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JBL Launches 4th Generation Live 4 Wireless Earbuds with Smart Touch Case: Pricing, Variants and New Features
Four years after introducing its first connected case, JBL has unveiled the 4th generation of wireless earbuds through the JBL Live 4 series. Launching in three distinct designs – Buds, Beam, and Flex – the 2026 lineup features a completely redesigned Smart Charging Case integrated with the JBL Smart OS 3.0 system.
The American manufacturer continues to maximize the appeal of its smart case by optimizing user interaction. Without needing to take out your smartphone, you can directly control the entire audio environment from a portable touchscreen with an expanded screen area and improved responsiveness for the 2026 version.
What are the new features of the Smart Connected Case?
The biggest change lies in the evolution of the enhanced Smart Charging Case. It now boasts a larger screen and incorporates a completely new user interface, JBL Smart OS 3.0. With just a light swipe up, down, or sideways, users can access notifications, manage music playback, and adjust the equalizer. Most frequently used functions can be pinned to the home screen, and the home screen wallpaper can be customized with your photos or new background images.
In terms of pure audio, the JBL Live 4 series features new transducers optimized to deliver deeper bass and clearer vocals, according to the brand. The Live Buds 4 and Live Beam 4 models are based on 10mm dynamic transducers, while the semi-open version, Live Flex 4 (see image below), benefits from a 12mm speaker. The entire lineup supports Hi-Res Audio certification, JBL Spatial Sound processing, and Personi-Fi 3.0, a personalized protocol.
How does True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 work?
The active noise cancellation system has been further enhanced with the introduction of the True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 algorithm. Combined with a set of four microphones per earbud, this device adjusts the noise reduction level in real-time based on external noise, allowing you to enjoy music and calls without distractions. It also seamlessly transitions to Transparency mode for conversations, thanks to the integrated Smart Talk feature.
Call Quality on the Go: AI-Powered 6-Mic Perfect Call 2.0 Technology
To ensure clear voice reception, JBL has incorporated its 6-Mic Perfect Call 2.0 technology into the Live 4 series earbuds. This system utilizes six microphones (three per earbud) and combines a physically optimized structure for wind noise reduction with AI-learned algorithms. This synergy isolates the user's voice, guaranteeing crystal-clear calls, further enhanced by a dedicated call equalizer and volume level optimization.
Buds, Beam, Flex Forms: How to Choose the Right JBL Earbud Design?
To cater to diverse ear shapes and individual preferences, this lineup offers three unique forms. The Live Buds 4 models (right in the image below) feature a traditional compact in-ear design, while the Live Beam 4 (left in the image below) adopts a stem (column) type. Both models come equipped with silicone ear tips for noise isolation. Conversely, the Live Flex 4 version embraces a semi-open stem form factor without silicone ear tips, resting on the outer ear for an even lighter wearing experience.
What About Battery Life and Wireless Charging Options?
Overall battery life varies depending on the product design and whether the noise cancellation system is active. The JBL Live Buds 4 offer up to 5 hours of continuous playback with active noise cancellation enabled, totaling a maximum of 40 hours. The Live Beam 4 provides a total maximum of 48 hours or 40 hours with noise cancellation applied, while the Live Flex 4 guarantees up to 50 hours in total or 35 hours with noise cancellation activated. All models support fast charging, providing an additional 4 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging. The case is also compatible with inductive wireless charging.
JBL Live 4 Series Available Now: Suggested Retail Prices
• JBL Live Buds 4: €189.90 (Black, Blue, Silver, Champagne)
• JBL Live Beam 4: €189.90 (Black, Blue, Silver, Champagne, Green, Purple, Orange)
• JBL Live Flex 4: €189.90 (Black, Blue, Silver, Champagne, Green, Purple, Orange)
JBL Live Buds 4 Key Specifications
• Type: 10mm Closed Dynamic In-Ear Headphones
• Speaker: Dynamic (Neodymium)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz
• Sensitivity: 106 dB @ 1 kHz @ 1 wV
• Impedance: 16 Ohms
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0 LE
• Supported Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP
• Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
• Certifications: IP55, Hi-Res Audio
• Features: Auracast
• Spatial Audio Compatibility: JBL Spatial Sound
• Active Noise Cancellation: Supported, Adaptive (4 Microphones)
• Voice Assistant: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri
• Battery Life: 32 hours (Bluetooth + Noise Cancellation), 40 hours (Bluetooth + Noise Cancellation Disabled). Total based on charging cycles included in the smart charging case.
• Charging Time: 120 minutes (Earbuds + Case), 10-minute Earbud charge for 4 hours additional playback
• Other: Personi-Fi 3.0 feature for personalized sound experience, 6-Mic Perfect Calls 2.0, Smart Charging Case
• Weight: 4.1g per earbud, 67.9g case
JBL Live Beam 4 Key Specifications
• Type: 10mm Closed Dynamic In-Ear Headphones
• Speaker: Dynamic (Neodymium)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz
• Sensitivity: 98 dB @ 1 kHz @ 1 wV
• Impedance: 16 Ohms
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0 LE
• Supported Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP
• Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
• Certifications: IP55, Hi-Res Audio
• Features: Auracast
• Spatial Audio Compatibility: JBL Spatial Sound
• Active Noise Cancellation: Supported, Adaptive (4 Microphones)
• Voice Assistant: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri
• Battery Life: 40 hours (Bluetooth + Noise Cancellation), 48 hours (Bluetooth + Noise Cancellation Disabled). Total based on charging cycles included in the smart charging case.
• Charging Time: 120 minutes (Earbuds + Case), 10-minute Earbud charge for 4 hours additional playback
• Other: Personi-Fi 3.0 feature for personalized sound experience, 6-Mic Perfect Calls 2.0, Smart Charging Case
• Weight: 4.5g per earbud, 67.1g case
JBL Live Flex 4 Key Specifications:
• Type: 12mm closed dynamic in-ear earphones
• Speaker: Dynamic (Neodymium)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz
• Sensitivity: 95 dB @ 1 kHz @ 1 wV
• Impedance: 16 ohms
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0 LE
• Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP
• Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
• Certifications: IP54, Hi-Res Audio
• Features: Auracast
• Spatial audio compatibility: JBL Spatial Sound
• Active noise cancellation: Supported, adaptive (4 microphones)
• Voice assistants: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri
• Battery life: 35 hours (Bluetooth + noise cancellation), 50 hours (Bluetooth + noise cancellation disabled). Total based on charging times included in the smart charging case.
• Charging time: 120 minutes (earbuds + case), 10-minute earbud charge for 4 hours of additional playback
• Other: Personalized sound experience through Personi-Fi 3.0 feature, 6-Mic Perfect Calls 2.0, smart charging case
• Weight: 4.5g per earbud, 67.1g case
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