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General

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Series

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

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.

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

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

GTIN / EAN

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

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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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$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.

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

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

Segment

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

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

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.

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

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

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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 Buds

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8	1

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

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.

Dynamic1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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

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Impedance

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

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

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

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Sensitivity reference

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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 Buds

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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.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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

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.

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

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

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

Bluetooth1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

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

Bluetooth codecs

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Claimed latency

AJBL Vibe Buds

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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.

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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.

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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 Buds

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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.

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

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 Buds

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

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

BNothing Ear (2)

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.

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

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.

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

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.

2h1Maker product pagejbl.com/VIBE-BUDS.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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

Gestures

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

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

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

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

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IP541Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026IP54 buds, tested under IEC 60529.

Dust and water rating, case

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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

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 Buds

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

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

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Links

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Product page

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

nothing.tech/products/ear-22Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

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

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

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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.

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

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