Earfun Wave Pro X vs JBL Tour One M2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Great overall at around $130.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

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

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 7 of 7 measures.

Earfun Wave Pro X
JBL Tour One M2

HearWiki score

Sound

8.3

6.5

Noise cancelling

7.8

7.2

Battery

9.5

8.8

Calls

7.7

7.0

Value

9.6

8.4

Price (USD)

$130

$160

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

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against JBL Tour One M2 (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Earfun Wave Pro X brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC and LE Audio (LC3), while the JBL Tour One M2 answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The JBL Tour One M2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

Wave Pro X20264 yr newer
Tour One M22022

What differsWave Pro XTour One M2

Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.3
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Wear detection: No; Yes

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Wave Pro XTour One M2

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $130; $160
HearWiki score: 84; 62
Released: 2026; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 40 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 93 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 90 h; 50 h
Battery life (ANC on): 50 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 120 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: buttons; touch
Voice assistant: -; Alexa, Google Assistant
Weight: 259 g; 278 g
Water resistance: -; none
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 8; 4
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; -

Specification comparison of Earfun Wave Pro X vs JBL Tour One M2
Spec	Earfun Wave Pro X	JBL Tour One M2
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$130	$160
HearWiki score	84 / 100 Great	62 / 100 Average
Released	2026	2022
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	40 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	93 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	5.3
Codecs	SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	90 h	50 h
Battery life (ANC on)	50 h	30 h
Full charge time	120 min	120 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	buttons	touch
Voice assistant	-	Alexa, Google Assistant
Design
Weight	259 g	278 g
Water resistance	-	none
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	8	4
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	-

What reviewers said

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a feature-packed over-ear wireless headphone that combines hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressive 60-hour battery life. It supports high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC and LDHC, along with Bluetooth 6 and multipoint connectivity, making it a versatile option for immersive listening and daily use. The headset also includes eight microphones for clear calls, AI-assisted noise reduction, and a companion app with a custom EQ for personalized sound.

Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life
Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC and LDHC codecs

Con:No wear detection sensor
Con:Relatively long 120-minute charge time
Con:Physical buttons may feel dated to some users

JBL Tour One M2

The JBL Tour One M2 is a premium over-ear wireless headphone with adaptive noise cancellation and an impressive 50-hour battery life when ANC is off. It supports high-resolution audio via LDAC and LDHC codecs, along with Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint for seamless device switching. With a comfortable 268g build, it also offers quick charging, wear detection, and a customizable EQ through its companion app.

Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 50 hours without ANC
Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC and LDHC codecs
Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation with transparency mode

Con:No official water resistance rating
Con:Sensitivity is relatively low at 93 dB/mW
Con:Heavier than some rivals at 268 grams

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

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