JBL Tour One M3
Score: 89/100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Score: 86/100Rankings
The JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx combines 40 mm drivers with True Adaptive ANC 2.0 and up to 70 hours of playback, plus a Smart Tx transmitter for lossless Hi-Res Bluetooth streaming. While it offers premium features, it lacks a fold-able design and carries a higher price tag. Best suited for audiophiles and travelers seeking long battery life and high-resolution wireless audio.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones combine premium active noise cancellation, spatial Immersive Audio, and CustomTune personalization, while offering up to 24 hours of playback. Their bulkier build and lack of water resistance may deter active users. They excel for travelers and audiophiles desiring top-tier ANC and spatial sound.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
70 hoursbest | 24 hours | |
40 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 278 g | 250 gbest |
18 Ωbest | — | |
122 dB SPLbest | — | |
850 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutesbest | 180 minutes |
— | 9 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 70 hours | 24 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 120 minutes | 180 minutes |
Audio(1) | ||
Microphone Type | Array | built-in |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 278 g | 250 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 243mm x 75mm x 210mm mm | 195x139x51 mm |
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Professional editors describe the Tour One M3 as an audiophile-friendly headset that combines industry-leading battery endurance, adaptive ANC, and a unique Smart Tx transmitter for lossless source connectivity. They commend its comfort, personalization features, and spatial audio capabilities, positioning it as a premium choice for travelers and audio professionals.
The JBL Tour One M3 is praised for its deep bass, balanced mids, clear highs, adaptive ANC that reduces ambient noise by up to 40 dB, and ultra-long battery life, making it ideal for frequent travelers and audio professionals.
Professional reviewers commend the QuietComfort Ultra for its best-in-class ANC, comfortable lightweight build, and innovative CustomTune calibration that keeps sound consistent across different fits. They also note the strong battery performance and robust Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connectivity, while flagging the bulkier form factor, lack of water resistance, and the fact that a newer generation has already been released.
Users consistently praise the headphones for their comfort, long battery life, and effective noise cancellation that makes commuting and travel pleasant. Common complaints revolve around the bulkiness for active use, occasional bass variability depending on head shape or glasses, and the missing IP rating for sweat-prone activities.
“won't "drag ears down" even after hours”
