Harman, which produces JBL and Harman Kardon audio products have unveiled many new products at its CES 2021 event. Let’s start with JBL.
JBL Tour Series (NEW)
JBL has added a new series to their personal audio portfolio, the JBL Tour Series. The JBL Tour Series is designed for business professionals who demand a sleek design packed with smart and advanced technology.
JBL Tour ONE
JBL Tour ONE is an over-ear noise cancelling headphones which offers JBL’s True Adaptive Noise Cancellation technology. This technology which monitors environmental sound and automatically adapts to the perfect level of noise cancellation. There is a feature called SilentNow, which allows users to activate noise cancellation mode without activating Bluetooth, through a simple touch of a dedicated button.
JBL Tour ONE features:
- True Adaptive Noise Cancelling
- 40mm dynamic drivers
- Hi-Res Audio Certified to support frequencies up to 40kHz
- 50 hours of total music playback
- 25 hours with Noise Cancelling and Bluetooth on
- 50 hours with Bluetooth only
- Speed Charge (10-minutes of charging = 2 hours of playback)
- Adaptive Ambient Aware & TalkThru
- 4-mic technology for superior call quality
- Hands-free voice capability with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- USB-C charging
- Auto Play/Pause
- SilentNow and “My Alarm” feature for traveling
- Smart Switch, optimized for listening to music versus a movie
- Compatibility with the JBL Headphones App to customize listening and using behaviors
- Fast Pair
JBL Tour Pro+
JBL Tour Pro+ is a pair of true wireless earbuds. JBL Tour Pro+ also features the same Adaptive Noise Cancelling technology. Convenience features such as Fast Pair automatically pairs the earbuds to an Android user’s device as soon as the case is opened, while Dual Connect + Sync allows users to play music or make calls with either earbud. JBL Tour Pro+ is rated to last over 30 hours of total music playback, and is Qi wireless charging capable. It also features 3-mic beamforming array technology for better voice clarity.
JBL Tour Pro+ features:
- Adaptive Noise Cancelling
- 6.8mm dynamic drivers
- Over 30 hours of total music playback
- 6 hours with Active Noise Cancelling
- 8 hours with Bluetooth only
- Speed Charge (10-minutes of charging = 1 hour of playback)
- Adaptive Ambient Aware and TalkThru
- Voice Clarity with 3-mic beamforming array technology
- Dual Connect + Sync and Fast Pair
- Hands-free voice capability with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- IPX4 Sweatproof
- SilentNow and My Alarm
- Smart Audio & Video, optimized for listening to music versus a movie
- Customized tap panel control
- “Check My Best Fit”, allowing users to check the ear fit by app
- Compatibility with the JBL Headphones App to customize listening and behaviors
JBL REFLECT Series
One new addition which is the JBL Reflect Mini NC TWS, which is an update to the JBL Reflect Flow.
JBL Reflect Mini NC TWS
JBL Reflect Mini NC TWS is equipped with Active Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient. The design of the Reflect Mini is streamlined to be more compact and has adjustable ear-fins for a comfortable fit. JBL Reflect Mini NC TWS boasts an IPX7 waterproof rating with up to 21 hours of playtime.
JBL Reflect Mini NC TWS features:
- Up to 7 hours of music playback, 21 hours when combined with USB-C charging case
- 6mm dynamic drivers
- Active Noise Canceling with Smart Ambient
- Adjustable ear-fin for a secure fit
- Built-in voice capabilities with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- IPX7 waterproof and sweatproof rating with reflective accents
- Hands-free stereo calls with auto-pause
- Dual Connect + Sync – Independent earbud use
- Google Fast Pair
- Compatible with My JBL Headphones App
JBL LIVE Series
Four new products consisting of a mix of true wireless, over-ear and on-ear headphones.
JBL LIVE PRO+
JBL LIVE PRO+ is a pair of true wireless earbuds which feature a stem design. They feature Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient. There are three mics in each earbud with echo-cancelling technology to improve voice clarity in various environment. JBL LIVE PRO+ is rated at IPX4 water-resistant, and is Qi compatible wireless charging.
JBL LIVE PRO+ is available in four color options – Black, White, Pink and Beige.
JBL LIVE PRO+ features:
- Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient
- Wireless Charging; Qi compatible
- Echo Cancelling Mic Technology
- Dual Connect + Sync
- Auto Play/Pause
- Up to 7 hours of playback in the earbuds (6 hours if using noise cancelling feature)
- Compact charging case that holds up to 21 hours of battery life
- Touch control
- Customizable with My JBL Headphones app
- IPX4 water resistant
- Fast Pair
- Speed charge via USB Type-C
- Hands-free voice capability with multiple voice services (Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant)
- Hotword and Device Action support
JBL LIVE FREE NC+
JBL LIVE FREE NC+ is a pair of true wireless earbuds. It is rated to last up to 21 hours of total playback and has an IPX7 waterproof rating. The JBL LIVE FREE NC+ offers Active Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient technology. There also other features such as Dual Connect + Sync, Qi compatible wireless charging. Controls on the earbuds are done via touch.
