JBL Company is trying something new and special for its headphone ranges: an Indiegogo campaign for a set of solar-charging wireless headphones called JBL Reflect Eternal. These are essentially a regular set of on-ear Bluetooth headphones, but the headband contains a solar energy collection panel made by Exeger, a Swedish technology company that specializes in light-powered applications.
That solar panel is the key to some pretty amazing claims from JBL regarding the Reflect Eternal’s ability to go without being plugged in. Assuming you start with a fully charged battery and only spend 3.5 hours listening to music per day, spending 1.5 hours outside per day is enough to deliver 68 hours of playtime.
Its audio and tech specs are similar, too, with 40mm drivers, JBL’s Signature Sound, access to voice assistants, and the ability to connect to multiple devices. The Reflect Eternal also offers IPX4 water-resistance and possesses a hear-through system for greater safety when in potentially dangerous situations.
