Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs JBL TOUR ONE M3
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| Feature |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra |  JBL TOUR ONE M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 44,000.00 | KSh 38,500.00 |
| Drivers | — | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune | True Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0 |
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive Audio | Up to 70 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 70 hours with ANC off |
| Weight | 253g | 278g |
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General
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL TOUR ONE M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bose | JBL |
| Model | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones | TOUR ONE M3 |
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Blue, Black, Green, Mocha |
Design
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL TOUR ONE M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 253g | 278g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL TOUR ONE M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive Audio | Up to 70 hours; up to 40 hours with ANC on; up to 70 hours with ANC off |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 2 hours from empty |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides up to 2.5 hours | Yes |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL TOUR ONE M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 9m | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | 2.5mm audio input; USB-C charging | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| App Support | Bose app | JBL Headphones app |
| Cable Length | — | N/A — no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL TOUR ONE M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | CustomTune; Immersive Audio; ActiveSense | Supports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable Cable |
Audio
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL TOUR ONE M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive on supported Snapdragon Sound devices | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune | True Adaptive Noise Canceling 2.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Aware mode with ActiveSense | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Spatial Audio | Bose Immersive Audio | Spatial Sound |
| Microphones | 8 Total Microphones | 10 microphones |
| Audio Features | Bose Immersive Audio (Spatial Audio) | JBL Original Pro Sound, Voice Aware, Smart Talk |
| Drivers | — | mm dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 18Ω |
Charging Case
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL TOUR ONE M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL TOUR ONE M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical buttons and capacitive volume strip | Touch Control, Controls on Ear Cups?, Auto play/ pause |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Protein-leather over-ear cushions | Cushioned ear cups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL TOUR ONE M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones headphones/headset | TOUR ONE M3 |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB Type-C to Type C cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - wireless-only audio design | USB Type-C to Analog 3.5mm cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design | USB Type-C to Type-A adapter; Carrying Case |
| Documentation | User documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); QSG / Safety Sheet (S / i) |