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Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs JBL TOUR ONE M3

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 253 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 44,500In Stock
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JBL TOUR ONE M3

JBL TOUR ONE M3

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 278 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 34,500Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL TOUR ONE M3 is the stronger choice: it has faster recharging (2 hours), lasts longer between charges (up to 70 hours) and has a foldable design for travel, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra is lighter on the head.

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Ultra
253 g
JBL TOUR ONE M3
278 g

Connections

Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bluetooth connection
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Bluetooth and wired connection

Controls

Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Physical buttons for your everyday controls
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Touch controls for everyday use

Fit

Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Protein-leather over-ear cushions
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Cushioned ear cups

Battery life

Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Up to 24 hours per charge
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Up to 70 hours

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

  • Lighter: 253 g (vs 278 g).
  • Physical buttons for your everyday controls.
  • Supports spatial audio.

JBL TOUR ONE M3

  • Recharges faster: 2 hours (vs 3 hours).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 70 hours (vs 24 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.1).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • Folds for travel.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.

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PriorityBose QuietComfort UltraJBL TOUR ONE M3
FitProtein-leather over-ear cushionsCushioned ear cups
Weight253 g278 g
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours per chargeUp to 70 hours
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
Charging15 minutes provides up to 2.5 hoursYes
SoftwareWorks with the Bose appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort UltraJBL TOUR ONE M3
BrandBoseJBL
ModelQuietComfort Ultra HeadphonesTOUR ONE M3
Announced20232025
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
Color—Blue, Black, Green, Mocha

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort UltraJBL TOUR ONE M3
Weight253g278g
Dimensions—Ear cushions: 99.8 × 78 × 19.5 mm; inner opening 64 × 42 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort UltraJBL TOUR ONE M3
Battery LifeUp to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive AudioUp to 70 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 70 hours with ANC off
Charging Time3 hours2 hours from empty
Fast Charging15 minutes provides up to 2.5 hoursYes
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort UltraJBL TOUR ONE M3
ConnectionBluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cableBluetooth; USB-C digital audio; wired 3.5 mm audio cable
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range9m—
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
Connector2.5mm audio input; USB-C chargingUSB-C; 3.5 mm audio cable
App SupportBose appJBL Headphones app
Cable Length—1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable; 1.2 m USB-C to 3.5 mm cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort UltraJBL TOUR ONE M3
Special FeaturesCustomTune; Immersive Audio; ActiveSenseSupports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable Cable
Sensors—Head tracking; wearing detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort UltraJBL TOUR ONE M3
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive on supported Snapdragon Sound devicesSBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Active Noise CancellationAdjustable ANC with CustomTuneTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0
Transparency / Ambient ModeAware mode with ActiveSenseAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioBose Immersive AudioSpatial Sound
Microphones8 Total Microphones10 microphones
Audio FeaturesBose Immersive Audio (Spatial Audio)JBL Original Pro Sound, Voice Aware, Smart Talk
Drivers—40 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response—10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance—18Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort UltraJBL TOUR ONE M3
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort UltraJBL TOUR ONE M3
ControlsPhysical buttons and capacitive volume stripTouch controls; earcup buttons; automatic play/pause
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsProtein-leather over-ear cushionsCushioned ear cups

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort UltraJBL TOUR ONE M3
Headphones / EarbudsQuietComfort Ultra Headphones headphones/headsetTOUR ONE M3
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB Type-C to Type C cable
Audio CableWireless-only audio designUSB Type-C to Analog 3.5mm cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOn/over-ear or neckband designUSB Type-C to Type-A adapter; Carrying Case
DocumentationUser documentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); QSG / Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the JBL TOUR ONE M3 is the better buy; the Bose QuietComfort Ultra makes sense if you want a lighter fit.

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In-stock alternatives

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