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Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT vs JBL Tour One M3: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JBL Tour One M3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JBL Tour One M3 - Great overall at around $150.

Score breakdown

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

JBL Tour One M3 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
  • JBL Tour One M3
HearWiki score
64
83
Sound
6.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.7
Battery
9.0
9.6
Calls
3.3
8.1
Value
7.8
9.6
Price (USD)
$64
$150

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?

New platform

JBL Tour One M3 (2025) against Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT (2020). The JBL Tour One M3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LDAC against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • ATH-S220BT2020
  • Tour One M320255 yr newer
What differsATH-S220BTTour One M3

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Top codec
SBC
LDAC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

ATH-S220BTTour One M3
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$64
$150
HearWiki score
64
83
Released
2020
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2× 40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
5 Hz - 32 kHz
10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
18 Ω
Sensitivity
105 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
SBC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Battery life
60 h
70 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
70 h
Full charge time
240 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3.5 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
180 g
278 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
-
leatherette
Connector
3.5 mm
3.5 mm
Model code
-
JBLTOM3AVILTTAM
Microphones
1
8
Microphone type
electret
-
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
beamforming

What reviewers said

Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT

The Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone that prioritizes endurance and everyday practicality over premium extras. It offers a remarkably long battery life, a spacious soundstage for the price, and reliable multipoint connectivity, making it a solid choice for casual listening. The main compromise is its lackluster microphone performance, which affects call quality, and the absence of active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 60 hours
  • Pro:Spacious and clear sound for the price
  • Pro:Supports multipoint connection for two devices
  • Con:Weak microphone quality for calls
  • Con:Only SBC codec support, no AAC or aptX
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

JBL Tour One M3

The JBL Tour One M3 is a premium wireless over-ear headphone that pairs extensive battery life with strong active noise cancellation. It supports high-resolution audio codecs and Bluetooth multipoint for flexible connectivity, while a 40mm driver aims to deliver a lively sound profile. The design is comfortable for long sessions, though it lacks any official water resistance rating.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 70 hours without ANC
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC and LDHC codecs
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint for seamless device switching
  • Con:No water resistance for outdoor or workout use
  • Con:Charging takes a relatively long two hours
  • Con:Impedance of 18 ohms may be sensitive to source quality

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

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