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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.

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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.

A3936, A39360121Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026Current Black sales SKU is A3936012, despite historical URL handle A3936011. Core hardware model is A3936 from the original and current service documentation. A changed sales-code suffix is not claimed to be either a hardware revision or packaging-only change.

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.

1946441022721Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact current official Black variant barcode 194644102272. Other colours have separate barcodes and are not represented as SKU rows.

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

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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.

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026Native official US public product JSON identifies Black variant 41956103487678 as available true. Stock is a point-in-time observation, not a permanent quantity claim. The legacy page contains both visible and hidden Sold out template text, so native variant availability is used.

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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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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$99.995Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer-issued August 25, 2022 release explicitly says A40 is available in the US for USD 99.99. Space Q45 pricing is separate.

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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€99.995Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same exact A40 section lists EUR 99.99 in Germany and Europe. Current sale price is not launch MSRP.

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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US1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026

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, White, Navy Blue, Fresh Green, Purple1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026

Segment

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

Music2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 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-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-ear2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 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.

Stemless2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Current exact-SKU maker gallery shows compact stemless in-ear buds. No inference about microphone or driver quantity is made from appearance.

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.

Either bud2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact current maker FAQ explicitly permits taking either left or right bud alone and returning the unused bud to the case.

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.

Bsoundcore Space A40

Type	Diameter (mm)
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Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original and current guide explicitly identify a 10 mm dynamic driver. Physical transducer quantity per bud is not separately stated, so count remains unknown rather than inferred from one row.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026Newer A3936 guide has the same core 10 mm dynamic, 16 ohm, 53 mAh x 2 / 800 mAh, 20 Hz to 20 kHz and 10 m specification table. It prints Bluetooth 5.3 instead of the original/current-shop 5.2. That concrete discrepancy is not used to infer a firmware upgrade, hardware revision or universal measurement equivalence.

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

Dynamic4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 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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Metal-ceramic, double-layer diaphragm5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026A40-specific paragraph names innovative 10 mm double-layer-diaphragm drivers with metal-ceramic material. Silk is specified for the separate 40 mm Space Q45 driver and is not transferred.

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Both guide tables explicitly publish acoustic 20 Hz to 20 kHz response. This is not extended to 40 kHz or 96 kHz from a wireless Hi-Res certification or codec name.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

16Ω4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original rendered English table explicitly shows 16 ohms. The newer guide corroborates it with readable text.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Yes5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026A40-specific HearID procedure automatically tunes audio frequencies to personal hearing. This is distinct from manually selecting EQ sliders.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Four-Steps-to-Make-Your-soundcore-Space-A40-Earbuds-Sound-BetterRead 8 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.

85Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026A40-specific sound section explicitly publishes eight-band custom EQ. The current maker sound-improvement article separately confirms 22 presets, without publishing a complete name list.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Four-Steps-to-Make-Your-soundcore-Space-A40-Earbuds-Sound-BetterRead 8 October 2026Exact support article confirms 22 EQ presets and HearID sound profile. The eight-band count comes directly from the maker launch release. Full preset names are not invented.

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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3D Surround Sound8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026The newer official A3936 guide, PDF created August 27, 2025 and linked by the current service index, explicitly lists 3D Surround Sound among app features. Exact enabling app or firmware version is not published. This is a current documentation claim, without asserting a launch feature or availability on the original reviewed firmware 3.19.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 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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Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 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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Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ identifies a selectable Wind Noise Reduction mode within ANC and Transparency settings. It automatically activates when detected wind crosses its threshold. This is distinct from the separate AI call-noise processing.

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.

SoundGuys measured the default Soundcore Signature profile close to its Headphone Preference Curve, with lower bass and high-frequency output relative to that target.7Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-a40-review-81004Read 8 October 2026Original reference sample and same firmware/app as the named SoundGuys review. Specific default profile and target are preserved. No chart amplitude is estimated as an exact bass/treble deviation.

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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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.

