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| Live Buds 3 | AeroClip 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $199.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $169.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1105 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦280,000 | ₦238,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | JBL | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | January 8, 2024 (CES; retail Summer 2024) | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | JBL Live Buds 3 | AeroClip 2 |
| Price | $199.95 | $169.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 10mm | 12 mm |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | 12 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16 ohm | — |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB SPL @1kHz | — |
| Sound Features | JBL Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound, Personi-Fi 3.0 | Hi-Res Audio supported; Spatial audio: 3D Spatial Audio; Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes — True Adaptive Noise Cancelling | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes (Personi-Fi 3.0) | Yes, HearID 5.0 and custom EQ in Soundcore app |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0 custom EQ, AI translation (100+ languages), Nap Mode with offline white noise |
| Sound Modes | Adaptive ANC levels, ambient modes | — |
| Touch Controls | Yes, customizable; 1.45" touchscreen on case | No, physical buttons |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient sound control supported | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes, selectable via app | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP v1.4, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 (earbuds); 5.1 (case) | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC; LE Audio capable | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Black, Silver, Blue, Purple | Burgundy Red, Mist Blue, Midnight Black, Cloud White |
| Dimensions | Earbud 21.8 x 15.9 x 21.2mm; Case 61 x 51 x 30.8mm | — |
| Form Factor | In-ear bud-type TWS with smart touchscreen charging case | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 | IP57 |
| Materials | — | Hard plastic body, flexible titanium wire ear hook |
| Weight | 4.6g per earbud; case 73g | 6.2 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Device Battery Capacity | Earbud 60mAh; Case 620mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 4 hrs playback | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 40 hrs combined (10h ANC off / 8h ANC on + case) | Earbuds: Up to 8 hours; With case: Up to 32 hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, Anker Thus AI chip voice isolation |
| Mic Count | 6 total | 4 (+2 VPU bone-conduction sensors) |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Beamforming array with noise-reduction algorithm | 4 MEMS mics + 2 bone-conduction sensors (VPUs) |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | App-configured touch control | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 3-4 silicone sizes | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | 1.45" touchscreen smart charging case | — |
| Main Device | JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds | — |
| User Manual | Included | — |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | — |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Supported Devices | Any Bluetooth phone/tablet/laptop/TV | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | A 1.45" touchscreen charging case enables app-free ANC/playback control, paired with Hi-Res LDAC audio. | The Soundcore AeroClip 2 are open-ear clip-on earbuds with 12 mm dual-magnet drivers and Anker's Thus AI chip, supporting LDAC Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint. |