CES 2024: JBL Expands & Updates Portable, Headphone & Microphone Lines

Every year, tech giants save up major announcements to make waves at CES. Rather than just one huge launch at CES 2024, today, JBL announced upgrades to more than 20 of their headphone, portables and microphone lines, as well as a couple of new devices.

Headphones:

JBL’s headphones have often been a favourite at CGM. The company is upgrading six headphone models at CES 2024 across their Live and Tune lines. This includes upgrades to their battery life, Bluetooth 5.3 capabilities, EQ customization tools, and Adaptive and True Adaptive Noise Cancelling technologies.

The Live TWS 3 earbud line is receiving the Smart Charging Case treatment, bringing the innovative case to the Buds, Beam and Flex lines. This case allows users to access all the important features directly on the case without accessing the smartphone app.

Upgrades aren’t all they had in store for CES 2024, either. The company is launching the Soundgear Sense open-ear earbuds featuring four microphones, JBL OpenSound Technology, IP54 splash and dust resistance. They are also a hybrid design, so you can wear them as both wireless earbuds or with a wire that connects the two. They also announced their USB-C wired offering, the Tune 310C, featuring high-resolution audio with JBL Pure Bass sound.

At CES 2024, they also announced upgrades to the Headphones app to support the JBL Quantum 910X/P coming February 2024 and the Quantum 360X/P in March. This will allow adjustments via Bluetooth on any mobile device while gaming without interruption, as well as customization of RGB, audio and microphone settings, and more. 

JBL Headphones CES 2024 Announcements:

• The JBL Tune 520BT ($49.95) wireless headphones offer a lightweight, foldable design, 57-hour battery life with a 5-minute quick charge, Bluetooth 5.3 for high-quality streaming, and seamless device switching. 
• The JBL Tune 670NC ($99.95) headphones deliver an upgraded 70-hour battery life, 3-hour quick charge, Bluetooth 5.3 with LE for dual-device connectivity, and advanced features like Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Ambient Aware, and TalkThru. 
• The JBL Tune 720BT ($79.95) wireless over-ear headphones feature an extended 76-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.3 for high-quality streaming, and user-friendly earcup buttons for instant volume control and call management. 
• The JBL Tune 770NC ($129.95) wireless over-ear headphones offer an upgraded 70-hour battery life, a 3-hour quick charge, and utilize Bluetooth 5.3 with LE for energy-efficient, high-quality wireless streaming. 
• The JBL Live 770NC ($199.95) wireless headphones feature True Adaptive Noise Cancelling, up to 65 hours of battery life, JBL Spatial Sound, and personalized audio with HARMAN’s Personi-Fi 2.0 technology via the JBL Headphone app. 
• The JBL Live 670NC ($129.95) headphones offer True Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Smart Ambient technology, advanced personalization with HARMAN’s Personi-Fi 2.0 via the JBL Headphones app, immersive JBL Spatial Sound, and clear communication through 2 beamforming mics. 
• The JBL Soundgear Sense ($149.95) offers JBL OpenSound Technology, 24-hour playtime, and personalized comfort, ideal for top-quality sound and comfort, whether on city streets or at home, customizable through the JBL Headphones app. 
• The JBL Tune 310C ($24.95) offers broad USB-C compatibility, a built-in DAC, and high-resolution audio with JBL Pure Bass sound, catering to on-the-go music enthusiasts and showcasing JBL’s commitment to audio excellence and innovation
• The JBL Live TWS 3 ($199.95) series, available in three wearing styles (Buds, Beam, and Flex), combines comfort, flexibility, Hi-Res Audio Wirelessly, JBL Signature Sound, Bluetooth 5.3 with LE for stable multipoint connections, an extended battery life, and an IP55 waterproof rating, providing users with a stylish and durable audio experience.
  • JBL Live Buds 3: Bud-style headphones with an ergonomic fit
  • JBL Live Beam 3: Closed-type stick headphones with an ergonomic fit
  • JBL Live Flex 3: Open-type stick headphones with an ergonomic fit

All new JBL Tune, Live, Soundgear Sense, and Tune 310C headphones will be available online in March 2024. The Live 3 earbuds are coming summer 2024.

Portables: 

One of my personal favourite portables ever was the JBL Pulse 4 speaker. Their team has a wide line of portable speakers, whether you’re looking to throw a party, take your dogs on a walk or listen to music in the shower. At CES 2024, JBL announced upgrades to the Xtreme 4, Clip 5, and Go 4. The devices will now be made with recycled fabric and plastics, and printing on packaging is done with soy ink. 

Enhancements in the JBL Xtreme 4 include AI Sound Boost, a replaceable battery for extended lifespan, Bluetooth 5.3, IP67 waterproof and dustproof, a multi-speaker connection and a power bank providing 24 hours of playtime. The Clip 5 now features a larger, more accessible opening on its carabiner, an increase in driver power, JBL Portable app support, and multispeaker connection via Auracast. The smallest in their lineup, the Go 4, has an updated shape and strap.

