Weight
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- 6.24 g per earbud
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- 5.6 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs JBL Tour Pro 3
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
KSh 35,000In Stock | 02  JBL Tour Pro 3
KSh 33,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Tour Pro 3 offers up to 33 hours with the charging case and has better water and dust protection (IP55) and virtual surround sound, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has faster recharging (1 hour).
Battery life
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Up to 24 hours with the case
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Up to 33 hours with the case
Controls
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Ear tips included
Water resistance
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- IPX4 water and dust resistance
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Recharges faster: 1 hour (vs 2 hours).
JBL Tour Pro 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
- Rated for up to 33 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
- Wireless charging.
- Virtual surround sound.
- Lower price: KSh 33,000 (vs KSh 35,000).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 6.24 g per earbud | 5.6 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours with the case | Up to 33 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IPX4 water and dust resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance |
| Charging | 20 minutes provides up to 2 hours | Yes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Software | Works with the Bose Music app | Works with the JBL Headphones app |
| Microphones | 4 per earbud (8 Total) | 6 microphones |
| App support | Bose Music app | JBL Headphones app |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Aware mode with ActiveSense | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Case features | Protective charging case | Smart case |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
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 connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL Tour Pro 3 is the better buy; the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II makes sense if you want faster recharging.
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