During the ongoing CES 2026 event, JBL expanded its open-ear audio lineup with three new earbuds. This includes three new wireless TWS, namely the Soundgear CLIPS, Sense Pro, and Sense Lite. All three take advantage of JBL’s OpenSound air-conduction technology, which delivers immersive sound without sealing off the ear canal, so here’s whar you need to know.
1. JBL Soundgear CLIPS
The Soundgear CLIPS moves away from traditional earhook designs with their clip-on form factor that wraps around the ear like a cuff. This makes it ideal or everyday wear and casual listening. These earbuds feature JBL OpenSound technology, which uses air conduction to maintain environmental awareness while promising rich sound with help from an 11mm dynamic driver and an Adaptive Bass Boost algorithm for improved low end performance.
For an improved calling experience, it has four-microphone setup with AI-assisted algorithms helps isolate and clarify voices in noisy surroundings. There is also support for Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connection support that lets users connect to two devices at once. On a single full charge, the JBL Soundgear CLIPS offers up to 8 hours of playback, with another 24 hours with the charging case. For those ewith an active lifestyle, this model is perfect since it also gets an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance.
2. JBL Sense Pro
From the new Sense lineup, the JBL Sense Pro is the higher end model that debuted in CES 2026. It promises powerful audio with large 16.2mm audio drivers and Hi-Res Audio Wireless support. The Adaptive Bass Boost algorithm makes a return here as well, to bring deeper bass even with the open-ear design. For call quality, you get four built-in microphones and a Voice Pickup Sensor, which helps clear out your voice even in crowded or windy environment.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth 6.0, Fast Pair, and dual device connection support. The Sense Pro comes with customizable touch controls and deeper sound personalization via the EQ that is accessible from the JBL Headphones app. JBL’s latest open-ear earbuds offer up to 38 hours of battery life (8 hours from the earbuds alone and 30 hours from the chargign charging case.
3. JBL Sense Lite
The JBL Sense Lite arrives as a more affordable option that steps down slightly in features, but still retains the open-ear design. It delivers balanced sound with Adaptive Bass Boost and the same environmental awareness. These feature soft silicone ear hooks with memory wires to ensure a comfortable fit for all-day use. It supports Bluetooth 5.4, Dual Connect, Fast Pair, and touch controls for convenient playback controls.
The Sense Lite delivers solid battery life as well, with up to 32 hours of playback when coupled with teh charging case. You even get Speed Charge support for quick topups. Other notable features include a quad mic setup for an improved calling experience and an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance.
4. Pricing and Availability
JBL is set to release the Soundgear CLIPS, Sense Pro, and Sense Lite in March 2026. The Sense Pro will hit the shelves for 199.95 US Dollars, while the Sense Lite will go on sale for 149.95 US Dollars. On other hand hand, the Soundgear CLIPS model will be available for purchase for 149.95 US Dollars as well. The CLIPS will go on sale in multiple color options, namely copper, blue, purple, and white. Meanwhile, the Sense Lite will debut in black, white, and purple, and the Sense Pro will arrive in just black and gray.
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