK commerce SKU and original August 2022 UK preorder campaign establish GB availability. Other regional prices do not add markets to this SKU.

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.

Graphite, White, Bora Purple1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Segment

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

Music1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-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-ear3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 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.

Stemless3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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 manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 18 mono sound with one connected bud. Page 39 accessibility permits single-earbud noise controls. Either bud is not independent playback from two sources.

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	10	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	5.3	1

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly two transducers per earbud, 10 mm woofer and 5.3 mm tweeter. Dynamic technology is separately backed by exact review technical data. Coaxial 2-way alone is not used to infer technology.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/samsung-galaxy-buds2-proRead 5 October 2026

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.

Dynamic15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/samsung-galaxy-buds2-proRead 5 October 2026Exact model technical data explicitly states the dynamic transducer principle (German: dynamisch). Maker two-transducer roles/diameters remain the separate primary source.

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

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10mm=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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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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48kHz10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com.cn/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2024_4Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Samsung Electronics 2024 Q4 Business Report PDF page 398 explicitly Buds2 Pro 24-bit/48 kHz. Buds3 Pro 24-bit/96 kHz on same page is separate. UK maker SSC HiFi compatible-device/app requirements apply. Not a lossless claim.

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 pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026SSC HiFi, compatible Galaxy One UI 4.0 or later and supported app. This is a maximum supported format, not a lossless or every-host claim.

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

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No10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com.cn/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2024_4Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page explicitly contrasts Buds3 Adaptive EQ with Buds2 Pro Fixed EQ. No newer-generation adaptive feature inherited.

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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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.

Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001321Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 Pro equalizer section plus original manual six-option count. Galaxy Wearable Android required. Current slider wording for other models is not a Buds2 Pro custom band count.

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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360 Audio, Direct Multi-channel 5.1 and 7.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current maker describes head movement processing. Selected Samsung TV compatibility is current software support, not a launch promise.

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 pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 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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Hybrid4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Original table explicitly gives two exterior and one interior microphone per bud for noise/call features. Teardown identifies feedforward and feedback microphones. ANC physical capsule count remains omitted because shared call roles are not fully resolved.

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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33dB6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 maximum manufacturer claim printed as up to -33 dB. Stored positive attenuation magnitude 33. Frequency, fixture and exact test settings unstated. Not reviewer overall attenuation or an ANC strength-level count.

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 pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026R510XXU0AWF4 July 3, 2023 adds Extra-high ambient volume and expands Ambient sound from 3 to 5 steps. These are transparency levels, not ANC strength levels.

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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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Voice Detect disables ANC and activates Ambient sound while lowering music. This is automatic mode switching, not proof of continuous ANC/transparency blending.

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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Yes6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly wind-isolating design. No user-selectable wind processing switch inferred.

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.

Default measured response has stronger sub-bass than the SoundGuys target, broadly matching mids and emphasized sound above 10 kHz.14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Objective default curve and target comparison. Source fixture/target revision, firmware and exact curve codec unstated. No graph points or aggregate rating converted to dB.

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.

Published ideal, office, street and wind microphone recordings. Review reports noise rejection, but voice tone and consonants can sound altered.14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.83

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Exact original SM-R510, over one week. ANC-on continuous playback peaking 75 dB SPL lasts 4 h 50 min. Exact battery-test host, codec, firmware and app revision unstated. Review discusses Samsung tablet SSC and iPhone AAC, but does not explicitly tie either to the battery run. Case recharges excluded.

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)

4.83h=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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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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62Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK model spec states six High-SNR physical microphones across the pair, with three per bud in original maker documents. VPU is a separate sensor. Exact sharing of all capsules for call/beamforming pickup is unproved, so the voice-specific microphone count is omitted. No guessed two/four replacement or ANC-role count stored.

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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Yes16Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original SM-R510 teardown identifies ST LSM6DSV16BX combined 6-axis IMU/bone-conduction chip and explicitly assigns its bone-conduction function to uplink call noise reduction. This is physical architecture evidence beyond the maker VPU name or a generic speech accelerometer. Cell markings also confirm 515 typical and 500 rated case, 58 rated bud. Teardown introductory ANC total 28 h typo is excluded.17Maker product pagenewsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/n4523.htmlRead 5 October 2026ST original component description explicitly separates head-motion data and dedicated bone-vibration sensing channels in LSM6DSV16BX. Product use is established by exact Buds2 Pro teardown, not inferred from component capability alone.

