JBL Announces Collection of True Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation at CES 2022

Last Updated on January 6, 2022 by Anu Joy

CES 2022 saw JBL announce three new true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC). All three earbuds—the JBL Live Pro 2, the JBL Live Free 2, and the JBL Reflect Aero promise better battery life and smart ambient noise. They will also come with six microphones that JBL claims will improve the quality of voice calls. Moreover, all three earbuds are gym-friendly since they have a rating of at least IPX5 for water and sweat resistance.

Let’s take a closer look at the JBL Live Pro 2, the JBL Live Free 2, and the JBL Reflect Aero specifications, price and availability.

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JBL Live Pro 2 Specifications, Features

The JBL Live Pro 2 borrows Apple Airpods’ stickbud design and supports adaptive ANC. It allows you to control how much background noise you want to let in with its smart ambient mode. The earbuds come with support for Amazon Alexa as well as Google Assistant, along with on-board touch controls for certain commands. JBL claims that the Live Pro 2 will have a battery life of 10 hours, and an additional 30 hours of battery life in the case. A 15-minute charge promises up to four hours of playback.

JBL Live Free 2 Specifications, Features

The JBL Live Free 2 has gone the traditional route with its design and is also the most compact of the three earbuds. It will have a battery life of only seven hours, as opposed to that of the JBL Live Pro 2 which can last for ten hours. On the other hand, the JBL Live Free 2 is said to have an additional 28 hours of battery life in the case.

JBL Reflect Aero Specifications, Features

The JBL Reflect Aero is designed for more strenuous workouts. It comes with adjustable ear fins to hold the earbuds in place when you’re moving about. It is rated IP68 for even better protection from water and dust. JBL claims that it will have up to eight hours of battery life along with 16 hours of full charge in the case.

JBL Live Pro 2, JBL Live Free 2, JBL Reflect Aero Availability

The JBL Live Pro 2, JBL Live Free 2, and JBL Reflect Aero will go on sale from spring 2022 and will be available for purchase through the official website and select retail stores. All three earbuds come with a price tag of $150 (roughly ₹11,200). JBL is yet to announce the price and availability of these products in India.