9Rank 09 of 10 · Noise-Cancelling Wireless Earbuds
JBL Tour Pro 3
A thorough datasheet with 8 hours of ANC playback, IP55, LDAC, Auracast and a touchscreen case, now 224.99 euros against a 329.99 euro list price. No independent test could be read for this ranking.
6.9BPR score
- €225Price
- 8 h (ANC on) — published by JBLBattery life per charge with ANC on
- 9 of 10in Noise-Cancelling Wireless Earbuds
- 6.9BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
The Tour Pro 3 suits buyers who want a long feature list and are comfortable relying on the manufacturer's numbers. JBL's German page splits the battery cleanly: 8 hours in the earbuds plus 24 in the case with ANC on, 32 hours in total; 11 plus 33 hours with ANC off, 44 in total; and 3 hours of playback from 10 minutes of charging. It lists Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio, LDAC, Auracast, multipoint, IP55, wireless charging and six microphones.
Each earbud weighs 5.6 g and pairs a 10.2 mm dynamic driver with a balanced armature. The charging case carries a 1.57-inch touchscreen and weighs 71.8 g, the heaviest case stated in this ranking. The price on JBL's page was 224.99 euros, with 329.99 euros shown as the recommended retail price.
What is missing is evidence. We could not read any independent test of this model in this session, so the 5.0 for evidence reflects an absence of data, not a poor result. JBL publishes no ANC depth figure, which is at least consistent, and no customer rating was visible on the page. Nothing is said about battery replacement.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Battery per charge, ANC on
- 8 h
- Battery per charge, ANC off
- 11 h
- Total with case
- 32 h (ANC on) / 44 h (ANC off)
- Fast charge
- 10 min = 3 h
- Charging
- USB-C and wireless
- Bluetooth
- 5.3 LE Audio, Auracast, multipoint
- Codecs (as published)
- LDAC
- Ingress protection
- IP55
- Weight
- 5.6 g per earbud, 71.8 g case
- Driver
- 10.2 mm dynamic + balanced armature
- Independent test
- none readable in this session
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- 8 h with ANC on, 32 h with the case
- IP55 dust and water-jet rating
- Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio with Auracast, plus LDAC
- 224.99 euros against a 329.99 euro list price
- Wireless charging and multipoint
Worth knowing
- No independent test could be read for this ranking
- 71.8 g case, the heaviest stated here
- No ANC performance figure published
- No owner ratings visible on JBL's page
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Noise-Cancelling Wireless Earbuds.
| Product | Score | Battery life per charge with ANC on | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF-1000XM6Top score | 8.1 | up to 8 h (NC on) — published by Sony; 9 h 41 min measured by SoundGuys | €270 |
| Tour Pro 3This product | 6.9 | 8 h (ANC on) — published by JBL | €225 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 7.5 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does the JBL Tour Pro 3 last with ANC on?
JBL publishes 8 hours in the earbuds and a further 24 hours from the case, 32 hours in total. We could not read an independent measurement to compare with that claim.
Does the JBL Tour Pro 3 support Auracast?
Yes. JBL's product page lists Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio and Auracast support, alongside LDAC and multipoint.
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