Harman International K.K. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takuma Kuwahara) announces the launch of two comfort-focused true wireless earbuds from JBL—the world’s leading audio brand originating in California, USA, and Japan’s top-selling wireless speaker brand for eight consecutive years※1. The 'Live Buds 4,' featuring a bud-style design, and the 'Live Beam 4,' with JBL’s unique short-stick design, will be available starting Thursday, June 25, 2026.

The 'Live Beam 4' will be available exclusively through the JBL Online Store, JBL Official Rakuten Store, JBL Official Yahoo! Store, and Amazon JBL Official Store.

The 'Live Buds 4' and 'Live Beam 4' are JBL’s next-generation true wireless earbuds, meticulously engineered to enhance sound quality, noise cancellation performance, operability, and—above all—wearing comfort. By offering two distinct styles, users can choose based on their lifestyle, ear shape, and personal preference, ensuring a comfortable listening experience for a broader audience.

The 'Live Buds 4' inherits the design philosophy of its predecessor, refining the bud-style form for aesthetic appeal and a comfortable, secure fit. Its stable fit enhances sound isolation, improving audio quality and maximizing noise cancellation performance.

The 'Live Beam 4' continues the hallmark of JBL’s proprietary short-stick design, which minimizes reliance on the ear’s tragus and concha. This structure delivers a natural, comfortable fit with minimal pressure, even during extended use.

Both models feature a 10mm dynamic driver certified for Hi-Res Audio and support LDAC, delivering JBL’s signature sound with rich detail and high resolution. They incorporate the upgraded 'True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0,' which not only adapts to changing environments but also detects and corrects in real time for fit and sound leakage, ensuring optimal noise reduction whether commuting or outdoors.

For usability, JBL’s acclaimed smart charging case now features 'SmartOS 3.0,' with an enlarged display and refreshed UI/UX. Users can intuitively adjust volume, skip tracks, and change noise cancellation settings without taking out their smartphone. The case’s rear button and earbud touch controls are also highly customizable. Additionally, 'Perfect Calls 2.0'—powered by a 6-microphone array and AI learning algorithms—enables clear, natural voice calls even in noisy environments.

With high-level advancements in comfort, sound quality, usability, and call performance, the 'Live Buds 4' and 'Live Beam 4' represent JBL’s new standard models, delivering personalized listening experiences tailored to every aspect of daily life.

Product Highlights

● JBL Signature Sound via Hi-Res certified 10mm driver and LDAC support

● Equipped with evolved real-time adaptive noise cancellation 'True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0'

● Smart charging case with enhanced operability via larger display and 'SmartOS 3.0'

● 'Perfect Calls 2.0' delivers clear call quality with six microphones and AI algorithms

● Personalized sound tuning via 'Personi-Fi 3.0' and proprietary spatial audio

● Supports Bluetooth 6.0 LE Audio and Auracast™

● 'Live Buds 4': Bud-style design refining aesthetics and comfort from the previous model

● 'Live Beam 4': Short-stick design for natural, stable fit with minimal ear dependency

Product Appearance

[Live Buds 4]

▲ Black

▲ Silver

▲ Blue

▲ Orange

▲ Green (Amazon Exclusive)

▲ Sand (Yodobashi Camera Exclusive)

[Live Beam 4]

▲ Black

▲ Silver

▲ Blue

▲ Sand

▲ Purple

Main Specifications

Model Name

Live Buds 4

Live Beam 4

Type

Hybrid Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

Hybrid Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

Colors

6 colors (Black, Silver, Blue, Orange, Green, Sand) ※ Green: Amazon Exclusive ※ Sand: Yodobashi Camera Exclusive

5 colors (Black, Silver, Blue, Sand, Purple)

Bluetooth

Version 6.0 (Supports LE Audio)

Version 6.0 (Supports LE Audio)

Playback Time※2

[Bluetooth Connection] ANC Off: Approx. 40 hours (Earbuds: ~10h + Case: ~30h) ANC On: Approx. 32 hours (Earbuds: ~8h + Case: ~24h)

[LDAC Connection] ANC Off: Approx. 32 hours (Earbuds: ~8h + Case: ~24h) ANC On: Approx. 24 hours (Earbuds: ~6h + Case: ~18h)

※ Supports fast charging (10 min charge ≈ 4 hours playback)

[Bluetooth Connection] ANC Off: Approx. 48 hours (Earbuds: ~12h + Case: ~36h) ANC On: Approx. 40 hours (Earbuds: ~10h + Case: ~30h)

[LDAC Connection] ANC Off: Approx. 36 hours (Earbuds: ~9h + Case: ~27h) ANC On: Approx. 22 hours (Earbuds: ~5.5h + Case: ~16.5h)

※ Supports fast charging (10 min charge ≈ 4 hours playback)

Supported Profiles

A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6.3, HFP V1.9

A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6.3, HFP V1.9

Driver Unit

10mm Dynamic Driver

10mm Dynamic Driver

Supported Codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 40 kHz

20 Hz – 40 kHz

Weight

Earbuds: ~4.8g each, Case: ~71g

Earbuds: ~4.9g each, Case: ~73g

Accessories

4 sizes of silicone ear tips ※ Medium size pre-installed

4 sizes of silicone ear tips ※ Medium size pre-installed

Release Date

June 25, 2026 (Thursday)

June 25, 2026 (Thursday)

Price

Open Pricing ※ JBL Online

FACT BOX

  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: New Product
  • Products / services: Live Buds 4 / Live Beam 4