JBL has launched three new enhanced models to its true wireless in-ear headphones range, with a choice of style options to deliver detailed, high quality JBL sound with a comfortable fit.

Optimised for music listening and making calls, the refreshed line-up includes the Tune Beam TWS and Tune Buds TWS – engineered with Active Noise cancelling, Bluetooth 5.3 technology, JBL Pure Bass sound and up to 48 hours battery life.

Also launching is the JBL Quantum TWS Air – offering low-latency, pinpoint accurate surround sound perfect for portable console and mobile gamers.

“JBL is continually investing in design and innovation, which is why we’re able to deliver the most cutting-edge audio features and performance upgrades with each generation of headphones,” says Michael Sherman, Senior Strategy Manager at JBL.

“With the new Tune Buds TWS and Tune Beam TWS, consumers can expect to see a massive upgrade in sound quality, performance, connectivity features and battery life. Similarly, we’ve built on the success of last year’s first Quantum true wireless model to push the limits of what you can do with an in-ear gaming model once again.”

JBL Tune Beam TWS

Looking for a comfortable, stylish headphone to bring your music to life all day long? Then meet the JBL Tune Beam TWS. A step up on the previous generation of Tune in ear headphones, these true wireless earbuds give you up to 48 hours of powerful JBL audio, with 6mm drivers enhanced by the stick form factor, so you’ll feel every pulsing beat.

Thanks to the next generation Bluetooth BT 5.3 technology, the JBL Tune Beam earbuds stream audio in high quality, with lower power consumption. Plus, it also allows you to stream synchronised audio independently to each earbud, so that you can use either or both earbuds.

A simple touch allows you to manage and enjoy perfect calls anywhere, with four mics and Voice Aware technology. And with Active Noise Cancelling and Smart Ambient technology, you choose whether you want to tune out the world or engage with your surroundings.

The stick-closed design ensures a secure fit, isolation from outside noise for better sound performance. Plus, the robust water and dust resistant design gives you all-day comfort in any weather. Best of all, the JBL Headphones App lets you personalise your entire listening experience.

The JBL Tune Beam TWS is availablenow  in blue, black and white.

JBL Tune Buds TWS

Also launching is the new JBL Tune Buds – with smartly designed 10mm drivers enhanced by the buds’ form factor to deliver JBL’s Pure Bass Sound without wires.

Thanks to the next generation Bluetooth technology, the JBL Tune Buds stream audio with low power consumption at high quality, with the ability to stream to one or both buds. Plus, BT 5.3 allows you to share your video or music content with a friend wearing headphones, seamlessly streaming audio to multiple listeners.

Hear more of what you want, less of what you don’t. Active Noise Cancelling technology lets you minimise audio distractions. With Ambient Aware, you can tune into your surroundings at any time so that you feel safer when you’re out in the world, while TalkThru lets you stop for a quick chat without having to remove your headphones.

The bud design ensures perfect isolation from outside noises for punchy bass and great sound performance with a secure, comfortable fit thanks to the oval tube design snuggly adapting to your ear’s shape.

Plus, with up to 48 hours battery life, water and dust resistance and four mic technology, the JBL Tune Buds is the perfect companion for music, calls and more on the go. Use the JBL app for the ultimate personalisation experience to get the most out of your music.

JBL Quantum Air TWS

Portable console and mobile gamers, it’s time to level up your audio. Day or night, home or commute, game wherever life takes you with up to 8 hours of battery life and 16 hours in the case, plus a durable, lightweight design.

Step inside the game with JBL QuantumSURROUND sound powered by 6.8mm drivers for immersive and accurate sound all around you. Simply connect with the 2.4GHz USB-C wireless dongle for low-latency gaming or use the Bluetooth connection on the go and enjoy games or music in full safety as Ambient Aware keeps you alert to your real-world surroundings.

Never miss a call while defending the galaxy. JBL Dual Source technology lets you connect through your dongle on console or PC and Bluetooth device at the same time so you can switch from in-game audio to incoming calls seamlessly. Be heard loud and clear as four mics and the TalkThru feature ensure you’ll enjoy crystal clear communication anywhere—without having to remove your earbuds.

Enjoy full control of your sound anywhere. The JBL Quantum TWS Air is compatible with JBL QuantumENGINE PC software and JBL Headphones App so you can personalise your gaming audio experience. And with Fast Pair, JBL Quantum TWS Air are connected to your device the second you take them out of the case.

The JBL Quantum TWS Air (RRP$169.95) is available now.

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The wireless buds with an innovative difference.

JBL’s Tour Pro 2 TWS are Bluetooth paired ear buds that come with a smart charging case.

The buds themselves are a super snug fit and pack a total of 10 hours hours of ear bud life from a full charge. The case itself will see you right for an extra three full charges at 30 hours (this does vary).

If you use ANC (Active Noise Canceling) this does reduce the lifespan of both the case and ear buds by a few hours.

A quick 10 – 15 minute charge up will net you around 4 hours, and they are wireless chargeable too.

Having two 10mm drivers and three mics per bud (six in total) these small but mighty inner ear boom boxes really hit the right note and absolutely are the best bluetooth inner ear audio you can get at the time of writing.

JBL has always taken their stuff seriously, but with the JBL Tour Pro 2 TWS they’ve outdone themselves. On either side of the buds you have touch controls for music and hands free calling.

And while the HQ audio, high notes and deep rumble of bass, is super pleasing, as is the crystal clarity of voice calls, they do suffer from intermittent bluetooth connectivity drops.

And it happens often on both iOS and Android smart devices.

This said if using at home the connection is more stable than out in the wild. So my guess here is that the Tour Pro 2 TWS is super sensitive to interference.

The ANC is perfect and if you’re wanting to rock out while ordering a coffee or even having a convo, you can. The voice detection mode is on point.

Now for the difference factor, which is also the most strikingly obvious.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 TWS has a functional 1.45 inch touch screen at its front and this enables you to skip, play and pause your tracks. You can also tweak almost all audio settings, such as ANC, Spatial Audio, EQ and more without needing to get your phone out.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 TWS pairs it’s smart case settings to the JBL app, and while I do recommend getting the JBL app it can also work just as effectively without.

The smart case does have a slide lock to prevent accidental bumps and screen touches and after doing an update you can personalize the lock screen image.

The update  for me was a no go though. Sadly did not work on multiple tries with the update failing every time. It is also this update that improves the bluetooth connectivity.

I’d been eagerly awaiting the release of the JBL Tour Pro 2 TWS since it was first announced last year, and placing the connection drops aside they are exactly the innovative difference that I was expecting. What was more surprising was the beefed up super HD quality of the audio they can produce.

If you’re looking for something a bit different, that has a price tag a lot lower than it should be and ear buds that will make your music streams sound the way they are meant to the JBL Tour Pro 2 TWS are the go to.

There’s nothing out there like them or can come close to the superior inner ear audio you’ll experience.

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