CES 2024 also brought the latest evolution of JBL’s PartyBox Lineup, launching the JBL PartyBox Club 120, JBL PartyBox Stage 320, and JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic.  Beginning with the newest accessory, the PartyBox Wireless Mic features two plug-and-play wireless mics with a cardioid patter pick-up. They are compatible with all JBL PartyBox speakers, come with 20 hours of playtime, and can be charged while being used.

The PartyBox Club 120 features deep bass and has a “symmetric and themed light show,” which includes starry lights, cool light trails, and strobe light effects that sync with your music. It hosts two mic inputs and a guitar input, a replaceable battery for longevity, is compatible with the PartyBox App and can be paired with other Auracast-enabled devices.

The PartyBox Stage 320 comes loaded with JBL Pro Sound, two high-sensitivity woofers and dual tweeters, and a sturdy handle and wheels for easy transport. This also has the replaceable battery feature mentioned above and features a 10-minute FastCharge boost, which adds up to two hours of playtime. 

JBL Portables CES 2024 Announcements:

• The JBL PartyBox Stage 320 ($599.95) provides superior JBL Original Pro Sound, portability with telescopic handle and wheels, 18 hours playtime (extendable with replaceable battery), multi-unit pairing, Auracast™speaker connectivity, and AI Sound Boost for optimized, distortion-free sound. 
• The JBL PartyBoxClub 120 ($399.95) combines JBL Original Pro Sound with a vibrant light show, unlimited PartyBox pairing, Auracast™ connectivity, 12 hours of playtime (extendable with replaceable battery), dual mic inputs, a guitar input, and compatibility with the JBL PartyBox App for an immersive audio-visual experience. 
• The JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic ($149.95) is a must-have accessory for PartyBox speakers, providing clear voice and crisp sound with a plug-and-play two-mic pack, JBL PartyBox Cardioid pattern pickup main sound, a shock mount system, a built-in pop filter, compatibility with all JBL PartyBox speakers, and 20 hours of playtime with a rechargeable battery. 
• The JBL Xtreme 4 ($379.95) delivers a powerful and distortion-free sound experience anywhere, now enhanced with AI Sound Boost, a replaceable battery, Bluetooth 5.3, IP67 waterproof and dustproof design, multi-speaker connection, and a 24-hour power bank for versatile indoor or outdoor use. 
• The JBL Clip 5 ($79.95) features an easier-to-use carabiner, delivers streamlined sound, consistent bass, 12 hours of playtime, Bluetooth 5.3, IP67 waterproof and dustproof design, JBL Portable app support, and multi-speaker connection, making it the perfect travel companion. 
• The JBL Go 3 ($49.95), JBL’s smallest portable speaker, offers robust sound, punchy bass, 7 hours of playtime, IP67 waterproof and dustproof design, Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio, multi-speaker connection, and a travel-friendly silhouette for easy grab-and-go convenience. 

The Xtreme 4, Clip 5 and Go 4 will be available online in June 2024. The PartyBox Club 120, PartyBox Stage 320, and PartyBox Wireless Mic will be available online in April 2024.

Microphones:

At CES 2024, JBL also announced an expansion to their Quantum microphone line with the Quantum Stream Talk, Quantum Stream Studio and Quantum Stream Wireless. All three are condenser microphones and feature packaging crafted from FSC-certified paper and printed with soy ink.

The Quantum Stream Talk entry-level model has a shock-absorbing base and super-cardioid pick-up pattern. The Quantum Stream Wireless is a wearable mic with environmental noise cancelling and an omnidirectional pattern. Finally, the premium addition to the line is the Quantum Stream Studio, which has a quad pattern pick-up for one user or multiple guests, an RGB-lit volume meter, and a universal mounting system to suit your needs. 

JBL Microphones CES Announcements:

• The flagship JBL Quantum Stream Studio ($149.99) microphone elevates recordings with three condenser microphones, a 192 kHz/24 bits broadcast sampling rate, quad-pattern pickup design for versatile scenarios, universal mounting, RGB-lit volume meter, and a dynamic range compressor for distortion-free and enjoyable recordings, calls, or streams. 
• The JBL Quantum Stream Talk ($49.99), an introductory model, features built-in JBL QuantumENGINE PC software for microphone EQ adjustments, ensuring background noise-free recordings optimized for solo streaming. 
• Designed for creators on the go, the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless ($99.99) features a wearable, clip-on design, omnidirectional pattern for high-quality sound, lightweight portability, and environmental noise cancelling for uninterrupted recordings. 

The Quantum Stream Talk, Quantum Stream Studio and Quantum Stream Wireless will be available online in March 2024.

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