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Bose Headphones 700 vs JBL TOUR ONE M3

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

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Bose Headphones 700

Bose Headphones 700

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • About 250 g.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 38,000Out 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 Headphones 700 is lighter on the head.

Weight

Bose Headphones 700
About 250 g
JBL TOUR ONE M3
278 g

Connections

Bose Headphones 700
Bluetooth connection
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Bluetooth and wired connection

Controls

Bose Headphones 700
Physical buttons for your everyday controls
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Touch controls for everyday use

Fit

Bose Headphones 700
Cushioned over-ear earcups
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Cushioned ear cups

Battery life

Bose Headphones 700
Up to 20 hours per charge
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Up to 70 hours

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose Headphones 700

  • Lighter: about 250 g (vs 278 g).
  • Physical buttons for your everyday controls.

JBL TOUR ONE M3

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 70 hours (vs 20 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2019).
  • Folds for travel.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.

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PriorityBose Headphones 700JBL TOUR ONE M3
FitCushioned over-ear earcupsCushioned ear cups
WeightAbout 250 g278 g
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours per chargeUp to 70 hours
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Charging15 minutes provides up to 3.5 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 Headphones 700JBL TOUR ONE M3
BrandBoseJBL
ModelNoise Cancelling Headphones 700TOUR ONE M3
AnnouncedMay 29, 20192025
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorBlack, Luxe SilverBlue, Black, Green, Mocha

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700JBL TOUR ONE M3
WeightApproximately 250 g278g
Dimensions203 x 165 x 51 mmEar cushions: 99.8 × 78 × 19.5 mm; inner opening 64 × 42 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700JBL TOUR ONE M3
Battery LifeUp to 20 hoursUp to 70 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 70 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeUp to 2.5 hours2 hours from empty
Fast Charging15 minutes provides up to 3.5 hoursYes
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700JBL TOUR ONE M3
ConnectionBluetooth or 2.5 mm audio cableBluetooth; USB-C digital audio; wired 3.5 mm audio cable
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 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 Length1.06 m audio cable; 0.5 m USB 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 Headphones 700JBL TOUR ONE M3
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant and native voice assistant access—
Special Features11 ANC levels; Conversation Mode; touch controlsSupports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable Cable
Sensors—Head tracking; wearing detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700JBL TOUR ONE M3
Active Noise CancellationYes — 11 adjustable levelsTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0
Transparency / Ambient ModeConversation ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThru
MicrophonesEight-microphone system: six for ANC and four for voice pickup, with two shared10 microphones
Audio FeaturesActive EQ; Bose AR supportJBL 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 Headphones 700JBL 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 Headphones 700JBL TOUR ONE M3
ControlsCapacitive touch controls and physical buttonsTouch 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 Headphones 700JBL TOUR ONE M3
Headphones / EarbudsBose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700TOUR ONE M3
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB Type-C to Type C cable
Audio Cable2.5 mm to 3.5 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 Headphones 700 makes sense if you want a lighter fit.

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