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Bsoundcore Space A40

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.92

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-a40-review-81004Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys purchased its original retail A3936011 reference sample, tested for one week on firmware 3.19 and app 3.1.1. Constant audio playback peaking at 75 dB SPL with ANC on ran 7 h 55 min, converted to hours. Host and codec are not identified. The current sales code A3936012 is separately named, not described as the tested unit. A hardware change or unchanged-hardware reason for the suffix change is not asserted. The quoted case recharge count and projected well-over-24-hour total are not stored as measured case runtime. Identity was checked against the actual A3936 maker manuals and current selected-SKU specifications: the 10 mm dynamic driver, 16 ohm impedance, 53 mAh x 2 / 800 mAh battery system, 20 Hz to 20 kHz acoustic range, 10 m range and selected 5.2 radio claim match. No declared current physical component difference was found. This remains the named original test, without claiming current stock was directly retested.

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.

62Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Current maker specification states six microphones with AI for calls. Counts the physical microphones across the pair. Logical ANC/call uses are not counted as separate microphones.

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 pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Published six microphones across the earbud pair are counted once, without adding separate counts for their ANC functions. No case microphone is inferred.

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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AI2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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.

Bluetooth2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 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.

5.22Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact current US product page and original A3936 manual explicitly state Bluetooth 5.2, selected for this current Black reference. The newer generic A3936 guide prints 5.3. No firmware upgrade, revised radio hardware or colour-specific assignment is proven. The discrepancy remains explicit and is not transferred to another revision.

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC, LDAC2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

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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.

Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

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22Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Dual Connection describes two concurrent source devices, separate from remembered pairing records.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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No2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ says multipoint is automatically disabled when LDAC is enabled. Original manual also states that LDAC is unavailable with two-device connection.

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.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Direct metric claim 10 m, separate from the rounded 33 ft companion value.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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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.

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

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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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Bsoundcore Space A40

Feature	Needs
LDAC audio	Compatible Android 8.0 or later source. Enable Preferred Audio Quality in soundcore. LDAC disables multipoint and increases battery consumption.
Earbud volume controls	Assign volume commands in the soundcore app. They are not enabled by default in the original reviewed setup.
3D Surround Sound	Listed in the newer A3936 app guide. Exact minimum app and firmware version is not published, so availability on firmware 3.19 is not claimed.

Source9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Enable-LDAC-on-soundcore-Space-A40-EarbudsRead 8 October 2026Exact manufacturer LDAC guide identifies Android 8.0 or later and app-controlled mode. Volume and current documented 3D Surround conditions come from their separate cited maker/review sources, without inventing a firmware rollout.

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.

53mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide table explicitly states 53 mAh x 2 earbuds, so 53 mAh per bud. Typical versus rated capacity and nominal cell voltage are not labelled.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Bsoundcore Space A40

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	10
ANC off	Not available	Yes	50
ANC on	Not available	No	8
ANC on	Not available	Yes	40
Transparency	Not available	No	8
Transparency	Not available	Yes	40
ANC off	LDAC	No	6
ANC off	LDAC	Yes	30
ANC on	LDAC	No	5
ANC on	LDAC	Yes	25
Call	Not available	No	6

Source3Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker playtime FAQ separates Normal 10 h / 50 h total, ANC 8 h / 40 h, transparency 8 h / 40 h, LDAC off-ANC 6 h / 30 h and LDAC with ANC 5 h / 25 h. Total means initial earbud charge plus case recharges, as explicitly confirmed by the manual. Non-LDAC codec is not named, so AAC or SBC is not guessed. The selected playtime FAQ states default Anker laboratory settings and 50 percent volume. A separate discharging-troubleshooting answer says 60 percent volume for the same 8/10-hour estimates. Neither is silently substituted for the other. Call row is the maker Normal/ANC-off six-hour claim, with no codec assigned. Its separate ANC-on five-hour call claim cannot be distinguished by the call enum and remains in this note.

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

10h=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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8h=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

10h=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

50h=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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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=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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120min2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker charging FAQ explicitly says about two hours to fully charge earbuds, converted to 120 minutes. Adapter, initial percentage and cable are not separately specified. This is an approximate maker estimate, not a reviewer charge measurement.

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.

The maker estimates about two hours for a full earbud charge, three hours for the case by USB-C cable, or 3.5 hours for the case wirelessly. Ten minutes in the case is claimed to give up to four hours of earbud playback. Use a certified USB-C charging cable. The manual lists a 5 V / 0.65 A input, without an inferred charging-wattage or USB-PD claim. Fully dry the earbuds and port before charging. ANC, LDAC, calls and volume affect runtime.3Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Component-specific approximate times come from the exact public maker FAQ. The original and newer guide SPECS row says only two hours, while its charging diagram depicts three hours beside the powered case. That generic table alone is not used to assign case-only timing. The explicit component-specific FAQ supports the stored bud and cable-case estimates. Literal 5 V / 0.65 A input is not converted into accepted watts or a charging protocol.

