Fit
- JBL Tour One M2
- Cushioned ear cups
- Nothing Headphone 1
- PU memory-foam over-ear cushions
Headphones comparison
JBL Tour One M2 vs Nothing Headphone 1
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Tour One M2
KSh 31,000In Stock | 02  Nothing Headphone 1
KSh 29,000Out of Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Nothing Headphone 1 is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (up to 80 hours), while the JBL Tour One M2 only has a foldable design for travel.
Weight
- JBL Tour One M2
- 278 g per earbud
- Nothing Headphone 1
- 329 g
Battery life
- JBL Tour One M2
- Up to 50 hours
- Nothing Headphone 1
- Up to 80 hours (ANC off)
Controls
- JBL Tour One M2
- Controls on Ear Cups?
- Nothing Headphone 1
- Roller, Paddle and Button controls
Audio
- JBL Tour One M2
- JBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound
- Nothing Headphone 1
- Sound by KEF
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Tour One M2
- Folds for travel.
- Connection: Bluetooth and wired 3.5 mm audio cable.
Nothing Headphone 1
- Longer rated battery life: up to 80 hours (vs 50 hours), ANC off.
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
- Connection: Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired.
- Supports spatial audio.
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Tour One M2 | Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Cushioned ear cups | PU memory-foam over-ear cushions |
| Weight | 278 g per earbud | 329 g |
| Battery life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 80 hours (ANC off) |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Controls on Ear Cups? | Roller, Paddle and Button controls |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio | JBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound | Sound by KEF |
| Charging | Yes | 5 minutes provides up to 5 hours |
| Software | Works with the JBL Headphones app | Works with the Nothing X app |
| Impedance | 32Ω | 16 ohms |
| App support | JBL Headphones app | Nothing X app |
| Voice assistant | Connected-device voice assistant, configurable through JBL Headphones app | Smart assistant via configurable button |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz–40 kHz passive, 10 Hz–22 kHz active | 20 Hz–40 kHz |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Yes |
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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 have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
For most buyers the Nothing Headphone 1 is the better buy; the JBL Tour One M2 makes sense if you want a foldable design for travel.
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