JBL Tour Pro 3 vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • JBL Tour Pro 3 leads Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) overall by 40 points (86 vs 46 out of 100).
  • Key differences: only JBL Tour Pro 3 has active noise cancelling; battery life per charge, where Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) has 9 vs 8 h; IP rating, where JBL Tour Pro 3 has IP55 vs IPX4; total battery life with case, where JBL Tour Pro 3 has 32 vs 28.5 h; Bluetooth version, where Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
JBL Tour Pro 3 leads overall
JBL Tour Pro 3 · 84 overall, #6 of 68
86
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) · 52 overall, #65 of 68
46
Key differences
  • Active Noise CancellingJBL Tour Pro 3 only
  • Battery Life per ChargeBose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) 9 vs 8 h
  • IP RatingJBL Tour Pro 3 IP55 vs IPX4
  • Total Battery Life with CaseJBL Tour Pro 3 32 vs 28.5 h
  • Bluetooth VersionBose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

Tour Pro 3 wins 4 of 6 categories · Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) wins 1

CategoryTour Pro 3Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)Lead
Noise Cancelling
+93
Battery
Tie
Connectivity
+3
Build
+35
Audio
+100
Calls
+100

Physical Comparison

71.8 g5.6 g
Tour Pro 3Tour Pro 3

Tour Pro 3 is 66 g (1182%) heavier than Tour Pro 3.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
Tour Pro 3
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
N/A

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Tour Pro 3
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
No
Transparency Mode
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
Tour Pro 3
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Battery Life per Charge
8 h
9 h13% more
Total Battery Life with Case
32 h12% more
28.5 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Tour Pro 3
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Calls

Feature
Tour Pro 3
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Microphones per Earbud
3
N/A

Build

Feature
Tour Pro 3
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
5.6 g
N/A
Case Weight
71.8 g
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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