Every year at CES, we will get to see new JBL products that are announced which will start to ship to consumers sometime later in the year. Let’s cover the new products in the following categories – Gaming, True Wireless Earbuds, and Portable speakers.
Gaming
JBL continues to push out more products into their Gaming series, ‘Quantum’, with their first microphone, gaming earbuds, and a new wireless headset.
JBL Quantum Stream
JBL Quantum Stream is a USB microphone targeted at gamers and streamers. It is announced with a price of USD$99.95.
- 2 x 14mm Electret condenser with 24bit and 96kHz sampling rate
- Universal mounting solution with reversible stand allows for 360 degrees of movement, and the three stand options ensure optimal mic positioning
- Two selectable voice pick-up patterns to isolate one voice or include many
- Tap to mute button with RGB ring indicator light
- Voice monitoring directly through headphones and control voice volume and microphone gain directly on the mic
- Metal design, featuring an aluminium stand, metal ring and iron net
- JBL QuantumENGINE PC software compatibility for the customisation of EQ, RGB colours, mic mute/unmute and more
JBL Quantum TWS
If you’re not a fan of gaming headphones, then the new JBL Quantum TWS which is a pair of gaming earbuds may be something you’re looking for. You can use it with your smartphone or PC as it has both Bluetooth and 2.5GHz connectivity. JBL Quantum Stream is announced with a price of USD$149.95.
- JBL QuantumSURROUND for the spatial surround solution for immersive gaming
- True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with four beamforming mics and auto calibration
- Ambient Aware to filter in environmental noise to the player’s preference
- Six beamforming microphones (three on each earbud)
- Two-device connectivity via USB-C dongle or Bluetooth 5.2 for low latency connection
- 24-hours battery life – 8-hours with earbuds, 16 additional hours with charging case
- Lightweight, durable construction with IPX5 water resistance
- Multi AI support – simply push to talk with preferred smart assistants when connected to a mobile device
- Compatible with the JBL QuantumENGINE PC software and JBL Headphones app for audio customisation
JBL Quantum 910
The new JBL Quantum 910 is JBL’s new flagship over-ear wireless gaming headset with its proprietary head-tracking technology, the JBL QuantumSPHERE360. And this will be the first time it is featured in a wireless form factor. JBL Quantum 910 is announced with a price of USD$249.95.
- JBL QuantumSPHERE 360 with integrated head-tracking and DTS Headphone:X 2.0
- Hi-res certified 50mm drivers powered by the JBL QuantumSOUND Signature
- Active noise cancelling
- Dual wireless solutions: lossless 2.4G wireless and Bluetooth 5.2
- 24-hour battery life, with Play & Charge functionality
- Voice-focus beam microphone with echo and noise suppression
- Game-chat audio dial to regulate voice and game volume, developed for Discord
- Lightweight, durable construction with leather-wrapped, memory foam ear-cushions
- JBL QuantumENGINE PC software compatibility for customisation of EQ, RGB colours, mic mute/unmute and more
JBL Quantum 810 & JBL Quantum 610
If you do not require the above flagship features and want something more affordable, the JBL Quantum 810 (USD$199.95) & JBL Quantum 610 (USD$149.95) are also new gaming headsets announced at CES 2022.
Features of the JBL Quantum 810:
- Dual surround sound with JBL QuantumSURROUND and DTS Headphone:X 2.0
- Hi-res certified 50mm drivers powered by the JBL QuantumSOUND Signature
- Active noise cancelling
- Dual wireless solutions: lossless 2.4G wireless and Bluetooth 5.2
- 30-hour battery life, with Play & Charge functionality
- Voice-focus beam microphone with echo and noise suppression
- Game-chat audio dial to regulate voice and game volume, developed for Discord
- Lightweight, durable construction with leather-wrapped, memory foam ear cushions
- JBL QuantumENGINE PC software compatibility for customisation of EQ, RGB colours, mic mute/unmute and more
Features of the JBL Quantum 610:
- Dual surround sound with JBL QuantumSURROUND and DTS Headphone:X 2.0
- Lossless 2.4G wireless
- 40-hour battery life, with Play & Charge functionality
- Earcup positioned game-chat audio dial to regulate voice and game volume, developed for Discord (also compatible with other chat services like Skype and TeamSpeak
- Voice-focus flip-up boom microphone with auto on/off mute feature
- JBL QuantumENGINE PC software compatibility for customisation of EQ, RGB colours, mic mute/unmute and more
True Wireless Earbuds
The new earbuds announced by JBL at CES 2022 are from the LIVE and REFLECT series, with a total of 3 new true wireless earbuds to look forward to.
