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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| 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 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| 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 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | JBL Tour ONE M2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case, airplane adapter, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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