Over the past few years, JBL has emerged as one of the leading audio labels in developing and applying new technology into its products. Currently, the US-based audio brand is aggressively raising money for the idea of a wireless headset with a solar cell on the headband that helps provide unlimited use in appropriate conditions. This 'unique' headset, called Reflect Eternal, is currently being introduced on IndieGoGo and can be ordered for $ 99 (approximately 2.2 million), the expected release date is October year. 2020.
With unquestionable convenience, wireless headsets are becoming more and more popular all over the world, but the disadvantage of this type of headset is its limited usage time. Reflect Eternal was created to address that weakness. JBL says you only need to wear this headset often outdoors, or leave Reflect Eternal in sunlight, you almost have no worries about running out of battery while using. Specifically, just 2 hours 30 minutes in the sun is enough power for more than 68 hours of music. However, to achieve this, it looks like you will have to wear headphones on a day that is not too dark. JBL suggests the optimal light level to 'charge' for Reflect Eternal is 50,000 lux, equivalent to direct sunlight.
In addition to being able to charge the battery through sunlight, Reflect Eternals will still work like any other wireless headset. It has Google Assistant and Alexa built in, and an external microphone lets you hear what's going on around you without having to remove the headphones and IPX4 water resistance. And of course JBL will still equip Reflect Eternals USB charging port in case it is needed, just 15 minutes of charging will have 2 hours of music.
JBL is not the only company with the idea of integrating solar cells into consumer electronics. We have seen traditional watches (Citizen), smartwacth (Garmin) powered by light energy, Logitech solar powered keyboard. It can be said that this is the development trend of the technology world in the future, more environmentally friendly.