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Alienware Pro Wireless vs JBL Tour One: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • JBL Tour One
HearWiki score
86
48
Sound
8.7
6.8
Noise cancelling
8.1
6.3
Battery
9.1
7.6
Calls
8.7
6.8
Value
8.6
-
Price (USD)
$120
$300

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against JBL Tour One (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Alienware Pro Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, while the JBL Tour One answers with Top codec AAC against SBC. The JBL Tour One answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Pro Wireless20243 yr newer
  • Tour One2021
What differsPro WirelessTour One

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
SBC
AAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Pro WirelessTour One
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$300
HearWiki score
86
48
Released
2024
2021
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
50 mm driver
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
95 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC
AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Battery life
70 h
50 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
25 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
310 g
273 g
Water resistance
-
none
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Microphones
2
4
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
  • Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
  • Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

JBL Tour One

It features Bluetooth 5.0, AAC support, and multipoint connectivity, along with a neutral sound profile and comfortable fit. The included app and custom EQ allow for tailored listening experiences.

  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
  • Pro:Custom EQ via companion app
  • Con:No water resistance
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Only AAC codec support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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