‘Stellar sound quality, a quirky charging case, and an ultra-comfortable fit’: the JBL Live Beam 4 are an excellent pair of wireless earbuds — but they’re not quite perfect

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With stellar sound quality, a quirky charging case, and an ultra-comfortable fit, the JBL Live Beam 4 might just be my favorite wireless earbuds of 2026 so far. Yes, the ANC could be a little better — as could call quality — but their expansive set of features, impressive battery life, and fair price still help them to challenge some of the best wireless earbuds around.

Pros

  • +Excellent audio quality with impactful bass
  • +Comfortable, secure fit
  • +Smart case is well-built and fun, even if it’s a bit gimmicky

Cons

  • -Disappointing call quality
  • -ANC isn’t quite top-tier
  • -Poor spatial audio setting

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