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JBL Tour One 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 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JBL Tour One M3 - Outstanding overall at around $400.

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.

  • JBL Tour One
  • JBL Tour One M3
HearWiki score
48
82
Sound
6.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
6.3
8.7
Battery
7.6
9.6
Calls
6.8
8.1
Value
-
9.6
Price (USD)
$300
$400

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 JBL Tour One (2021). The JBL Tour One M3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and Top codec LDAC against AAC.

  • Tour One2021
  • Tour One M320254 yr newer
What differsTour OneTour One M3

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Top codec
AAC
LDAC

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

Specifications

Tour OneTour One M3
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$300
$400
HearWiki score
48
82
Released
2021
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
10 Hz - 40 kHz
10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
18 Ω
Sensitivity
95 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Codecs
AAC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Battery life
50 h
70 h
Battery life (ANC on)
25 h
70 h
Full charge time
120 min
120 min
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
273 g
278 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
-
leatherette
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Model code
-
JBLTOM3AVILTTAM
Microphones
4
8
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
beamforming

What reviewers said

JBL Tour One

The JBL Tour One is a wireless over-ear headphone with active noise cancellation, designed for long listening sessions thanks to its 50-hour battery life. It delivers a balanced, neutral sound signature and a comfortable fit, with Bluetooth 5.0 and AAC support for reliable wireless streaming. The included detachable cable adds versatility for wired use when needed.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 50 hours without ANC
  • Pro:Comfortable over-ear design for extended wear
  • Pro:Neutral sound profile suits various music genres
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:Only AAC codec support, no aptX or LDAC
  • Con:Bulky weight at 273 grams may feel heavy for some users

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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