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Bose QuietComfort 45 vs JBL TOUR ONE M3

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

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Bose QuietComfort 45

Bose QuietComfort 45

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • About 240 g.
  • Up to 22 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 45,000Out of 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 lasts longer between charges (up to 70 hours) and has virtual surround sound and a foldable design for travel, while the Bose QuietComfort 45 is lighter on the head.

Weight

Bose QuietComfort 45
About 240 g
JBL TOUR ONE M3
278 g

Connections

Bose QuietComfort 45
Bluetooth connection
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Bluetooth and wired connection

Controls

Bose QuietComfort 45
Physical buttons for your everyday controls
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Touch controls for everyday use

Fit

Bose QuietComfort 45
Cushioned over-ear earcups
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Cushioned ear cups

Battery life

Bose QuietComfort 45
Up to 22 hours per charge
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Up to 70 hours

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose QuietComfort 45

  • Lighter: about 240 g (vs 278 g).
  • Physical buttons for your everyday controls.

JBL TOUR ONE M3

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 70 hours (vs 22 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.1).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2021).
  • Folds for travel.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.

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PriorityBose QuietComfort 45JBL TOUR ONE M3
FitCushioned over-ear earcupsCushioned ear cups
WeightAbout 240 g278 g
Battery lifeUp to 22 hours per chargeUp to 70 hours
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
Charging15 minutes provides up to 3 hoursYes
SoftwareWorks with the Bose Music appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45JBL TOUR ONE M3
BrandBoseJBL
ModelQuietComfort 45TOUR ONE M3
Announced20212025
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorBlack, White Smoke, Eclipse Gray, Midnight BlueBlue, Black, Green, Mocha

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45JBL TOUR ONE M3
WeightApproximately 240 g278g
Dimensions184 x 152 x 76 mmEar cushions: 99.8 × 78 × 19.5 mm; inner opening 64 × 42 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45JBL TOUR ONE M3
Battery LifeUp to 22 hoursUp to 70 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 70 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeApproximately 2.25 hours2 hours from empty
Fast Charging15 minutes provides up to 3 hoursYes
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45JBL TOUR ONE M3
ConnectionBluetooth or 2.5 mm audio cableBluetooth; USB-C digital audio; wired 3.5 mm audio cable
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10 m / 33 ft—
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
Connector2.5 mm headphone input; USB-C chargingUSB-C; 3.5 mm audio cable
Cable Length12-inch USB-C cable; 42-inch 3.5-to-2.5 mm audio cable1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable; 1.2 m USB-C to 3.5 mm cable
App SupportBose Music appJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45JBL TOUR ONE M3
Voice AssistantNative voice assistant access—
Special FeaturesQuiet and Aware modes; adjustable EQSupports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable Cable
Sensors—Head tracking; wearing detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45JBL TOUR ONE M3
Active Noise CancellationYes — Quiet ModeTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0
Transparency / Ambient ModeAware ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThru
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone array10 microphones
Audio FeaturesAdjustable EQ; TriPort acoustic architecture; volume-optimized Active EQJBL Original Pro Sound, Voice Aware, Smart Talk
Drivers—40 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response—10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance—18Ω
Audio Codecs—SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Spatial Audio—Spatial Sound

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45JBL 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 45JBL TOUR ONE M3
ControlsPhysical buttons for playback, calls, volume and listening modesTouch controls; earcup buttons; automatic play/pause
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned over-ear earcupsCushioned ear cups

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort 45JBL TOUR ONE M3
Headphones / EarbudsQuietComfort 45 headphonesTOUR ONE M3
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB Type-C to Type C cable
Audio Cable3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cableUSB Type-C to Analog 3.5mm cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarry caseUSB Type-C to Type-A adapter; Carrying Case
DocumentationDocumentationWarranty / 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 45 makes sense if you want a lighter fit.

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In-stock alternatives

Bose QuietComfort UltraFor Bose QuietComfort 45Bose QuietComfort UltraView product ↗Sony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesFor Bose QuietComfort 45Sony WH-1000XM6 HeadphonesView product ↗JBL Tour One M2For JBL TOUR ONE M3JBL Tour One M2View product ↗

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