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JBL Tour One M2 vs JBL TOUR ONE M3

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

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JBL Tour One M2

JBL Tour One M2

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 278 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 31,000In 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 better buy: it lasts longer between charges (up to 70 hours).

Weight

JBL Tour One M2
278 g per earbud
JBL TOUR ONE M3
278 g

Battery life

JBL Tour One M2
Up to 50 hours
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Up to 70 hours

Controls

JBL Tour One M2
Controls on Ear Cups?
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Touch controls

Audio

JBL Tour One M2
JBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound
JBL TOUR ONE M3
JBL Original Pro Sound

Impedance

JBL Tour One M2
32Ω
JBL TOUR ONE M3
18Ω

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tour One M2

  • Up to 50 hours.
  • Yes.
  • Works with the JBL Headphones app.
  • Weighs 278 g per earbud.

JBL TOUR ONE M3

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 70 hours (vs 50 hours).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

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PriorityJBL Tour One M2JBL TOUR ONE M3
Weight278 g per earbud278 g
Battery lifeUp to 50 hoursUp to 70 hours
ControlsControls on Ear Cups?Touch controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
AudioJBL Legendary Pro Audio SoundJBL Original Pro Sound
Impedance32Ω18Ω

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2JBL TOUR ONE M3
BrandJBLJBL
ModelTour One M2TOUR ONE M3
Announced20232025
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
Color—Blue, Black, Green, Mocha

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2JBL TOUR ONE M3
Weight278g per earpiece278g
Dimensions—Ear cushions: 99.8 × 78 × 19.5 mm; inner opening 64 × 42 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2JBL TOUR ONE M3
Battery LifeUp to 50 hours; up to 30 hours with ANC on; up to 50 hours with ANC offUp to 70 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 70 hours with ANC off
Charging Time2 hours from empty2 hours from empty
Fast ChargingYesYes
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2JBL TOUR ONE M3
ConnectionBluetooth and wired 3.5 mm audio cableBluetooth; USB-C digital audio; wired 3.5 mm audio cable
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
Connector3.5 mm audio cableUSB-C; 3.5 mm audio cable
Cable LengthNo audio cable1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable; 1.2 m USB-C to 3.5 mm cable
App SupportJBL Headphones appJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2JBL TOUR ONE M3
Voice AssistantConnected-device voice assistant; configurable through JBL Headphones app—
Special FeaturesSupports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable CableSupports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable Cable
Sensors—Head tracking; wearing detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2JBL TOUR ONE M3
Drivers40 mm dynamic drivers40 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response10 Hz–40 kHz passive; 10 Hz–22 kHz active10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance32Ω18Ω
Active Noise CancellationTrue Adaptive Noise CancelingTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioSpatial SoundSpatial Sound
Microphones7 microphones10 microphones
Audio FeaturesJBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound, Voice AwareJBL Original Pro Sound, Voice Aware, Smart Talk
Audio Codecs—SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2JBL 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
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2JBL TOUR ONE M3
ControlsControls on Ear Cups?Touch controls; earcup buttons; automatic play/pause
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned ear cupsCushioned ear cups

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2JBL TOUR ONE M3
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tour One M2 HeadphonesTOUR ONE M3
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB Type-C charging cableUSB Type-C to Type C cable
Audio Cable3.5 mm audio cableUSB Type-C to Analog 3.5mm cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarrying CaseUSB Type-C to Type-A adapter; Carrying Case
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)Warranty / 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

The JBL TOUR ONE M3 is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer battery life.

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