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JBL Tour One M3Editor's Choice1 / 8
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JBL Tour One M3

JBL Tour One wireless headphones

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noise cancelling & sound
8.7/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling
8.7
0.010.0

At 8.7, its noise cancelling beats 90% of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 58 of the 239 we've cataloged.

3.9/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall
3.9
1.05.0

At 3.9, its audio quality beats 37% of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 43 of the 239 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
70 hAbove average
70 h
11 h100 h

above average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 239 we've cataloged.

Charging Method
USB-CMost common
Usb-c88%Micro usb9%Others3%

Usb-c is the most common — on 88% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.029%5.326%5.216%5.411%

5.3 appears on 26% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Connection Type
Most common
Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others2%

Bluetooth is the most common — on 44% of the 239 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
70 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Full Charge Minutes
120 min
Battery Life Anc On
55.62 h
Battery
Yes
Fast Charging
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-usb-c, wired-3.5mm
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Multipoint Devices
Yes - 2 devices
Headphone Jack
Yes
USB Charging
Yes

Design

Weight
275 g
Clamping Force
250-300 g
Color Options
Black, blue, mocha
Ear Pad Depth
19.5 mm
Ear Pad Type
Faux leather, memory foam
Foldable
Yes
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head
Wearing Time Max
4 h

Features

Spatial Audio
Yes, head tracking
Companion App
Yes
Control Type
Physical buttons, touch controls, mobile app
Eq Customization
Yes
Auto Pause
Yes
Voice Assistant Support
Google Assistant, Siri

Build

IP Rating
None
Material Chassis Primary
Plastic
Sweat Resistance
No
Water Resistance
No
Material Ear Cups
Memory foam
Material Headband
Synthetic material with padding

Microphone

Count
8
Microphone
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction Type
Active noise cancellation, AI-powered
Type
8-mic array with adaptive beamforming

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Ambient Mode
Yes - adjustable level
Anc Modes
Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
40 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic driver
Frequency Response Signature
Warm
Impedance
18 Ω
Max Spl
122 dB SPL
Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Passive Isolation
25 dB
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW

Identity

Model Number
Tour One M3

Release

Date
April 14, 2025
Msrp Usd
399.95 USD
Year
2025

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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JBL Tour One M3SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

JBL Tour One M3: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
208.9
257.8
327.5
407.1
506.2
632.8
803.0
1004.4
1252.6
160-0.4
200-1.2
250-1.4
315-1.7
400-1.7
500-0.8
630-0.3
800-0.3
10000.0
12500.8
16003.9
20006.3
25007.6
31506.8
40002.1
50003.5
63001.0
80005.8
100004.5
125000.1
16000-6.2
20000-15.5

SoundGuys review

Read the full review ›
SOUNDGUYS rating
8.0/ 10
Recommended
Christian Thomas
Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed April 2025
Noise cancelling8.7
Isolation6.8
Battery life9.9
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity9.5
Design8.0
The verdict

Despite some foibles, the JBL Tour One M3 is a great showcase for the future of wireless ANC headphones. Making the most of an internal DAC and Auracast, these headphones can be used with pretty much anything at any time. Its SMART Tx accessory can even share audio with other devices.

✓What we like
✓High-end features
✓Excellent ANC
✓Lossless audio over USB
✓SMART Tx transmitter
✓Comfort
✕What could be better
✕Default sound odd
✕Requires tinkering for best results
Read the full SoundGuys review →

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