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JBL Quantum 650 vs JBL TOUR ONE M3

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

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JBL Quantum 650

JBL Quantum 650

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 331.5 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 45 hours per charge.
KSh 28,000In 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 lasts longer between charges (up to 70 hours), is lighter on the head and has a foldable design for travel and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, while the JBL Quantum 650, a gaming headset, has a flip-to-mute boom mic, larger 50 mm drivers and a user-replaceable battery.

Weight

JBL Quantum 650
331.5 g
JBL TOUR ONE M3
278 g

Connections

JBL Quantum 650
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth and wired connection
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Bluetooth and wired connection

Noise cancellation

JBL Quantum 650
No noise cancellation
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Noise cancellation

Battery life

JBL Quantum 650
Up to 45 hours per charge
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Up to 70 hours

Two devices

JBL Quantum 650
Connects to two devices at once
JBL TOUR ONE M3
Stays connected to two devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Quantum 650

  • Boom microphone with flip-to-mute.
  • Larger drivers: 50 mm (vs 40 mm).
  • User-replaceable battery.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

JBL TOUR ONE M3

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 70 hours (vs 45 hours).
  • Fast charging.
  • True Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0.
  • Ambient Aware, TalkThru.
  • Lighter: 278 g (vs 331.5 g).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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PriorityJBL Quantum 650JBL TOUR ONE M3
Weight331.5 g278 g
Battery lifeUp to 45 hours per chargeUp to 70 hours
Two devicesConnects to two devices at onceStays connected to two devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
ChargingNoYes
SoftwareJBL QuantumENGINEWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Quantum 650JBL TOUR ONE M3
BrandJBLJBL
ModelQuantum 650TOUR ONE M3
Announced20252025
TypeOver-Ear Wireless Gaming HeadsetOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorTeal, Black, White, PurpleBlue, Black, Green, Mocha

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Quantum 650JBL TOUR ONE M3
Weight331.5g278g
Dimensions—Ear cushions: 99.8 × 78 × 19.5 mm; inner opening 64 × 42 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Quantum 650JBL TOUR ONE M3
Battery LifeUp to 45 hours via 2.4 GHz; up to 60 hours via BluetoothUp to 70 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 70 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeLess than 3 hours2 hours from empty
Fast ChargingNoYes
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Quantum 650JBL TOUR ONE M3
Connection2.4 GHz USB dongle; Bluetooth 5.3; wired USB audioBluetooth; USB-C digital audio; wired 3.5 mm audio cable
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionSimultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connectionYes
ConnectorUSB wireless dongle and wired USB audioUSB-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 QuantumENGINEJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Quantum 650JBL TOUR ONE M3
Special FeaturesMulti-Platform Gaming | PC & ConsolesSupports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable Cable
Sensors—Head tracking; wearing detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Quantum 650JBL TOUR ONE M3
Drivers50 mm dynamic drivers40 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz - 40 kHz10 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance32 ohM18Ω
Active Noise CancellationNoTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0
Transparency / Ambient ModeNoAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioSpatial SoundSpatial Sound
Microphones6mm Cardioid Boom Mic | Noise Cancelling10 microphones
Audio FeaturesJBL Quantum Spatial Sound | Powerful, Immersive AudioJBL Original Pro Sound, Voice Aware, Smart Talk
Audio Codecs—SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Quantum 650JBL 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 Quantum 650JBL TOUR ONE M3
ControlsOn-device playback, volume and call controlsTouch 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 Quantum 650JBL TOUR ONE M3
Headphones / EarbudsQuantum 650TOUR ONE M3
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB Type-C to Type C cable
Audio CableNot includedUSB Type-C to Analog 3.5mm cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesUSB wireless dongle; detachable microphone; microphone windshield foam; replaceable batteryUSB Type-C to Type-A adapter; Carrying Case
DocumentationQSG | Warranty card | Warning cardWarranty / Warning (W / !); QSG / Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have virtual surround sound.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same spatial audio: Spatial Sound.

In summary

Get the JBL TOUR ONE M3 if you want longer battery life and a lighter fit, or the JBL Quantum 650 if you would rather have a gaming headset with a flip-to-mute boom mic and larger 50 mm drivers.

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