Over-Ear
JBL Tour One
48Weak
$300
Full review dataJBL Tour One vs Sennheiser HD 480 PRO: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 480 PRO comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 480 PRO - Outstanding overall at around $399.
Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO
86Outstanding
$400
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
JBL Tour One leads on 4 of 7 measures.
- JBL Tour One
- Sennheiser HD 480 PRO
HearWiki score
48
86
Sound
6.8
8.9
Noise cancelling
6.3
-
Battery
7.6
-
Calls
6.8
-
Value
-
8.1
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?
Half a step newer
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (2026) against JBL Tour One (2021). The JBL Tour One edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- Tour One2021
- HD 480 PRO20265 yr newer
What differsTour OneHD 480 PRO
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
Platform
Specifications
Tour OneHD 480 PRO
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $300
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 48
- 86
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 38 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 38 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- 3 Hz - 28.7 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 130 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 95 dB/mW
- 98 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 107
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 50 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 25 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 273 g
- 272 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- -
- velour
- Connector
- -
- 6.35 mm
- Model code
- -
- 700499
- Microphones
- 4
- -
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
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO
The Sennheiser HD 480 PRO is a wired, over-ear headphone built for professional studio work, offering a clear and detailed sound signature tuned for critical listening. Its lightweight design and comfortable fit make it suitable for long sessions, while the sturdy build ensures reliability in demanding environments. However, its premium price and minimal accessory package may give some buyers pause, and it lacks modern conveniences like wireless connectivity or noise cancellation.
- Pro:Accurate and detailed sound reproduction
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended use
- Pro:Solid, durable construction for studio settings
- Con:Premium price point for the included features
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless options
- Con:Limited accessories in the box
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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