JBL Live Beam 4 Black
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Black
Color: Black
Black
Color: Black
Product number | 979290 | |
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Manufacturer code | JBLLIVEBEAM4BLK | |
Brand | JBL | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Weight in grams | 9,7 g | |
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Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Built-in microphone |
Water-resistant | ||
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Water resistance | Splash proof | |
IP certification | IP55 |
True wireless earbuds | ||
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NFC | ||
Compatible with applications | ||
Application options | Adjust ambient awareness, Adjust noise canceling, Personalize sound |
Bluetooth | ||
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Bluetooth version | 6.0 | |
Bluetooth profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Remote control (AVRCP), Standard Audio (A2DP) |
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
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Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
Average battery life | 10 hours | |
Charging case | ||
Battery life case | 36 hours | |
Wireless charging | ||
USB port |
Sound reproduction | Spatial audio | |
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Hi-Res audio | ||
Noise canceling | ||
Adjustable noise canceling | ||
Volume limit | ||
Frequency range | 20 - 40000 Hz |
Tested by expert | ||
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Equalizer |
Headphones wearing method | Earbud | |
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Type of ear cushions | In-ear | |
Remote control on ear cups |
Earbuds (sleeves) included |
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Current product
164,-
Retail price Samsung
249,-169,-
160,-
Retail price Sony
279,-169,-
Retail price Sony
269,-169,-
10 hours
6,5 hours
10 hours
8 hours
8 hours
Splash proof
Waterproof
Splash proof
Splash proof
Splash proof
In-ear
In-ear
In-ear
In-ear
In-ear
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According to our earbuds expert
Spatial audio: with JBL Spatial Sound, you can enjoy spatial audio and it feels like you're in a concert hall.
Less ambient noise: the noise canceling reduces ambient noise, so you can listen to music and podcasts in peace.
Long listening time: listen to your favorite music for 10 hours without recharging in between.
Less secure in your ear: an earbud doesn't have extra support, so the earbuds fit less securely.
No audio sharing via Auracast: without Auracast, you can't connect the earbuds to other earbuds, and you can't easily share your audio.
The JBL Live Beam 4 are handy earbuds that deliver clear sound. With the small screen on the charging case, I control my music without the distraction of my phone. I would prefer the noise cancelling to be stronger, so that I hear sudden sounds less clearly.
Handy charging case I find the screen on the charging case a nice and handy addition. I control everything with the charging case, meaning I don't need my phone. For example, I turn on noise cancelling, turn up the volume, skip to the next track, and select an equalizer mode. This is useful when I work in the office, because then I don't get distracted by text messages. Additionally, I set a timer with the case, turn on a flashlight, and play a sound on the earbuds if I lose them.
Clear sound with good noise cancelling The earbuds deliver clear sound. I am used to JBL sound being inherently bass-rich, but I hear that less with these earbuds. The sound actually sounds balanced, but also a bit flatter than I am used to from JBL. Via the equalizer, I still opt for stronger bass tones with the Bass or Extreme Bass setting. I find that the sound with the Bass setting sounds just a bit fuller than with the Studio setting. Fortunately, the sound remains balanced, so I can still hear the vocals and instruments clearly and distinctly. With noise cancelling, I hear nothing of what is being said around me at the office. I also hear nothing on public transport, for example, of conversations around me. However, I do hear sudden sounds, such as a strong jet of water when I am washing dishes or if something falls.
Extensive app I configure many different things in the JBL Headphones app. For example, I set the lock screen background to my liking with various colors or a personal photo. Additionally, I choose which shortcuts I want to see on the case's screen. For instance, you can choose the volume, the equalizer, or the flashlight. I also play a sound on the case if I lose it. Furthermore, I see various sound settings in the app, such as the equalizer, spatial sound, a volume limiter, and voice aware. Finally, I use Relaxation Mode to play various nature sounds with a timer to help me unwind.
Good fit The earbuds fit well in my ears. JBL includes 3 other sizes of ear tips so I can choose the best size for my ears. This ensures they stay securely in place and do not feel constricting in my ear. I can easily control the music with the stem. For instance, I pause the music with a single tap on the right earbud.
Linde
21 May 2026
Automatically translated from Nederlands
Nice earbuds in a nice and handy case. The earbuds don't stay in place well for me. The material is too slippery. I find the noise cancellation disappointing. The sound is good, though, partly thanks to the equalizer in the app.
Silly
2 July 2026
Automatically translated from Nederlands
Very nice earbuds with beautiful sound. The case with the LCD screen looks nice, feels premium, and is not too heavy.
One downside is that the earbuds occasionally go out of sync between left and right, both on a Samsung smartphone and via Bluetooth on a Windows laptop. This causes the sound to be briefly interrupted while the earbuds resynchronize. Unfortunately, re-pairing has not yet resolved this issue.
Fortunately, there is a corresponding app that allows the firmware to be updated. I therefore hope that a future firmware update will fix this problem. Despite this point, I am generally very satisfied with the sound quality and ease of use.
Ruben B
8 July 2026
Automatically translated from Nederlands
