The JBL CLUB PRO+ TWS True Wireless are well-built, comfortable headphones. Thanks to their ANC feature, they can block out a good amount of background noise. Their default sound profile is very neutral and balanced, and the parametric EQ and presets in the JBL Headphones app makes it easy to customize their sound to your liking. While their 7.4-hour continuous battery life may not last through longer days on-the-go, their portable charging case offers around three extra charges.
Our Verdict
The JBL CLUB PRO Plus are good for neutral sound. Out-of-the-box, their balanced, neutral sound profile makes them suitable for a wide range of audio content. If you prefer a different sound, you can customize them using the parametric EQ and presets in the JBL Headphones app.
- Consistent audio delivery.
- Parametric EQ + presets.
- Terrible passive soundstage.
- High PC latency.
The JBL CLUB PRO Plus are very good for commute and travel. They're comfortable enough to wear during long flights without a lot of fatigue, and their portable design makes it easy to carry them on-the-go. Thanks to their ANC feature, they can block out some background noise, including bus and plane engines. Their 7.4-hour continuous battery life may not be ideal for long international flights, but at least their charging case offers around three extra charges.
- Good noise isolation.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Portable design.
- No multi-device pairing.
- High PC latency.
The JBL CLUB PRO Plus are great for sports and fitness. These comfortable, well-built headphones have a stable fit, so they shouldn't fall out of your ears during low-intensity workouts. They're lightweight and portable, so you can easily bring them on-the-go. However, they don't have an IP rating for water or dust resistance.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Portable design.
- Not water-resistant.
- High PC latency.
The JBL CLUB PRO Plus are good for office use. They're comfortable enough to wear through your workday, and they don't leak a lot of noise. They can also block out background noises typically found in an office, like the sounds of coworkers chatting nearby. Their 7.4-hour continuous battery life may not last through your 9-5, but fortunately, they come with a portable charging case.
- Good noise isolation.
- No multi-device pairing.
- High PC latency.
The JBL CLUB PRO Plus aren't compatible with PS4 or Xbox One. While you can use them with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, their latency is likely too high to be suitable for gaming. That said, if you're into mobile gaming, they have a Video Mode feature that helps reduce audio latency within good levels.
The JBL CLUB PRO Plus can't be used with a wired connection, so they aren't suitable for wired gaming.
The JBL CLUB PRO Plus are fair for phone calls. Their integrated microphone has a decent recording quality, so your voice is natural but also a bit thin. They can also block out a lot of background noise to help you focus on your call. However, the mic struggles to separate your voice from background noise, so they're better suited to making calls in quiet settings.
- Good noise isolation.
- Mediocre noise handling performance.
- High PC latency.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 29, 2022: We've added a comparison between these earbuds and the JBL Live Pro 2 TWS True Wireless in Noise Isolation.
- Updated Feb 25, 2022: Added Video Mode latency values to 'Bluetooth'.
- Updated Aug 04, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Dec 24, 2020: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The JBL CLUB PRO Plus come in 'Black', and you can see the label for the model we tested here.
If you come across another variant of these headphones, let us know in the discussion section below so we can update our review.
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The JBL CLUB PRO Plus are truly wireless headphones with an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature. They do a good job blocking out background noises, though their noise isolation performance isn't as impressive as some of the other truly wireless in-ears we've tested. On the upside, they have a very neutral sound profile, and their companion app offers a parametric EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound. See also our recommendations for the best JBL headphones, the best Bluetooth earbuds, and the best noise cancelling earbuds and in-ear headphones.
The JBL CLUB PRO+ TWS True Wireless and the JBL Tour Pro+ TWS True Wireless are similarly performing headphones. Both headphones are comfortable, well-built, and their ANC systems both offer comparable performances. However, the CLUB PRO+'s microphone offers a better recording quality and a better overall battery performance.
The Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless and the JBL CLUB PRO+ TWS True Wireless have similar overall performances, so depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. Out-of-the-box, the JBL have a better-balanced sound profile, which some users may prefer, but both in-ears have great companion apps with lots of sound customization options. The JBL have a slightly better noise isolation performance, but the Jabra leak less audio.
The JBL CLUB PRO+ TWS True Wireless are better headphones than the JLab Audio JBuds Air ANC Truly Wireless. The JBL are better-built, more comfortable, and have better noise isolation. Their sound profile is more neutral out-of-the-box, though some listeners may appreciate the JLab Audio's bass-heavy sound profile. However, the JBL have a parametric EQ and presets so you can customize their sound, unlike the JLab Audio.
The JBL CLUB PRO+ TWS True Wireless are somewhat better for mixed usage than the JBL LIVE 300TWS Truly Wireless. The CLUB PRO+ are better-built, and they have better noise isolation thanks to their ANC feature. They have a longer continuous battery life, and their out-of-the-box sound profile is more neutral. However, thanks to their stability fins, the LIVE are more stable. You can customize the sound profile for both headphones using their parametric EQ and presets, which is nice.
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