Mic noise reduction

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AI6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly DNN and personalized beamforming for voice. Shared physical microphones and VPU are counted separately.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 37 Use Ambient sound during calls lets the user hear their own voice. Electronic ambient passthrough, not an analog cable microphone monitor.

Connectivity

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Chip

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BES2700YP10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com.cn/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2024_4Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same exact-generation table gives BES2700YP one-chip platform, corroborated by physical teardown. Corporate dimension W/H labels conflict with original infographic and UK API and are not used.16Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

Bluetooth3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 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.

5.32Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 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.

SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, AAC, SBC2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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, AVRCP, HFP2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

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Yes9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026Auracast reception establishes broadcast LE Audio after firmware update. It does not establish generic unicast LC3 audio from every PC/phone. Launch-era eventual-support wording is not treated as delivered at launch.

Auracast

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Yes9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026R510XXU0AWI2 October 4, 2023 adds reception of nearby Auracast broadcasts. Requires Auracast Assistant device. UK maker page names supported Galaxy assistant models/One UI 5.1.1 or later. Earbuds are receivers, not broadcast sources. Region rollout varies.

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

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No15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/samsung-galaxy-buds2-proRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly no simultaneous generic multipoint. Samsung Account Auto Switch does not change this.

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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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Samsung Account routing, including supported Galaxy Book. Ordinary Bluetooth multipoint is separate.9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026R510XXU0AXB4 March 6, 2024 improves Galaxy Book routing, requiring Samsung Settings 6.0 or later and phone/tablet One UI 4.1.1 or later plus Continuity Service 1.2.16 or later. Same Samsung Account required.

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.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 38 Labs Gaming mode is available only with Samsung Android devices. No numerical latency, console compatibility or iOS gaming mode inferred.

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.

Android, iOS4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

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

AJBL 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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Original maker specification lists Android and iOS Bluetooth-only compatibility. Advanced Galaxy Wearable features are unavailable on iOS. EU manual pages 16 to 19 and 31 establish Android audio/call route. Exact supported current host software required. No console route inferred.

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Feature	Needs
24-bit Hi-Fi audio	Samsung Seamless Codec HiFi on a compatible Galaxy device with One UI 4.0 or later. App support varies.
360 Audio and head tracking	Compatible Galaxy phone/tablet with One UI 3.1 or later and supported content. Selected Samsung TVs also support 360 Audio.
Direct Multi-channel 5.1/7.1	Galaxy phone/tablet with One UI 4.1.1 or later. Selected Samsung TV models support 5.1 only.
Auto Switch	Same Samsung Account on supported Galaxy phone/tablet/watch/Book. TV switching is for calls only.
Galaxy AI Interpreter and Live Translate	Compatible Galaxy smartphone and current software. Phone does translation, not the earbuds. Samsung Account and language packs required. Live Translate needs network access and Samsung Phone app.

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 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.

61mAh2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical capacity of one earbud. Maker note separately gives rated 58 mAh. Not a pair sum.

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	18
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	29
Call	No	3.5
Call	Yes	14
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	15

Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Playback 5/18 h ANC on, 8/29 h off, where totals include buds and case. Call 3.5/14 h ANC on, 4/15 h off. The two pairs of call rows preserve these stated conditions here because call mode does not encode ANC. Preproduction Galaxy smartphone, original default settings. Exact host, codec, volume and firmware unstated. App/network/use affect runtime.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026

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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5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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

29h=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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18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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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.

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

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.

5min7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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.

1h7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026Original maker Product Specifications infographic gives 1 hour of earbud playback after 5 minutes of charging. Footnote 14 starts charging with the earbuds below 30 percent. Playback duration varies with usage and the number of times charged. Exact ANC, codec, volume, host and firmware are unstated. French maker sheet agrees with 5 minutes and 60 minutes.

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.

