JBL shows off new true wireless earbuds and speakers at CES 2022 – nation.lk – The Nation Newspaper
JBL usually shows up at CES with a bunch of new gadgets, and CES 2022 is no exception. On offer this year are three new true wireless earbud models, and seven new Bluetooth speakers, including a bicycle-friendly model and a unit that can do double duty as a car speaker and a portable speaker.
JBL Live Pro 2: $150, available in spring 2022
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JBL’s stem-based true wireless earbuds get better battery life and better protection from water when compared to the previous Live Pro+ model.
Up to 40 hours of playback time (10 hours in the earbud; 30 hours from charging case)
Adaptive noise canceling (AANC) with Smart Ambient (transparency mode)
6 microphones with noise and wind isolation
Google Fast Pair
Hands-free voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
Customizable touch controls via the dedicated JBL headphone app
IPX5 rating
A quick charge of 15 minutes gives you four hours of playtime
Wireless charging
JBL Live Free 2: $150, available in spring 2022
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If you prefer a more compact, stemless design, the Live Free 2 might be the way to go. They get an entirely new design over the previous Live Free NC+, with polished accents, a more ergonomic shape, and better battery life. They also benefit from Google Fast Pair. However, the new buds aren’t as waterproof (IPX5 vs. IPX7).
Up to 35 hours of playback (7 hours in the earbud; 28 hours from charging case)
Adaptive noise canceling (AANC) with Smart Ambient (transparency mode)
6 microphones with noise and wind isolation
Google Fast Pair
Hands-free voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
Customizable touch controls via the dedicated JBL headphone app
IPX5 rating
JBL Reflect Aero: $150, available in spring 2022
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An update to the previous JBL Reflect Mini NC, the Reflect Aero now have adaptive noise cancellation, an improved ear fin design, more battery life, and better water protection (IP68 vs. IP67).
Up to 24 hours of playback (8 hours in the earbud; 16 hours from charging case)
6.8mm dynamic drivers
6 microphones with noise and wind isolation
Adaptive noise canceling (AANC) with Smart Ambient (transparency mode)
Adjustable ear fin for a secure fit
Hands-Free Voice Control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
IP68 waterproof and dust-proof rating, with reflective accents
Customizable all-access touch control through the JBL Headphones App
JBL PartyBox Encore and Encore Essential
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JBL’s PartyBox returns in two new models, the $400 Encore (shown above), which will be a Sam’s Club exclusive coming in summer 2022, and the $300 Encore Essential, which will be widely available beginning in March 2022.
The two speakers are similar, with both offering 100 watts of output power, JBL’s Lightshow feature, IPX4 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.1, Bluetooth stereo pairing with a second speaker, playback from USB and aux-in inputs, and compatibility with the JBL PartyBox app.
However, the Encore comes with two digital wireless microphones, and has a longer battery life (10 hours versus 6 for the Encore Essential).
JBL Pulse 5: $250, available summer 2022
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JBL’s small but mighty portable party speaker gets a redesign in the Pulse 5 with a new speaker array, featuring a larger passive radiator, a woofer focused on delivering mid- to low-frequency sound, and an added tweeter. Now, in addition to being waterproof, the Pulse 5 is also dustproof, with an IPX67 rating.
Like previous Pulse speakers, the Pulse 5 offers:
JBL 360-degree Pro sound
360 LED light show: A variety of light show themes and customizations that sync with your music
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