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JBL Tour Pro 3 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3

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

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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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Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple AirPods Pro 3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.55 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 24 hours with the case.
KSh 32,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 has better water and dust protection (IP57), while the JBL Tour Pro 3 lasts longer between charges (up to 44 hours).

Battery life

JBL Tour Pro 3
Up to 33 hours with the case
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Up to 24 hours with the case

Weight

JBL Tour Pro 3
71.8 g for the case
Apple AirPods Pro 3
43.99 g for the case

Controls

JBL Tour Pro 3
Touch Control
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Press once to play or pause media

Water resistance

JBL Tour Pro 3
IP55 water and dust resistance
Apple AirPods Pro 3
IP57 water and dust resistance

Audio

JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL Original Pro Sound
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Custom high dynamic range amplifier

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tour Pro 3

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 44 hours (vs 8 hours).
  • Case type: Smart Charging Case.

Apple AirPods Pro 3

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IP55).
  • Case type: MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C).
  • Lighter charging case: 43.99 g versus 71.8 g.
  • Supports spatial audio.

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PriorityJBL Tour Pro 3Apple AirPods Pro 3
Weight5.6 g per earbud5.55 grams
Battery lifeUp to 33 hours with the caseUp to 24 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP57 water and dust resistance
ChargingYes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
SoftwareWorks with the JBL Headphones appBuilt into supported Apple operating systems

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 3Apple AirPods Pro 3
BrandJBLApple
ModelTour Pro 3AirPods Pro 3
Announced20242025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack, Latte—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 3Apple AirPods Pro 3
Weight5.6g per earpiece5.55 grams
Dimensions—30.9 mm x 19.2 mm x 27.0 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 3Apple AirPods Pro 3
Battery LifeUp to 44 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 11 hours with ANC offUp to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled); Up to 6.5 hours of listening time on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts; Up to 10 hours of listening time on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature
Charging Time2 hours from empty—
Fast ChargingYes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingYesYes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 3Apple AirPods Pro 3
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
ConnectorWireless audio connectionWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNo audio cableNo audio cable included
App SupportJBL Headphones appBuilt into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 3Apple AirPods Pro 3
Special FeaturesSupports Auracast, True WirelessLive Translation for communicating across languages; Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature; Hearing Protection
Voice Assistant—Siri
Sensors—Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Heart rate sensor for workouts; Touch control

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 3Apple AirPods Pro 3
Drivers10.2 mm/ 0.402" Dynamic Driver + 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm Balanced ArmatureCustom high-excursion Apple driver
Frequency Response20 Hz - 40 kHz—
Impedance32Ω—
Active Noise CancellationTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0Yes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruAdaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness
Spatial AudioSpatial SoundPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Microphones6 microphonesDual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone
Audio FeaturesJBL Original Pro Sound, JBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound, Voice Aware, Smart TalkCustom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalized Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Adaptive EQ; Studio-quality audio recording; Vent system for pressure equalization; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in MagSafe Charging Case

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 3Apple AirPods Pro 3
Case TypeSmart Charging CaseMagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Case Battery LifeUp to 33 hours total playback contributionUp to 24 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Case ChargingUSB-CWorks with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or USB-C connector
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Weight71.8g43.99 grams
Case FeaturesSmart caseIncludes a speaker for use with Find My
Case Dimensions—47.2 mm x 62.2 mm x 21.8 mm
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IP57

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 3Apple AirPods Pro 3
ControlsTouch ControlPress once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold to switch between listening modes; Swipe up or down to adjust volume
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55, Water resistantDust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57): AirPods Pro and charging case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedSilicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 3Apple AirPods Pro 3
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tour Pro 3 earbudsAirPods Pro 3
Charging CaseSmart Charging CaseMagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Charging CableUSB Type-C to Type C cableUSB-C charge cable sold separately
Audio CableUSB Type-C to Analog 3.5mm cableNot included
Ear Tips / Accessories5 sizes of eartips +Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); QSG / Safety Sheet (S / i)Documentation

Similarities

  • 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.
  • Same connector: wireless audio connection.

In summary

Get the Apple AirPods Pro 3 if you want better water and dust protection, or the JBL Tour Pro 3 if you would rather have longer battery life.

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