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Here’s How to Pick the Perfect Pair of JBL Headphones and Earbuds
As one of the most storied audio brands, JBL boasts a vast, constantly expanding lineup of headphones and earbuds. From super cheap earphones that cost just around $10 to premium over-ear cans for both wired and wireless listening, there's a solid JBL product out there for everyone, no matter your budget or lifestyle.
We thoroughly tested JBL's range of headphones and earbuds to help you find the perfect pair for your listening needs. We combed through specs, spent countless hours researching reviews, and tested products daily.
The Best JBL Headphones and Earbuds
What to Consider
All JBL headphones and earbuds deliver an audio performance that's among the finest in their price range. But before you commit to a pair, there are a few things you need to know.
Sound Quality
Let's start with the subtle differences between JBL Signature and JBL Pro sound. The former brings a powerful and entertaining listening experience with a slightly boosted bass. Available within the brands' range-topping headphones and earbuds, the JBL's Pro sound is more balanced and detail-rich, which I found to be better suited for listening to higher-quality content.
In addition to the above sound options, some reasonably priced JBL headphones and earbuds deliver a Pure Bass sound. As the name suggests, this feature keeps the bass bumping and provides a significantly enhanced low range. While entertaining, the sonic experience is less detailed than JBL Signature and Pro sound.
Companion App
It's also worth noting that the best JBL wireless headphones and earbuds have a companion app, which allows you to customize the sound and their controls. The app is also handy for keeping the products' firmware and features up to date.
Additional Features
Unless you're shopping on a super tight budget, you'll be able to find a wireless pair of JBL headphones or earbuds. In addition to a solid sound for the price point and convenient controls, the brand's latest wireless headsets have robust battery life, up-to-date Bluetooth 5.0 (or higher) connectivity, and a futureproof USB-C connector for charging. Our favorite JBL true wireless earbuds also have a battery case compatible with wireless charging.
Find your next favorite headphones or earbuds (or both!) among these extensively researched and tested JBL offerings.
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1) Tour PRO+ Wireless Earbuds
JBL
amazon.com
$149.95
Key Features
- Sound: 6.8-millimeter audio drivers with JBL Pro sound
- Noise cancellation: Yes (with Ambient Aware and TalkThru modes)
- Battery Life: Up to 8 hours (6 hours with noise cancellation)
- Other: IPX5 water-resistant, JBL companion app
The JBL Tour Pro+ true wireless earbuds are among the best worth your attention. They have a sleek design, excellent sound quality with high-quality noise cancellation, hands-free access to virtual assistants, and elaborate app controls.
The Tour Pro+ earbuds have solid battery life, and disabling their noise cancellation will noticeably extend the time you rock out between charges. The product's wireless charging-compatible storage case holds up to 24 additional hours' worth of tunes.
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2) Tune 115 TWS Wireless Earbuds
JBL
amazon.com
$49.88
Key Features
- Sound: 5.8-millimeter audio drivers with JBL Pure Bass sound
- Noise cancellation: No
- Battery life: Up to 6 hours
- Other: Hands-free virtual assistant access
The JBL Tune 115 TWS wireless earbuds are our favorite for budget-conscious buyers. Priced well below $100, the true wireless earphones have a characterful design, a lightweight build, a powerful sound with booming bass, and hands-free access to your preferred virtual assistant. You can order the buds in black or white.
It’s worth noting that, unlike their pricier siblings, the Tune 115 TWS wireless earbuds don’t have a sophisticated microphone setup or compatibility with JBL’s mobile app. The buds’ 6-hour battery maximum battery life is not great but, given their price point, is plenty sufficient. Their USB-C case holds more than two additional charges.
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3) Live Free 2 Wireless Earbuds
JBL
amazon.com
$149.99
Key Features
- Sound: 6.8-millimeter audio drivers with JBL Signature sound
- Noise cancellation: Yes (with Smart Ambient mode)
- Battery life: Up to 7 hours (6 hours with noise cancellation)
- Other: IPX5 water-resistant, JBL companion app
The Live Free 2 wireless earbuds — JBL’s latest — are among the best for most consumers. For less than $150, the do-everything buds have a sleek and colorful design, a durable build with a workout-ready rating for water resistance, a comfy fit, powerful sound, and active noise cancellation with smart ambient tech.
The earphones’ call quality is also excellent, courtesy of six onboard microphones. Their wireless charging-equipped battery case holds a pair of additional charges. You can order the Live Free 2 in black, white, or blue.
amazon.com - 5/11
4) Tour One Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
JBL
amazon.com
$149.95
Key Features
- Sound: 40-millimeter audio drivers with JBL Pro sound, Hi-Res Audio compatibility
- Noise cancellation: Yes (with Ambient Aware and TalkThru modes)
- Battery life: Up to 50 hours (25 hours with noise cancellation)
- Other: JBL companion app
The JBL Tour One wireless noise-canceling headphones are the audio maker’s best yet, and a solid rival to the finest Bose and Sony offerings. The premium cans have a pleasantly understated design, a comfy fit with a convenient button and touch controls, top-tier sound with Hi-Res Audio support, and clever noise cancellation — all of which make them the best JBL headphones out there.
