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General

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Series

AirPods1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 8 October 2026

Tour1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3454, MHWK4AM/A1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 8 October 2026Current Identify your AirPods names AirPods Max 2, A3454, introduced 2026. Reference US Midnight MHWK4AM/A is independently identified by the exact retailer page. Excludes A3184 USB-C first generation and A2096 Lightning.14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US Midnight MHWK4AM/A. Regulatory A3454 is independently established by Apple identification source.

JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM, TOUR ONE M31Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current US Black JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM includes Smart Tx. TOUR ONE M3 is the headphone hardware model printed in its guide. The transmitter model is separate and not promoted to headset model_numbers. No M2, Tour Pro 3 earbud or no-transmitter package contents transferred.3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

19595103906014Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected Midnight MHWK4AM/A, headphones-only listing, UPC 195951039060. Optional stand bundle excluded.

05003641402914Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1880538-REG/jbl_jbltom3aviblkam_tour_one_m3_smart.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM is explicitly paired with UPC 050036414029. No global no-transmitter EAN transferred.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

16 March 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026

6 January 20255Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-the-tour-one-m3-the-most-feature-rich-high-performance-headphone-yet-with-jbl-first-technologyRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected maker page shows Black, item number, in stock and Add to Cart. B&H exact US offer corroborates. Current USD 449.95 differs from actual manufacturer launch USD 399.95.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys's review advises owners of the AirPods Max with USB-C not to upgrade to the AirPods Max 2.21Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/03/16/apple-announces-airpods-max-2Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the AirPods Max 2 are the third AirPods Max, after the 2020 original and the 2024 USB-C update.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$5494Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026Maker US launch MSRP, preorder March 25, shipping/store availability early April.

$399.955Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-the-tour-one-m3-the-most-feature-rich-high-performance-headphone-yet-with-jbl-first-technologyRead 8 October 2026January 6 maker announcement explicitly prices US headphones INCLUDING Smart Tx at USD 399.95. Current 449.95 offer does not replace launch price. No-transmitter price is separate.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€5795Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026German maker launch price includes VAT.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026US maker launch and German maker launch substantiate these markets only.

US1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Segment

Music3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026

Music1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Over-ear1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Closed14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1880538-REG/jbl_jbltom3aviblkam_tour_one_m3_smart.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Wearing style

Headband2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Headband1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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Flat and inward8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly describes cups lying flat and folding up into case. Original photo shows folded/swivelled headset. Same physical M3 design across colors, no next-generation transfer.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table and narrative independently rotating ear cups. Generic Foldable No means no inward hinge, not absence of swivel.

Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Dynamic2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit headphone 40 mm Dynamic Driver. Mica dome diaphragm is stated in feature section. Magnet chemistry is unpublished.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026Exact Max 2 technical specification lists 40 mm dynamic drivers. No A2096 teardown capacity transferred.

40mm1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

114Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table explicitly one per earpiece.

114Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1880538-REG/jbl_jbltom3aviblkam_tour_one_m3_smart.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact listing explicitly gives one sound driver per earpiece. Other retailer rows incorrectly put 3.5 mm at headphone end and deny SilentNow ANC-only operation, contradicted by genuine guide and excluded.

Diaphragm material

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Mica dome1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Magnet

Dual-neodymium ring magnet motor3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026Exact current driver section. No numerical THD claim is published here.

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

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Min10 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker single acoustic range 10 Hz-40 kHz. Not the Bluetooth RF band or a proven wireless audio transmission range. Powered/passive and test standard are unstated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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18Ω1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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122dB1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker explicitly labels 122 dB at 1 kHz/1 mW. Original sheet/guide instead prints 122 dB SPL at 1 kHz without power reference. Stored unmeasured maker claim, with power state, distance and fixture unpublished. No numerical normalization or corrected guess.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published current US page explicitly supplies the 1 mW reference. Source inconsistency with documents omitting that reference remains qualified.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

48kHz4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 202624-bit/48 kHz digital lossless playback using the included USB-C cable. Bluetooth does not inherit this resolution.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026Same wired USB scope, not microphone resolution.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Personi-Fi 3.0 hearing test creates personalized left/right sound profile. Its separate 12-band wording is not silently substituted for the directly tested ten-band manual playback equalizer.

Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 8 October 2026Current guide 27 says Custom EQ settings are stored on AirPods and carry to any paired device. Set using compatible current iPhone/iPad/Mac software. Exact release notes identify firmware 9A348 as introducing Max 2 Custom EQ. The May 2026 SoundGuys no-custom-EQ statement describes earlier software.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 8 October 2026Current exact supported-model list names AirPods Max 2, not Max 1.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 8 October 2026Exact 9A348 release notes introduce Custom EQ for Max 2. Current original guide separately establishes storage on the headphones and carryover to other paired devices.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

310Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 8 October 2026Explicit three-band Low, Mid and High playback equalizer. This is separate from automatic Adaptive EQ and Headphone Accommodations.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 8 October 2026Supported-model scope for the companion three-band EQ guide.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 8 October 20269A348 release notes name low, mid and high controls. Required host software remains the compatible current Apple software described by the guide, not an invented minimum.

