Over-Ear
JBL Tour One M3
78Great
$300
Full review dataJBL Tour One M3 vs Nectar Hive: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Nectar Hive comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Nectar Hive - Outstanding overall at around $197.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
JBL Tour One M3
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery9.0
Calls7.5
Value7.5
Nectar Hive
Sound9.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | JBL Tour One M3 | Nectar Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $300 | $197 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 85 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Electrostatic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | - |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 20Hz-7kHz |
| Sound signature | - | Bright neutral |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 122 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | - |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 70 h | - |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 40 h | - |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | adaptive | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 278 g | 370 g |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 10 | - |
| Call noise reduction | call microphones | - |
What reviewers said
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
Nectar Hive
The Nectar Hive is a wired electrostatic over-ear headphone priced around $600, weighing just 370 grams. It delivers a bright neutral sound signature with a frequency response spanning 20Hz to 7kHz, offering a detailed and airy presentation that leans toward analytical clarity. This model earns high marks for its tonal balance and technical performance, making it a strong contender in its price bracket for listeners who prefer a crisp, revealing sound.
- Pro:Excellent tonal accuracy and neutrality
- Pro:Impressive technical detail retrieval
- Pro:Featherweight design for comfort
- Con:Bright tilt may be fatiguing for some
- Con:Limited bass impact due to electrostatic nature
- Con:Requires dedicated amplifier for proper use
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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