The Tour One headphones deliver an excellent performance during calls, thanks to a quartet of onboard microphones. They offer hands-free access to Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant. With support for Google Fast Pair tech, the cans are effortlessly easy to pair with Android devices.
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5) Live Pro TWS 2 Wireless Earbuds
JBL
amazon.com
$149.95
Key Features
- Sound: 11-millimeter audio drivers with JBL Signature sound
- Noise cancellation: Yes (with Smart Ambient tech)
- Battery Life: Up to 10 hours (8 hours with noise cancellation)
- Other: JBL companion app
The Live Pro 2 true wireless earbuds, like the previous iteration, are JBL's best alternative to the ubiquitous Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro. The buds have an AirPods Pro-resembling stem design (JBL calls it stick), a comfy fit, great sound, and top-tier noise cancellation, all at a great price point.
Compared to the AirPods and the AirPods Pro, the JBL Live Pro+ earbuds offer much longer battery life and app-enabled tools for adjusting the sound and the noise cancellation. You can also choose a pair with a matching case in four colors (black, blue, pink, and silver).
If you are looking for a cheaper AirPods alternative, consider the JBL Tune 230 NC wireless earbuds instead.
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6) Reflect Flow Pro Wireless Earbuds
JBL
amazon.com
$129.95
Key Features
- Sound: 6.8-millimeter audio drivers with JBL Signature sound
- Noise Cancellation: Yes (with Smart Ambient mode)
- Battery life: Up to 10 hours (8 with noise cancellation)
- Other: IP68 Water- and dustproof, JBL companion app
The Reflect Flow Pro true wireless earbuds are the audio maker’s best for exercising, thanks to a reliable fit, easy-to-access button controls, and a super-tough build with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The buds also deliver high-quality sound and noise cancellation you can customize via an app.
The 10-hour maximum battery life (8 hours with noise cancellation) of the Reflect Flow Pro is also excellent. The product’s wireless charging compatible case holds two extra charges. You can grab a black, white, or blue set with a matching case.amazon.com - 8/11
7) Tune 660NC Wireless Headphones
JBL
amazon.com
$99.95
Key Features
- Sound: 32-millimeter audio drivers with JBL Pure Bass sound
- Noise cancellation: Yes
- Battery life: Up to 55 hours (44 with noise cancellation)
- Other: Hands-free virtual assistant access
JBL’s Tune 660NC wireless noise-canceling headphones are the best for thrifty buyers. The sub-$100 cans have a practical design, a compact on-ear fit, an entertaining sound with powerful bass, and robust noise cancellation.
The Tune 660NC headphones also have an amazing battery life of up to 55 hours between charges, as well as a fast USB-C connector. They lack a companion app, but given their price tag, this is hardly a dealbreaker. JBL offers the product in black, white, and blue.
amazon.com - 9/11
8) Endurance Race Wireless Earbuds
JBL
amazon.com
$79.95
Key Features
- Sound: 6-millimeter audio drivers with JBL Pure Bass sound
- Noise cancellation: No
- Battery life: Up to 10 hours
- Other: IP67 dust- and waterproof
Workout warriors shopping for an audio upgrade on a tight budget should look no further than the JBL Endurance Race true wireless earbuds. As their name suggests, the earphones have a reliable fit with additional ear inserts to help them stay comfortably in place — plus, they have a rugged build and a long battery life.
The earbuds' bass-forward sound is excellent for fueling gym reps and outdoor runs. It is customizable via a companion app alongside the buds' controls.
JBL offers the product in black, white, and blue. If you are looking for even more secure-fitting buds for less than $100, consider the JBL Endurance Peak II with around-ear hooks instead.
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9) Live 660NC Wireless Headphones
JBL
amazon.com
$129.95
Key Features
- Sound: 40-millimeter audio drivers with JBL Signature sound
- Noise cancellation: Yes (with Ambient Aware and TalkThru modes)
- Battery life: Up to 50 hours (40 hours with noise cancellation)
- Other: JBL companion app
The JBL Live 660NC wireless headphones have the same characterful design with a fabric-covered headband as the stellar cans that precede them but upgraded sound, better noise cancellation, and next-level battery life.
The Live 660NC headphones also bring hands-free access to virtual assistants and app-enabled customization tools.
You can order the Live 660NC in black, white, or blue. JBL also offers more compact Live 460NC wireless headphones with a similar design and a lower price tag.
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10) Tune 110 Wired Earbuds
JBL
amazon.com
$12.95
Key Features
- Sound: 9-millimeter audio drivers with JBL Pure Bass sound
- Noise cancellation: No
- Other: Flat cable, one-button inline remote control
The JBL Tune 110 wired earbuds are the brand’s most affordable product worthy of your attention. Priced as an inexpensive impulse buy, earphones have a no-nonsense design, a lightweight build with a comfy fit, and a surprisingly powerful sound with an embellished bass delivery.
A one-button remote control and a tangle-free flat cable round up the key features of the Tune 110 earbuds. JBL offers the sub-$20 product in many colors: black, white, blue, and red.
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