JBL Tour One M3 vs Bose QuietComfort Headphones (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 One M3 leads Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) overall by 9 points (86 vs 77 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life (ANC on), where JBL Tour One M3 has 40 vs 24 h; Bluetooth version, where Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
JBL Tour One M3 leads overall
JBL Tour One M3 · 81 overall, #12 of 51
86
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) · 80 overall, #16 of 51
77
Key differences
  • Battery LifeJBL Tour One M3 40 vs 24 h
  • Bluetooth VersionBose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

Tour One M3 wins 2 of 5 categories

CategoryTour One M3QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)Lead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Wireless
Tie
Battery
+28
Comfort & Build
+100
Connectivity
Tie

Physical Comparison

Tour One M3
278g
Weight

Value for Money

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

QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Detailed Specifications

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Tour One M3
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Wireless

Feature
Tour One M3
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Tour One M3
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Battery Life (ANC On)
40 h67% more
24 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes

Comfort & Build

Feature
Tour One M3
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Weight
278 g
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
Tour One M3
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Yes

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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