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JBL Tour Pro 3
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JBL Tour Pro 3 · JBL — official press library; 548844-JBL Tour PRO 3_Product Image 1-7729d6-original-1723464908.png

JBL

Tour Pro 3

Released September 2024

JBL's in-ear noise-cancelling earbuds with a touchscreen charging case that can transmit audio from USB-C and 3.5 mm sources.

Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Battery
8 h
With case
32 h
Best codec
LC3
Weight
5.6 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the touchscreen case, wired-source transmitter and engaging sound. SoundGuys found strong noise cancelling and a secure fit; TechRadar found both weaker because the housings did not sit securely in smaller ears. TechRadar considered the cheaper Live Beam 3 better value for buyers who do not need the transmitter.

From soundguys.com, techradar.com and whathifi.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
Spatial audio with head tracking
Yes
Driver size
10.2 mm
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3
Drivers
10.2 mm dynamic driver plus 5.1 × 2.8 mm balanced armature per earbud; 20 Hz–40 kHz frequency response; 32 Ω impedance; JBL's August 2024 UK launch release described the dynamic driver as 11 mm
Noise cancelling detail
True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 adjusts to surroundings; Smart Ambient, TalkThru and Smart Talk modes
Audio features
LDAC on supported Android devices; JBL Spatial 360 with head tracking; Personi-Fi 3.0 listening profile; case can send Auracast audio; Bluetooth LE Audio was described by JBL as an over-the-air update

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 8 hours
With the case
Up to 32 hours
Wireless charging
Yes
Battery life detail
Up to 11 hours per charge and 44 hours including the case with ANC off; up to 7 hours with True Adaptive ANC on; 65 mAh battery in each earbud and 850 mAh in the case
Charging case
1.57-inch touchscreen for playback, settings and calls; transmits audio from USB-C or 3.5 mm sources to the earbuds using the included cables; 71.8 g; USB-C and wireless charging
Fast charging
10 minutes of charging gives up to 3 hours of playback; full charge in 2 hours

Design

Weight (each earbud)
5.6 g
Water and sweat resistance
IP55
Bluetooth
5.3
Two devices at once
Yes
Controls
Touch controls on the earbuds; touchscreen controls on the case; customisation through the JBL Headphones app
Microphones
Six microphones, including two beamforming outer microphones and one inner microphone in each earbud; JBL Crystal AI call processing; Zoom certified
Fit and ear tips
Five sizes of silicone ear tips and one set of foam ear tips; app includes a fit test
Case weight
71.8 g
Works with
Bluetooth 5.3; Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair; JBL Headphones app for audio and control settings; case accepts USB-C and analogue 3.5 mm sources
Colours
Black, Latte, Blue and Green on JBL UK
In the box
Earbuds, Smart Charging Case, five sizes of silicone tips, foam tips, USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to 3.5 mm cables, charging cable, quick start guide and safety sheet

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Case can transmit audio from wired sources and control the earbuds through a 1.57-inch touchscreen
  • Hybrid dynamic and balanced armature drivers, LDAC and spatial audio with head tracking
  • Up to 8 hours with ANC on, 32 hours including the case, plus wireless case charging

Cons

  • Case weighs 71.8 g and is larger than a basic charging case
  • Bluetooth LE Audio was announced as an over-the-air update rather than a launch feature
  • LDAC is available on supported Android devices but not iPhone

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
GooglePixel Buds Pro 2
In-earYes8 h30 hAAC4.7 gSept 2024
BoseQuietComfort Earbuds
In-earYes8.5 h30 hAAC10.9 gSept 2024
Anker soundcoreLiberty 4 Pro
In-earYes7.5 h30 hLDAC5.5 gOct 2024

Sources

  1. uk.jbl.com/JBLTOURPRO3BLK.html
  2. uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwad05514e…
  3. news.jbl.com/en-GB/240388-enjoy-everywhere-entertainment-with-jbl-tour-pro-3-le…
  4. soundguys.com/jbl-tour-pro-3-review-123276

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