Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL Tour ONE M2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and JBL Tour ONE M2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. JBL Tour ONE M2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Tour ONE M2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 26.5 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 2.93 cm -
Weight 255 g 272 g Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black | Champagne
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Tour ONE M2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes JBL Tour ONE M2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL Tour ONE M2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) True Adaptive Noise Canceling
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Tour ONE M2.
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW 117 dB JBL Tour ONE M2 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 JBL Tour ONE M2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Voice control, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Smart Ambient, JBL Pro Sound
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Tour ONE M2
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Tour ONE M2
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC/ambient
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Tour ONE M2
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Tour ONE M2
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Tour ONE M2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 920 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL Tour ONE M2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Tour ONE M2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Tour ONE M2
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 JBL Tour ONE M2
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case, airplane adapter, USB-C charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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