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Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro 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.

  • Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro
  • JBL Tour One M3
HearWiki score
68
83
Sound
7.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.7
Battery
-
9.6
Calls
-
8.1
Value
9.0
9.6
Price (USD)
$130
$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?

Half a step newer

JBL Tour One M3 (2025) against Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro (2019). The JBL Tour One M3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • DT 270 Pro2019
  • Tour One M320256 yr newer
What differsDT 270 ProTour One M3

Platform

ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

DT 270 ProTour One M3
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$150
HearWiki score
68
83
Released
2019
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
42 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
42 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
5 Hz - 24 kHz
10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
45 Ω
18 Ω
Sensitivity
96 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.3
Codecs
-
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Battery life
-
70 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
70 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
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
194 g
278 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
velour
leatherette
Connector
3.5 mm
3.5 mm
Model code
1002202-B
JBLTOM3AVILTTAM
Microphones
-
8
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
beamforming

What reviewers said

Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro

The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro is a compact, closed-back studio headphone built for monitoring and recording tasks. It delivers a lively, well-defined sound with good separation and a lightweight, comfortable fit that suits long sessions. While it excels as a practical tool for production work, it isn't the most neutral option for critical mixing and its fixed coiled cable may limit portability.

  • Pro:Punchy, vibrant sound with clear separation
  • Pro:Very light and comfortable for extended wear
  • Pro:Solid build with detachable cable and USB-C option
  • Con:Not perfectly accurate for critical mixing
  • Con:Coiled cable can be awkward when stretched
  • Con:Studio-tuned fit may not suit all listeners

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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