JBL LIVE Pro 2
The LIVE Pro line are earbuds which compete directly with the AirPods Pro with a stem-designed earbuds and feature active noise cancelling (ANC). JBL LIVE Pro 2 is announced with a price of USD$149.95.
- JBL’s Signature Sound
- Up to 40 hours of playback time (10 hours in the earbud; 30 hours from charging case)
- True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient
- 6 microphones with noise and wind isolation technology
- Dual Connect + Sync with Google Fast Pair
- Hands-Free Voice Control with Google Assistant
- All Access Touch Control or use via the dedicated JBL headphone app
- IPX5 rating (waterproof and sweatproof)
- Speed charge 15mins = 4 hours via Qi compatible charging
JBL LIVE Free 2
The LIVE Free line are meant for those who don’t like a stem design and prefer a more seamless design. The JBL LIVE Free 2 is announced with a price of USD$149.95.
- JBL Signature Sound
- Up to 35 hours of playback (7 hours in the earbud; 28 hours from charging case)
- True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient
- 6 microphones with noise- and wind-isolation technology
- Dual Connect + Sync with Google Fast Pair
- Hands-Free Voice Control with Google Assistant
- All-Access Touch Control or use via the dedicated JBL headphone app
- IPX5 rating (waterproof and sweatproof)
JBL Reflect Aero
Fitness enthusiasts will have another pair of JBL earbuds to look forward to with the new JBL Reflect Aero, which is announced with a price of USD$149.95.
- JBL Signature Sound
- 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 technology
- True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient
- Adjustable ear-fin for a secure fit
- Hands-Free Voice Control with Google Assistant
- IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating with reflective accents
- Customizable all-access touch control through the JBL Headphones App
Portable speakers
Out of the many series of portable speakers JBL has, we are getting new products from the Pulse, BoomBox, and Wind range this year.
JBL Pulse 5
The JBL Pulse 5 sports a new design to showcase its electrifying ambient lightshow together with its 360° immersive sound experience. It is announced with a price of USD$249.95.
- JBL Original Pro Sound
- Vibrant 360 LED light show
- JBL Portable app to control your light show colours
- Wireless Bluetooth streaming V5.3, and connect up to two smartphones or tablets to the speaker
- 12 hours of playtime on a single charge with USB-C charging
- IP67 waterproof and dustproof
- Pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to pump up the party
JBL BoomBox 3
- JBL Original Pro Sound
- Listen all day with a built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery that supports up to 24 hours of playtime
- Wireless Bluetooth Streaming V5.3 to connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets
- Pair with two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to pump up the party
- IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof
- Built-in Power Bank to charges smartphones and tablets via USB even while music is playing
JBL Wind 3 & 3S
The Wind Series are portable speakers that can be easily attached to bicycle. The JBL Wind 3 retails for USD$79.95 while the Wind 3S is USD$69.95. The difference between both models is that the Wind 3 comes with FM radio.
- Handlebar Mount
- Two different EQ modes
- Multiple playback sources: Bluetooth, Micro SD, AUX in. FM Radio option with LED display for Wind 3 model only
- Wireless Bluetooth Streaming
- Hands-free calling option for crystal clear calls
- 5 Hours of Playtime
- IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof