JBL Tour One M3
Score: 89/100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Black
Score: 88/100Rankings
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 (2nd Gen) is an over-ear wireless headphone offering industry-leading ANC (~87% reduction) and up to 45 hours of battery life. Its premium features come with a few trade-offs such as inconsistent bass response and a non-functional wired microphone. Ideal for travelers and users who prioritize noise cancellation and long runtime.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
70 hoursbest | 45 hours | |
40 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 278 gbest | 480 g |
18 Ωbest | — | |
122 dB SPLbest | — | |
850 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutes | 15 minutesbest |
— | 9.14 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 70 hours | 45 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 120 minutes | 15 minutes |
Audio(1) | ||
Microphone Type | Array | built-in wireless |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 278 g | 480 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 243mm x 75mm x 210mm mm | 55.5×155.5×213.5 mm 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.
“ANC "best in the business" at 87% reduction”
Professional reviewers commend the QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen for its industry-leading ANC (about 87% noise reduction), marathon-length battery life, and plush, lightweight comfort. They also highlight the addition of Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint and Immersive Audio spatial modes as valuable upgrades. However, critics note that sound consistency varies with ear anatomy, the wired mic is missing, and the generational leap over the 1st-gen model is modest, which may limit the perceived upgrade value.
Everyday users echo the experts on the strengths: the ANC is praised as a travel essential, the comfort allows all-day wear, and the long battery with quick-charge is a daily convenience. Recurring complaints focus on inconsistent bass/mid balance across different ear shapes, the non-functional wired microphone, and the absence of water-resistance, with some reporting listening fatigue from a still bass-heavy profile.
