JBL Free

4 h, Wireless

Product details

The completely wireless JBL Free in-ear headphones deliver JBL Signature sound in an intuitive yet intelligent setup. With no cables at all and easy to use, the JBL Free is your flexible partner for calls,
music and an active lifestyle. A total of 24 hours of music enjoyment: 4 hours of uninterrupted music listening via headphones plus 20 hours of spare battery from the smart charging station. Comfortable, secure fit: With 3 earpieces and 2 gel caps, the headphones provide a perfect fit for all-day wear and active use. The splash-proof IPX5-certified design lets your music play in the sun and rain. Increase your listening experience in three ways: Use one headphone for phone calls, use two headphones for fantastic music enjoyment and use the gel caps for a secure hold during your workout.

Key specifications

Application range
General
Equipment + Functions
Microphones, 
True Wireless
Headphone type
Bluetooth headphones, 
In Ear Headphones
Signal transmission
Wireless
Audio Connections
Headphones
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf
Item number
6515763

General information

Manufacturer
JBL by Harman
Category
Headphones
Manufacturer no.
JBLFREEBLKBT
Release date
6.9.2017

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Headphone area of use
General

Headphone properties

Headphone output
Stereo
Headphone features + functions
Microphones, 
True Wireless
Music control
no smartphone remote control
Peripheral signal transmission
Wireless

Headphone type

Headphone type
Bluetooth headphones, 
In Ear Headphones
Fit
In Ear
Driver diameter
5.80 mm
Durability
Splashproof
Protection type (IP code)
IPX5
Converter principle
Dynamic
Membrane size
5.60 mm

Audio properties

Frequency range
2402 - 2480 Hz
Impedance
16 Ω (ohm)

Connections

Audio Connections
Headphones
Connections base/transmitter
USB-A Charging Out

Bluetooth features

Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, 
AVRCP, 
HFP, 
HSP

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Battery life
4 h
Capacity
1500 mAh
Charging time
2 h
Charging input
micro USB 2.0

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging case, 
Micro-USB Cable, 
Various earmolds

Product dimensions

Weight
99 g

Package dimensions

Length
20 cm
Width
10.10 cm
Height
4.70 cm
Weight
272 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 55.1More
  • 55.Bose
  • 55.JBL
  • 58.Beats
  • 58.Esperanza

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Gembird
  • 1.Hama
  • 1.JBL
  • 1.JLab Audio
  • 1.JVC

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 29.Cellularline
  • 30.Dudao
  • 31.JBL
  • 31.Soundcore
  • 33.Canyon
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good84/100
Good72/100
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Rank 6 out of 8Computer BildTest In-Ear-KopfhörerReleaseAugust 2019
  • PositiveGuter Tragekomfort
  • Positivewasserdicht nach IPX5
  • Negativekein Lautstärkeregeler
  • NegativeKurze Akkulaufzeit

Skullcandy, JBL, Motorola und Elari müssen sich geschlagen geben, Nur die Jabra Elite 65t können mit Apple und Samsung mithalten. Das Kopf- an-Kopf-Rennen der Giganten entscheidet am Ende der Preis. Die Galaxy Buds kosten rund 50 Euro weniger als die AirPods in der Qi-Ladebox und holen den Testsieg.

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Very good96/100
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ear inSingle testReleaseFebruary 2019

Mit dem Free hat JBL aktuell den Preisknaller im Markt. Hier stimmt alles: Design, Technik, Bedienung, Passform und vor allem toller Klang – und angesichts all dessen ist auch der Preis klasse.