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JBL Tour One M3 vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

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

JBL Tour One M3 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • JBL Tour One M3
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
82
89
Sound
8.0
8.5
Noise cancelling
8.7
8.0
Battery
9.6
9.5
Calls
8.1
7.5
Value
9.6
9.0
Price (USD)
$400
$130

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against JBL Tour One M3 (2025). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. It also adds Wireless charging.

  • Tour One M32025
  • Wave Pro X20261 yr newer
What differsTour One M3Wave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Tour One M3Wave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$400
$130
HearWiki score
82
89
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
10 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
18 Ω
-
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
LDAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
70 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
70 h
60 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
278 g
-
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Model code
JBLTOM3AVILTTAM
-
Microphones
8
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
beamforming
-

What reviewers said

JBL Tour One M3

The JBL Tour One M3 is a premium wireless over-ear headphone that combines adaptive noise cancellation with an impressive 70-hour battery life, even with ANC engaged. It supports high-resolution LDAC streaming over Bluetooth 5.3, and its 40mm drivers deliver a wide frequency response. With multipoint connectivity, touch controls, and a foldable design, it's a versatile choice for travel and daily use.

  • Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life with ANC on
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation for dynamic environments
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Relatively heavy at 278 grams

Wavefun Wave Pro X

The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
  • Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
  • Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
  • Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price

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

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