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JBL Overhauls Headphone Line at CES 2026 With Open‑Ear Push and New Endurance Sports Buds

The company centers its CES slate on OpenSound air‑conduction models to deliver awareness without sealing the ear canal.

Overview

  • JBL announced roughly 19 new audio products, highlighting open‑ear Sense models and fresh Endurance workout options alongside new value Tune headphones.
  • Sense Pro and Sense Lite use OpenSound air conduction, with the Pro adding 16.2mm drivers, Hi‑Res support, wireless charging, and up to 38 hours of battery; both arrive in March at $199.95 and $149.95.
  • Soundgear Clips introduce a clip‑on open‑ear form factor with up to 32 hours of playback, IP54 resistance, and a $149.95 price, shipping in March.
  • Endurance Zone debuts as JBL’s first open‑ear sports earbuds with IP68 durability, 32 hours total playtime, and a $179.95 price, listed for January availability.
  • Endurance Peak 4 brings Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Spatial Audio, IP68, and up to 48 hours of playtime for $129.95 in January, while the Pace neckband open‑ear model is $89.95 in January and the wired Run 3 versions follow in February at $24.95 (3.5mm) and $34.95 (USB‑C).