JLab’s new Bluetooth speaker doubles as oversized headphones

JLab, a brand famous for its products Budget-friendly yet well-featured wireless earbudsannounced a new, much less secretive pair of headphones. Oversized Blue XL headphones It looks like an ill-timed April Fool’s Day prank but is actually a pair of Bluetooth speakers that act as wireless headphones. It’s wearable, but for the sake of your eardrums, you’ll want to leave it hanging around your neck.

Blue XL now Available through the JLab online store for $99.99 In limited quantities, as the name suggests, blue is the only color option. Inside each ear cup is a 2.5-inch driver paired with a similarly sized passive radiator to boost low frequencies. You can prop it up on a table to use as a standalone speaker, but the ear cups don’t detach. Battery life is said to be up to 20 hours, while a full recharge takes about three hours.

JLab’s latest creation reminds us of TDM Neo headphones that debuted at CES 2026 delusion It is expected to launch on Kickstarter next week. The Neo also offers dual headphone/speakerphone functionality but with a design that cleverly folds up to switch between modes. Blue XL’s approach is to be… big. Portability isn’t a priority, but I would definitely enjoy a front row seat to the sight of someone wearing these on a plane.