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JBL Vibe Beam vs soundcore P20i
Product A: JBL
74 of 166 known
Change JBL Vibe Beam
Product B: soundcore
67 of 166 known
Change soundcore P20i
56 of 157 fields differ
- 27 different values
- 29 known for one only
- 24 the same
- 77 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Battery lifeA: 8hB: 10hsoundcore is 2 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4.4g
B4.3g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
JBL Vibe Beam 215Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/us/en/headphones/VIBE-BEAM-2.htmlRead 23 October 2026The JBL support page for the Vibe Beam 2 lists the JBL Vibe Beam as its predecessor product.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
Either bud2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Maker Single Earbud Mode says take one earbud out of case to enter solo mode. Manual Mono controls are not limited to one named bud.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 Mono controls are not restricted to a named side.
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
Bsoundcore P20i
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 10 | 1 |
Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 10 mm dynamic driver. Physical single-driver count is explicitly supported by matching review specification.6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review specification explicitly (1) 10 mm dynamic driver. One driver per earbud. Acoustic role is not explicitly named, so omitted. Maker manual supplies diameter/type independently.
Driver type
Driver size
8mm
10mm
Drivers per bud
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1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
Impedance
Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
Soundcore Signature, Soundcore Signature + BassUp, Acoustic, Bass Reducer, Classic, Podcast, Dance, Deep, Electronic, Flat, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Lounge, Piano, Pop, R&B, Rock, Small Speaker(s), Spoken Word, Treble Booster, Treble Reducer6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Reviewer app inspection lists 22 named presets. Current maker page confirms 22 and BassUp. Original May 2023 Scarbir review reports 21 presets without a firmware version. Stored names follow the later explicit list and are not a launch-feature promise.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
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.
Bass is emphasized. A dip in the low treble reduces clarity. Left and right drivers are fairly well matched in the reviewed sample.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Audio Reproduction Accuracy verdict, original Black A3949 P25i/P20i test unit. Current Test Bench 2.3. Public qualitative tested result, not estimated numeric graph data. Firmware, codec and exact playback level are unknown.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
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 clear but thin. The microphone does not separate speech from background noise well.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Microphone verdict for original Black A3949 P25i/P20i sample. Current Test Bench 2.3. Firmware, codec, host and exact microphone test noise level are not public.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AJBL 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.
Bsoundcore P20i
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| No | 9 |
Source9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Travel and Office verdict report nine hours of continuous operation for black P25i/P20i A3949. Review says P25i and P20i differ only in name. Earbuds only, no ANC. Test Bench 2.3 review. Public battery method describes looped playback monitored by time-lapse and binaural recording in soundproof box, with level calibration. Exact sample codec, firmware, game mode and original calibrated SPL are not public, so unspecified. Rounded public nine-hour result used, protected detailed result not accessed.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/active-features/battery-lifeRead 7 October 2026Public continuous-battery methodology: one full earbud charge, case recharges excluded, looped track in soundproof box monitored by audio recording and time-lapse. Current method says calibrated 85 dB SPL. That does not prove exact original P20i test volume or codec.
Longest tested use per charge
9.17h
9h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
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.
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Connection per platform
AJBL Vibe Beam
| Platform | Connection |
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| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
Bsoundcore P20i
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AJBL Vibe Beam
| Feature | Needs |
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| Google Fast Pair | Android 6.0+ |
| Advanced touch controls | JBL Headphones app |
| Voice assistant | Compatible source device with Bixby, Siri or another voice assistant |
Bsoundcore P20i
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
Claimed battery life
AJBL Vibe Beam
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 8 |
| ANC off | Yes | 32 |
| Call | No | 4.5 |
Bsoundcore P20i
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
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| ANC off | No | 10 |
| ANC off | Yes | 30 |
Longest claimed use per charge
8h
10h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
8h
10h
Total with case (claimed)
32h
30h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
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Talk time (claimed)
4.5h
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Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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.
Maker spec table lists charging time up to 2 hours without saying whether this is the earbuds, the case or both.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026English printed page 3 Specs, Charging time: Up to 2 hours. The row names no component. The charging page shows 10 minutes gives 2 hours of playback, which is the stored quick charge claim.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
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.
Double tap right earbud to play or pause, Hold left earbud for 2 seconds for previous track, Hold right earbud for 2 seconds for next track, Double tap either earbud to answer or end a call, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds to reject a call, Double tap left earbud to activate voice assistant software3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026English printed page 2 default TWS controls. Mono has double tap for play/pause and calls and hold to reject. All labels describe factory mapping, which app can change.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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.
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
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.
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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.
P20i earbuds, Charging case with removable lanyard, Silicone ear tips (S, M, L), USB-A to USB-C charging cable6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matching black P20i reviewer unboxing and Accessories section. Three tip pairs include attached pair. No power adapter is documented as included.
Cables included
AJBL Vibe Beam
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C charging cable | 1 |
Bsoundcore P20i
| Type | Count |
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| USB-A to USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
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.
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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.
salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official A3949 P20i User Manual from readable maker support download link. English printed pages 1 to 3 read.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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