Wireless
headphones are gradually replacing their wired counterparts as OEMs gradually
phases out the 3.5mm audio jack on smartphones. Over the years, we have seen
tremendous improvements in the hearable industry in terms of their overall
build, sound output and battery capacity. From models with batteries that can
last for just a few hours, headphones have been developed that can deliver up
to 24 hours of playback. Harman has launched the JB Reflect Eternal
self-charging headphones.
The
JBL brand has over the years gain wide popularity for the manufacture of
powerful sound products. The JBL Reflect Eternal brings a whole new level of
innovation to the hearable industry with the technology at play. With the JBL
REFLECT Eternal, the more time spent outside each day, the more hours of
playtime you get between charges. The headset packs a 700mAh battery which
ordinarily should deliver up to 24 hours of playback on a single charge.
However,
the solar charging feature ensures the headphones can be used for an unlimited
number of hours when the headphone is used outdoors. According to JBL, spending
1.5 jours outdoors will extend the usage time to 68 hours while 2 hours outside
daily delivers 168 hours. Finally, 2.5 hours of outdoor time translates to
unlimited playtime daily.
While
we won’t trust this claims as there are some caveats attached, the JBL REFLECT
Eternal has the potential to remove the headphones from the list of devices you
need to worry daily about charging. The headphone also comes with a highspeed
USB charger in case there is a need for that. The wired charger delivers up to
2 hours of playback time in just 15 minutes.
The
JBL headphone comes with a price tag of US$ 99 and is presently on crowdfunding on
Indiegogo. The exercise is expected to end in January but the product is
expected to start shipping to backers in October 2020.
