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Powerbeats Pro 2 vs JBL Tour Pro 3

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

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Powerbeats Pro 2

Powerbeats Pro 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 8.7 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Class 1 Bluetooth.
KSh 32,500In Stock
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JBL Tour Pro 3

JBL Tour Pro 3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.6 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 33,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Tour Pro 3 has better water and dust protection (IP55) and is lighter on the head, while the Powerbeats Pro 2 offers up to 45 hours with the charging case.

Weight

Powerbeats Pro 2
8.7 g per earbud
JBL Tour Pro 3
5.6 g per earbud

Fit

Powerbeats Pro 2
Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L/XL
JBL Tour Pro 3
Ear tips included

Controls

Powerbeats Pro 2
Multifunction button and volume rockers on each earbud
JBL Tour Pro 3
Touch Control

Connections

Powerbeats Pro 2
Class 1 Bluetooth
JBL Tour Pro 3
Bluetooth 5.3

Water resistance

Powerbeats Pro 2
IPX4 water and dust resistance
JBL Tour Pro 3
IP55 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Powerbeats Pro 2

  • Rated for up to 45 hours in total with the charging case (vs 33).
  • Supports spatial audio.

JBL Tour Pro 3

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Lighter: 5.6 g each (vs 8.7 g).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityPowerbeats Pro 2JBL Tour Pro 3
Weight8.7 g per earbud5.6 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per charge; 45 hours with the caseUp to 33 hours with the case
ConnectionsClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance
Charging5 minutes provides up to 1.5 hoursYes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge
SoftwareWorks with the Beats appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2JBL Tour Pro 3
BrandBeatsJBL
ModelPowerbeats Pro 2Tour Pro 3
Announced20252024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, Latte

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2JBL Tour Pro 3
Weight8.7g per earbud; 69g case; 77.7g total5.6g per earpiece
DimensionsEarbud 45 x 41 x 24mm; case 75 x 66 x 34mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2JBL Tour Pro 3
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours / 45 hours with case (Adaptive EQ); 8 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC/Transparency)Up to 44 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 11 hours with ANC off
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 1.5 hoursYes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingYes (Qi case)Yes
Charging Time—2 hours from empty

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2JBL Tour Pro 3
ConnectionClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth
App SupportBeats app on Android; native Apple integrationJBL Headphones app
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint Connection—Yes
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2JBL Tour Pro 3
Voice AssistantHands-free Siri; Android voice assistant—
SensorsHeart-rate sensors, optical wear sensors and motion accelerometers—
Special FeaturesReal-time workout heart-rate monitoring; Apple H2 chipSupports Auracast, True Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2JBL Tour Pro 3
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANCTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head trackingSpatial Sound
Microphones3 microphones per earbud; Voice Isolation6 microphones
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Apple H2 chipJBL Original Pro Sound, JBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound, Voice Aware, Smart Talk
Drivers—10.2 mm/ 0.402" Dynamic Driver + 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm Balanced Armature
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance—32Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2JBL Tour Pro 3
Case TypeCharging caseSmart Charging Case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures aboveUp to 33 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Dimensions75 x 66 x 34mm—
Case Weight69g71.8g
Case FeaturesCharging caseSmart case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2JBL Tour Pro 3
ControlsMultifunction button and volume rockers on each earbudTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 (earbuds)IP55, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L/XL; nickel-titanium earhooksEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2JBL Tour Pro 3
Headphones / EarbudsPowerbeats Pro 2 earbudsJBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseSmart Charging Case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB Type-C to Type C cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designUSB Type-C to Analog 3.5mm cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L/XL; nickel-titanium earhooks5 sizes of eartips +
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and warranty cardWarranty / 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 Pro 3 is the better buy; the Powerbeats Pro 2 makes sense if you want up to 45 hours with the charging case.

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