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.

10min2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 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.

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

4h2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Maker claims up to four hours of earbud listening after ten minutes in the case. Exact mode, codec and volume for the quick-charge claim are not stated. The 50-hour case-inclusive headline is separate.

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.

800mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide table separately states 800 mAh case-cell capacity. No USB output capacity or energy conversion is inferred.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 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-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-C2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 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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180min2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker charging FAQ explicitly says about three hours for the case by USB-C cable, converted to 180 minutes, and about 3.5 hours wirelessly. The latter is kept in visible charging guidance, not substituted for the cable field.

Wireless charging

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Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

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Qi5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact A40 battery paragraph explicitly says the case can be placed on a Qi wireless charging pad. Qi2, magnetic attachment and wireless wattage are not inferred.

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.

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

Touch2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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.

Touch2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker volume FAQ permits assigning volume gestures in soundcore Controls. Source phone volume alone is not treated as earbud controls.

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.

Double tap left: play/pause, Double tap right: next track, Double tap either bud: answer/end call, Hold either bud 2 seconds: noise-control mode or reject call4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original complete stereo/mono controls table. Volume can be assigned in soundcore, without asserting it is enabled by default.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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.

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Sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Yes5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026The maker describes the HearID personal-hearing procedure that tunes frequencies to individual hearing. This is a consumer sound-personalization assessment, not a medical hearing diagnosis.

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.

XS, S, M, L, XL4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete original and current WEARING diagrams list XS, S, M, L and XL. Maker launch release and independent box overview corroborate five sizes/pairs. Brief marketing says four tip options without clarifying whether fitted tips are excluded, so that phrase does not override the complete five-size list.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact A40 design paragraph explicitly names five different-sized silicone tips.

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

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None7Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-a40-review-81004Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly says no stabilizing wings or similar fittings. This is direct negative evidence, not an omission from a box list.

Ear tip fit test

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Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 202613Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Four-Steps-to-Make-Your-soundcore-Space-A40-Earbuds-Sound-BetterRead 8 October 2026

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.

IPX42Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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

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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.

soundcore4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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, iOS4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026

User firmware updates

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Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

4.9g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Current maker specification and single-earbud gallery caption publish 4.9 g. Tip size is not stated. SoundGuys lists 4.6 g for its older sample without calling that a measured result. No weight is transferred into a measured field.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Wireless5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact A40 sound section names Hi-Res Wireless certification with LDAC. Separate Q45 wired certification is not transferred.

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

Left and right earbuds, Charging case, Five pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety Guide10Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/headphones/soundcore-by-anker-space-a40/m408250Read 8 October 2026Independent public indexed Consumer Reports overview explicitly lists five pairs of earpieces, charging cradle/recharge battery/carry case, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide and Safety Guide. Those combined cradle/battery/carry-case terms refer to the charging case, not three separate accessories. Later full-page open returns an access restriction. No paid test table or bypass is used. This is the standard model box overview, not a claim of a distinct current SKU bundle revision.

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.

Bsoundcore Space A40

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source10Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/headphones/soundcore-by-anker-space-a40/m408250Read 8 October 2026The same public box overview names one USB-A to USB-C connector cable. Length is not stated and is not borrowed from another Soundcore model.

Links

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Product page

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

us.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a39360111Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 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.

www.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a39360112Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Current official US full specifications and exact FAQ answers were captured through ordinary public indexed web results. Later full-page requests can redirect by region to Anker Nordics. No access barrier is bypassed. Official direct US native product JSON separately verifies the selected Black sales SKU and availability.

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.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdf4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original official A3936 User Manual from the current service index. English APP, WEARING, CHARGING, CONTROLS, LDAC and SPECS sections were read. English SPECS page EN 04, PDF page 6, was rendered to verify 16 ohms where text extraction corrupts the font.

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.

1.5years6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Wear-Space-A40-Earbuds-CorrectlyRead 8 October 2026Exact manufacturer Space A40 support article explicitly states an 18-month warranty, converted to 1.5 years. This is separate from statutory consumer rights or a retailer return period.

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