Introducing JBL’s first open-ear sports headphone, the JBL Endurance Zone, continuing the brand’s legacy of innovation with secure fit, durability, and uncompromising performance.

CES 2026 -- JBL, a leader in performance audio and innovation, has announced the newest additions to its celebrated JBL Endurance series: JBL Endurance Zone, JBL Endurance Peak 4, JBL Endurance Pace and JBL Endurance Run 3. Building on the brand’s legacy of innovation is JBL’s first-ever open-ear sports headphone, the JBL Endurance Zone. The Endurance series is designed for durability providing performance-driven listeners with cutting-edge technology, ergonomic design for secure fit, and JBL’s signature Pure Bass Sound.

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JBL’s next-generation Endurance series redefines what it means to train with confidence. Featuring durable, sport-specific designs, this lineup provides more ways to move with comfort and powerful sound that drives performance. Built to amplify the wellness benefits of an active lifestyle, the new Endurance series transforms every workout with the audio quality and fit that keeps consumers pushing forward.

With six distinct styles designed specifically for sport, JBL gives active consumers more ways to train in comfort, stay aware, and experience uncompromising sound performance. The new Endurance Series empowers wearers with greater confidence and freedom to perform at their highest level, helping consumers lock in during every workout with secure fit and focused sound so training without distractions becomes effortless.

“The Endurance line has always been about performance without limits,” said Carsten Olesen, President, Consumer Audio at HARMAN. “With this next generation, including JBL’s first open-ear sports headphone, we set out to give active listeners the freedom to train, move, and recover with greater awareness and comfort. Open-ear design allows users to stay connected to their surroundings while experiencing the power, durability, and fit that define JBL performance.”

JBL ENDURANCE ZONE

The all-new JBL Endurance Zone redefines sport performance audio. It ushers in a new era as the first open-ear sports headphone in the JBL Endurance family featuring JBL OpenSound Technology that delivers deep bass, minimal sound leakage, and secure comfort for peak performance that keeps wearers in the zone no matter the activity.

Built to keep up with the toughest training sessions, the Endurance Zone delivers a rugged design and IP68-certified earbuds that can power through weather and demanding workouts. The liquid silicone ear hooks and adaptable memory wire stay in place so wearers can move freely and stay in rhythm from warm-up to cool-down. With 32 hours of long-lasting play time, Speed Charge for quick turnarounds, and crystal clear 4-mic call clarity, every training session becomes seamless. With full touch control customization via the JBL Headphones app, the Endurance Zone provides a personalized, distraction-free experience that stands up to any challenge and keeps users moving towards their goals.

JBL ENDURANCE PEAK 4

For the most demanding active lifestyle, the JBL Endurance Peak 4 delivers unmatched performance, durability, and sound. Featuring JBL Pure Bass Sound with Spatial Audio from 10mm dynamic drivers, these earbuds improve upon the JBL Endurance Peak 3 with streamlined design engineered to inspire and motivate through every rep and race.

For the first time, the Endurance Peak line will feature Adaptive Noise Cancelling, allowing users to fully block out distractions during their workout routine. Plus, Smart Ambient Technology allows effortless transitions when listening to the world outside a workout. Built for longevity, the IP68-rated earbuds are designed to withstand any extreme condition. The ergonomic ear hook with TwistLock™ technology ensures a secure fit, even during the most intense exercise.

Every beat stays clear, and every call is crisp with six microphones and wind noise suppression. With up to 48 hours of total play time and Speed Charge delivering 4 hours of sound from just 10 minutes of charging, the Endurance Peak 4 keeps up even when wearers might be ready for a cool-down, setting a new standard for performance audio.

JBL ENDURANCE PACE

Created with a secure fit, the JBL Endurance Pace keeps up with every move. Its open-ear design and flexible titanium memory wire neckband bend and flex without losing shape, delivering a stable, lightweight fit that stays comfortable through the longest workouts or outdoor adventures.

Ready for any challenge, the Endurance Pace is built to perform in every environment with IP68-rated waterproof and sweatproof protection. JBL OpenSound technology delivers deep, powerful bass and precise, directional audio with minimal sound leakage, so your music hits hard while distractions stay out. With up to 10 hours of total music playback and a quick 10-minute Speed Charge for 4 extra hours of listening, the Endurance Pace keeps the energy high and the soundtrack pumping through every workout.

Equipped with dual beamforming mics for crystal-clear calls and support from the JBL Headphones App, the Endurance Pace perfectly melds high-tech performance for every high-performance athlete and active consumer.

JBL ENDURANCE RUN 3

The JBL Endurance Run 3 brings wired reliability into the modern sport world. Offered in USB-C and 3.5mm form factors, JBL Pure Bass Sound powers every workout, while seamless USB-C compatibility keeps Hi-Res audio flowing across devices.

Built to move with you, its IP65 rating, FlipHook™ design, and TwistLock™ comfort fit make the JBL Endurance Run 3 ideal for any activity. Enhanced with EQ presets, active listeners can customize their sound in real time, while the three-button remote with built-in microphone supports convenient hands-free calls. Durable, powerful, and easy to use, the Endurance Run 3 delivers premium sound performance.

JBL Endurance Zone, Endurance Peak 4 and Endurance Pace will be available on JBL.com in January 2026, and Endurance Run 3 headphones will be available February 2026.

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