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JBL TOUR ONE M3 vs Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

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

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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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Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 320 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 30 hours per charge.
KSh 30,000In 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), is lighter on the head and has virtual surround sound.

Weight

JBL TOUR ONE M3
278 g
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
320 g

Connections

JBL TOUR ONE M3
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Fit

JBL TOUR ONE M3
Cushioned ear cups
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Over-ear cushions

Battery life

JBL TOUR ONE M3
Up to 70 hours
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Up to 30 hours per charge

Controls

JBL TOUR ONE M3
Touch controls
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Multi-directional control knob, ANC button

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL TOUR ONE M3

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 70 hours (vs 30 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Lighter: 278 g (vs 320 g).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2020).
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

  • Up to 30 hours per charge.
  • 15 minutes provides 5 hours.
  • No official water-resistance rating.
  • Works with the Marshall Bluetooth app.

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PriorityJBL TOUR ONE M3Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
FitCushioned ear cupsOver-ear cushions
Weight278 g320 g
Battery lifeUp to 70 hoursUp to 30 hours per charge
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
ChargingYes15 minutes provides 5 hours
SoftwareWorks with the JBL Headphones appWorks with the Marshall Bluetooth app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL TOUR ONE M3Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
BrandJBLMarshall
ModelTOUR ONE M3Monitor II A.N.C.
Announced20252020
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorBlue, Black, Green, MochaBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL TOUR ONE M3Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Weight278g320g
DimensionsEar cushions: 99.8 × 78 × 19.5 mm; inner opening 64 × 42 mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL TOUR ONE M3Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Battery LifeUp to 70 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 70 hours with ANC off30 hours with ANC; 45 hours without ANC
Charging Time2 hours from empty2 hours
Fast ChargingYes15 minutes provides 5 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL TOUR ONE M3Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
ConnectionBluetooth; USB-C digital audio; wired 3.5 mm audio cableBluetooth or 3.5mm wired
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
ConnectorUSB-C; 3.5 mm audio cable3.5mm input; USB-C charging
Cable Length1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable; 1.2 m USB-C to 3.5 mm cable—
App SupportJBL Headphones appMarshall Bluetooth app
Bluetooth Range—10m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL TOUR ONE M3Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
SensorsHead tracking; wearing detection—
Special FeaturesSupports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable CableFoldable design; carrying bag
Voice Assistant—Google Assistant or device voice assistant

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL TOUR ONE M3Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Drivers40 mm dynamic drivers40mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response10 Hz - 40 kHz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance18Ω32 ohms
Audio CodecsSBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC—
Active Noise CancellationTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0Yes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruYes
Spatial AudioSpatial Sound—
Microphones10 microphonesBuilt-in microphone and remote
Audio FeaturesJBL Original Pro Sound, Voice Aware, Smart TalkMarshall signature sound; customizable EQ

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL TOUR ONE M3Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
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 M3Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
ControlsTouch controls; earcup buttons; automatic play/pauseMulti-directional control knob, ANC button and M-button
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned ear cupsOver-ear cushions
Water & Dust Resistance—No rated protection

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL TOUR ONE M3Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Headphones / EarbudsTOUR ONE M3Monitor II A.N.C. headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB Type-C to Type C cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableUSB Type-C to Analog 3.5mm cable3.5mm audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesUSB Type-C to Type-A adapter; Carrying CaseOn/over-ear design
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); QSG / Safety Sheet (S / i)Quick start guide and safety documentation

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 and a lighter fit.

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