JBL's Headphones and Speakers That Stole the Show at CES 2026

At CES 2026, a grand stage for tech innovations, JBL made waves without being officially part of the show. The brand synchronized its latest product releases with the tech event, unveiling a collection of state-of-the-art headphones, earbuds, and speakers.

Revolutionary JBL Open Sound Collection

Enhancing its array of open-ear headphones, JBL introduced the Sense Pro and Sense Lite. These new entries, complementing the established Soundgear Sense, boast a secure earhook design, enhanced Bluetooth features, extended battery life, and superior audio enhancements.

The prestigious Sense Pro is equipped with the latest air conduction tech, delivering rich spatial sound, and includes four microphones for clear voice communication. Bluetooth 6, adaptive bass enhancement, hi-res wireless audio, Google Fast Pair, wireless charging, and 38 hours of playback time make it a standout model.

On the other hand, the Sense Lite is slightly pared down yet robust, with features like Bluetooth 5.4, Google Fast Pair, and up to 32 hours of listening time, presented at a lower price.

Sporty Enhancements: JBL Endurance Range

Targeted at fitness aficionados, the JBL Endurance series boasts five innovative models, including options with open-ear, in-ear, and wired styles. The premium Endurance Zone displays JBL’s unique OpenSound technology, impressive four-mic beamforming, and an outstanding IP68 resistance rating, ensuring up to 32 hours of usage.

Meanwhile, the Endurance Peak 4 earbuds, tailored for intense workouts, provide an immersive audio experience with spatial audio, Adaptive Noise Cancelling, and six powerful microphones, offering exceptional playback longevity of up to 48 hours.

Budget-Friendly JBL Tune Series

Incorporating affordability with performance, the 2026 JBL Tune collection introduces eight new headphone models in both on-ear and over-ear designs, priced between $40 and $150. This series serves as the economical companion to JBL's mid-range Live models.

Prominent entries include the JBL Tune 780NC and Tune 680NC, each featuring dual beamforming microphones and notable advancements like JBL Pure Bass Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, and Bluetooth 6, complemented by JBL Spatial Sound.

Apart from driver size differentiations—40mm for the 780NC and 32mm for the 680NC—the 780NC further benefits from JBL PersoniFi 3.0, tailoring audio output to individual hearing preferences.

Introducing JBL's Soundgear Clips

JBL debuts the Soundgear Clips, a novel addition to its open-ear lineup, employing clip-on earbud design. Featuring advanced air conduction audio technology, the Soundgear Clips ensure sound integrity while minimizing leakage.

Designed with elegance in mind, these stylish earbuds integrate touch controls, racking up significant playtime and robust protection features, benchmarked at 32 hours, with a design inspired by modern fashion aesthetics.