Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones vs JBL Tour Pro 3
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| Feature |  Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |  JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 33,500 | KSh 33,000 |
| Drivers | 11.82 in | 10.2 mm/ 0.402" Dynamic Driver + 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm Balanced Armature |
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | True Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0 |
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 44 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 11 hours with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55, Water resistant |
| Weight | Approx. 8.82 oz | 5.6g per earpiece |
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General
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | JBL |
| Model | WH-1000XM5 | Tour Pro 3 |
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink | Black, Latte |
Design
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 8.82 oz | 5.6g per earpiece |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 44 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 11 hours with ANC off |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3.5 hrs | 2 hours from empty |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.81 ft | — |
| Connector | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | approx. 3.94 ft | N/A — no audio cable |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | JBL Headphones app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing; Auto NC Optimizer; Passive Operation | Supports Auracast, True Wireless |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11.82 in | 10.2 mm/ 0.402" Dynamic Driver + 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm Balanced Armature |
| Frequency Response | 4 Hz–40,000 Hz (JEITA) | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off) | 32Ω |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | True Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | Dsee Extreme; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium | JBL Original Pro Sound, JBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound, Voice Aware, Smart Talk |
| Spatial Audio | — | Spatial Sound |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Smart Charging Case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Up to 33 hours total playback contribution |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | 71.8g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Smart case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Quick Attention | Touch Control |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | Ear tips included |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55, Water resistant |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-1000XM5 headphones | JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Smart Charging Case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | USB Type-C to Type C cable |
| Audio Cable | Connection Cable | USB Type-C to Analog 3.5mm cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | 5 sizes of eartips + |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); QSG / Safety Sheet (S / i) |
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