JBL LIVE FREE NC+ is available in four color options – Black, Blue, White and Rose.
JBL LIVE FREE NC+ features:
- Active Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient
- Wireless Charging; Qi compatible
- Dual Connect + Sync
- Auto Play/Pause
- Fast Pair
- Speed charge via USB Type-C
- Up to 7 hours of playback in the earbuds
- Compact wireless charging case that holds up to 14 hours of battery life
- Touch control
- Touch & Talk with multiple voice services (Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant)
- IPX7 waterproof & sweatproof
JBL LIVE 660NC
JBL LIVE 660NC is an over-ear headphones. It is equipped with up to 40 hours of battery life while using Adaptive Noise Cancelling or 50 hours without. There is also Multi-point connection capabilities and easy access to voice assistants – by using voice commands or with press and hold on the ear cup.
JBL LIVE 660NC is available in three color options – Black, Blue and White.
JBL LIVE 660NC features:
- Auto Play/Pause
- Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient
- Hands-free voice capability with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Stereo calls
- Multi-Point Connection
- Up to 50 hours of playback (40 hours if using adaptive noise cancelling feature)
- Speed Charge (10-minute charge = 4 hours playtime)
- Hotword and Device Action support
- Customizable with My JBL Headphones app
JBL LIVE 460NC
JBL LIVE 460NC is a an on-ear headphones, featuring Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient technology. There is also Multi-point connection capabilities and easy access to voice assistants – by using voice commands or with press and hold on the ear cup. Battery life is also rated at 50 hours of playback.
JBL LIVE 460NC is available in four color options – Black, Blue, White and Rose.
JBL LIVE 460NC features:
- Auto Play/Pause
- Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient
- Hands-free voice capability with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Stereo calls
- Multi-Point Connection
- Up to 50 hours of playback
- Speed Charge (10-minute charge = 4 hours playtime)
- Hotword and Device Action support
- Customizable with My JBL Headphones app
JBL TUNE Series
Four new products – two in-ear wireless earphone, and two on-ear headphones.
JBL TUNE 660NC & JBL TUNE 510BT
Both the JBL TUNE 660NC and 510BT are on-ear headphones. Both models share similar features such as Speed Charge (5-minutes of charging = 2 hours of playback), multi-point connection, and a foldable design. The difference is that JBL TUNE 660NC has Active Noise Cancelling and longer battery life than the JBL TUNE 510BT.
The JBL TUNE 660NC has three color options – black, blue and white. The JBL TUNE 510BT has three color options – black, blue and white.
JBL TUNE 660NC features:
- Active Noise Cancelling
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 55 hours total battery life
- 44 hours with Noise Cancelling
- Speed Charge
- 5-minutes of charging = 2 hours of playback
- Multi-point connection
- Hands-free calls
- Voice assistants supported
JBL TUNE 510BT features:
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 40 hours battery life
- Speed Charge
- 5-minutes of charging = 2 hours of playback
- Multi-point connection
- Hands-free calls
- Voice assistants supported
- Foldable design for a comfortable fit
JBL TUNE 215BT & JBL TUNE 125BT
Both the JBL TUNE 215BT and 125BT are wireless earphones. Both models share similar features such as Speed Charge (10-minutes of charging = 1 hours of playback), multi-point connection, and tangle-free flat cable. The difference between the two earphones is that the 215BT is an open-fit type of earphones, while the 125BT is an in-ear design.
JBL TUNE 215BT features:
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 16 hours battery life
- Speed Charge
- 10-minutes of charging = 1-hour of playback
- Multi-point connection
- Hands-free calls
- Tangle-free flat cable
- Comfort-fit earbuds
- Voice assistants supported
JBL TUNE 125BT features:
- JBL Pure Bass Sound
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 16 hours battery life
- Speed Charge
- 10-minutes of charging = 1 hour of playback
- Multi-point connection
- Hands-free calls with tangle-free flat cable
- Magnetic earbuds for easy cable management
- Voice assistants supported
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
The new Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has improved with two 25mm dual tweeters and built-in Li-on rechargeable battery that provides 8 hours of playtime. You can also pair another Onyx Studio 7 to enable Harman Kardon wireless Dual Sound feature for stereo listening.
The design of the Onyx Studio 7 features an elegant round silhouette. The speaker is madefrom premium materials featuring a sleek, die-cast anodized aluminum carrying handle. The Onyx Studio 7 is available in three color options – Charcoal Black, Marine Blue and Winter Gray.