515mAh2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical 515 mAh, rated 500 mAh. The original US launch table labels 500 as typical, conflicting with exact UK table, original maker infographic and photographed case-cell label. Those agree on 515 typical, so 500 is not substituted.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Launch table typical 500 mAh conflicts with same-table rated 500 and later exact UK typical 515. Exact UK table plus original maker infographic and physical cell markings control the stored typical value.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 202616Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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-C3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

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Qi7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026Original maker infographic explicitly Qi-certified wireless charging. No Qi2, magnetic alignment or case maximum wattage inferred.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-buds2-pro-vs-buds2-vs-buds-proRead 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 Pro comparison column explicitly USB-C, Qi and Wireless PowerShare. Other Buds columns are not inherited.

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.

Touch, Voice commands3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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 manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Double tap earbud edge in Labs3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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 manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 25 to 26 hold action can select noise control, Bixby or volume. Choosing volume assigns opposing controls to both buds. Disabling touch alone is not remapping.

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.

Bixby3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 21 to 22 touch-sensitive sensors detect wearing. Page 37 supports in-ear call routing. No skin temperature or clinical health sensor inferred.

Sensors

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Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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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Neck stretch reminders3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 38 reminder after head bent for more than 10 min, both buds worn and calibrated. Consumer posture reminder, not a medical clearance.

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, L18Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/fe8924747739a7c817a74c5176c6d9390427c2f33249a40da05437d4227a45a9_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker package contents includes S/M/L, not separately sold foam sizes.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Original review explicitly silicone supplied tips. Third-party foam replacements are not bundled.

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

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None14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly no hooks/stabilizers. No new Fit Pro-style wingtip borrowed.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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.

IPX73Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 43 fresh water up to 1 m for 30 min. Case explicitly not water resistant. No case IP code or swimming-use promise stored.

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.

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Water resistance depth

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1m3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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.

Galaxy Wearable3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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.

Android3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 39 Galaxy Wearable FOTA download/install and auto-update in case. App is Android. Current region build requirements are separately sourced.

Finding network

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Samsung Find12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Maker offline-finding eligibility explicitly includes Buds2 Pro. Requires Samsung Account, compatible Galaxy host and offline finding enabled. Buds must have power. Depleted battery uses last connected location. No case UWB precision capability inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current maker page explicitly covers Interpreter and Live Translate through Buds2 Pro, with translation processed on the paired Galaxy smartphone. Published compatibility names S24 family as of February 2024. Current language/region availability varies.

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.

5.5g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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.

Width19.9Height21.6Depth18.7mm(0.8 × 0.9 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact labeled HxWxD values reordered by explicit labels, not appearance. Original maker infographic also explicitly labels W19.9/H21.6/D18.7. Corporate report later reverses W/H labels, and its dimensions are not used.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026

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.

43.4g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Separate case component mass, not total package weight. No measured pair weight divided into a per-bud field.

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.

Width50.1Height50.2Depth27.7mm(2 × 2 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK HxWxD table gives H50.2/W50.1/D27.7. Source axis convention retained, not reoriented by the case photo.

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.

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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.

Galaxy Buds2 Pro left and right earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, USB charging cable, Quick Start Guide18Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/fe8924747739a7c817a74c5176c6d9390427c2f33249a40da05437d4227a45a9_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original EU/UK maker Quick Start Guide GH68-54690D Rev1.0 June 2022, mirrored PDF. English pages 2 to 7 read through web original. Native download unavailable with HTTP 403. Supplied items may vary by region. Exact UK cable length not established, so French 1 m claim is omitted. No power adapter listed.

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.

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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.

www.samsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeua1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 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.

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_06Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original two-page Samsung France SM-R510 maker fiche, retailer-hosted. Both pages read and page 2 visually inspected. Shared hardware facts only. Regional French SKUs, GTINs, cable 1 m and Android 7 wording are not borrowed into the UK package. Printed RAM 8 Go is uncorroborated and unused.

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.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU English 09/2022 Rev1.0, linked from exact UK SKU support. All 51 numbered pages read. Source default settings and firmware may differ from current firmware.

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.

1year13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026Current UK Galaxy Buds and wireless headphones category explicitly 12 months. Optional Samsung Care+ and statutory consumer rights are separate.

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