JBL have announced their upcoming lineup of earbuds for 2026, with a new range of open-ear style buds focusing on delivering quality sound in a range of styles . 

Almost the entire range will utilise JBL OpenSound Technology which uses ‘air-conduction’ technology to deliver high quality sound with minimal loss to your ears, without blocking off the world around you.

JBL Sense

The new range of JBL open-ear earbuds includes the JBL Sense Pro and JBL Sense Lite offering all-day comfort with ‘exceptional call quality’. 

The JBL Sense Pro are aimed at the more high-end audio listener with the buds including JBL OpenSound as well as Spatial Audio support. 

The buds include 16.2mm drivers that offer Hi-Res Audio Wireless with Adaptive Bass Boost to enhance overall sound quality. 

With eight hours of runtime – 38 including the case, with a 10 minute quick charge netting you four hours of playback, the Sense Pro have an ergonomic design that’s ready for all-day use.

The JBL Sense Lite is a lightweight option with a more balanced design that’s designed to fit various ear shapes.

The OpenSound earbuds include Enhanced Beamforming Technology and Adaptive Bass Boost Algorithm for a great sound which JBL says maximises privacy. 

At the moment the Sense Pro are not listed on the JBL website, but you can find the JBL Sense Lite priced at $149.95 in a whole range of colours.

Soundgear CLIPS

There’s also the Soundgear CLIPS, JBL’s first OpenSound Earclips which will be available in a range of four translucent colours.

The lightweight Soundgear Clips fit around your ears delivering OpenSound via air conduction with the new SonicArc shape positioning the speaker for the best performance, without sound leaking out.

The buds are IP54 dust and water resistant, and last up to eight hours, with the case adding another 24 hours.

Endurance 

JBL is also launching into sports-focused open-ear buds with the JBL Endurance series including the  JBL Endurance Zone, JBL Endurance Peak 4, JBL Endurance Pace and JBL Endurance Run 3.

The Endurance Zone is the headliner for the launch, with a rugged design and IP68 water and dust resistance so you can workout hard in any weather. 

The buds can last up to eight hours at a time, with 32 hours total including the charging case that can charge three hours in 10 minutes.

The buds come with liquid silicone ear hooks and adaptable memory wire to ensure they stay in place. 

The Endurance Peak 4 buds are without OpenSound, instead bringing Active Noise Cancellation to the Endurance Peak line as well as JBL Pure Bass Sound with Spatial Audio. 

Like the Endurance Zone, the Endurance Peak 4 offers IP68 water and dust resistance so you can work out any time, and with the JBL ergonomic TwistLock ear hooks you can ensure a secure fit. 

The Endurance Pace offers the deep, powerful bass and precise, directional audio of JBL OpenSound, with a flexible titanium memory wire neckband able to connect the headset without losing shape so you can stay comfortable. 

The buds last up to 10 hours playing your favourite music and quick charge for four hours use in just 10 minutes. 

Last in the line is the JBL Endurance Run 3 which brings a wired option to the Endurance Line. These buds come in USB-C and 3.5mm form factors and deliver JBL Pure Bass Sound, with Hi-Res Audio on USB-C.

The buds come with an IP65 rating and also include the JBL FlipHook design to ensure they stay in place and you can also tune your sound with EQ presets.