1011Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual app screenshot and review explicitly show ten manual playback EQ frequencies:32/64/125/250/500/1k/2k/4k/8k/16k. Personi-Fi hearing personalization is separate and maker describes twelve bands there. App/firmware version unreported, so no invented update chronology.12Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w84fb67tkuNbjX68uh6xVA.pngRead 8 October 2026Original TechRadar model-specific app screenshot viewed directly. Ten labelled frequency control positions and separate hearing test visible. No fabricated extra two user EQ controls.

EQ presets

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STUDIO, BASS, CLUB, EXTREME BASS, VOCAL, JAZZ11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Six factory labels visibly read from actual app screenshot. Lower JBL Tour One M3 EQ is a custom profile and not counted as a factory preset. Later 2026 default tuning update does not prove these presets were removed or add an invented name.12Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w84fb67tkuNbjX68uh6xVA.pngRead 8 October 2026

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Personalized Spatial Audio2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Compatible Apple hardware, software and content required. Personal profile needs TrueDepth iPhone camera.

JBL Spatial 3601Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026Exact current Max 2 page names six outward-facing and two inward-facing cancellation microphones.

Hybrid1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly locates ANC microphones on and in each earcup. Hybrid refers to outside and inside pickup, not a count calculated from voice roles.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

82Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

81Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit eight ANC microphones, four on/in each earcup. Voice roles can overlap. Do not sum eight ANC and four voice microphones into a physical total.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts cancellation with environment. Current firmware and compatible host software required.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Author describes Ambient Aware slider controlling outside sound and separate ANC intensity slider. Numeric ANC strength-step count is unreported.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Public Methodology v2.3 verdict describes bass and midrange close to its target, with a mid-treble dip. ANC-off bass-range noise is noted. Locked numeric measurements are not used.16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

2dB16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Public Sound Profile category summary rounds bass to +2 dB against the RTINGS target under Methodology v2.3. Precise locked regional/full-range results and test firmware/settings remain unknown. No locked result extraction.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

-3dB16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Same public rounded category summary gives -3 dB. Not a full-range error or a graph-picked peak.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

AApple AirPods Max 2

ANC on	Overall (dB)
Yes	33.2

Source19Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/apple-airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Exact ANC test discussion reports average attenuation 33.2 dB. Low/mid/high table values are not stored because precise band bounds and test-specific rig are not stated in this review. Playback level, firmware and host unknown. Historical No EQ statement precedes current 9A348 Custom EQ.

BJBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

ANC on	Overall (dB)	Bass (dB)	Mids (dB)	Treble (dB)
Yes	31	25.8	26.9	41.5

Source9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3Read 8 October 2026Actual Blue sample shown in own photos with color-specific bronze accents. Public ANC result explicitly overall 31 dB plus Low 25.8, Mid 26.9, High 41.5 dB, stored as reported rather than recomputing an average. Shared acoustic/ANC hardware across maker M3 colors. Exact firmware, ANC level/compensation, transport, stimulus SPL, fit repetitions and numerical band cutoffs unpublished. Site general methods use lab/environment recordings, with 5128-B/SoundCheck described for acoustic work. Exact ANC rig association unreported. No passive scalar inferred from ANC table or Blue 277 g mass transferred.10Measurementtechgearlab.com/topics/audio/best-wireless-headphonesRead 8 October 2026General published test procedure combines recorded noisy cafe simulations and real-world checks. Public exact M3 row repeats Low 25.8, Mid 26.9, High 41.5. Named B&K simulator/SoundCheck in sound-quality method, not silently asserted as exact ANC test fixture.

Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

33.2dB=CalculatedFrom Measured noise isolation

31dB=CalculatedFrom Measured noise isolation

Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Standard mode speech recordings have weak rejection of office, street and reverberant noise. Voice Isolation improves noise rejection on a compatible Apple host.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026Exact automated speech recordings, standard versus Voice Isolation. No numerical bandwidth or SNR inferred.

Recorded voice demos show effective suppression of wind and echoes. The reviewer finds speech suitable for office and conference calls.8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Actual ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant recordings, Mocha sample/headphone firmware 3.6.0. Author explicitly reports effective wind/echo handling. Route, gain, codec, SPL and AI settings not published. No numeric mic bandwidth/SNR inferred. Older firmware distinguished from 2026 tuning update.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AApple AirPods Max 2

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	21.01

Source15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026Literal public result: 21 hours and 31 seconds, not 31 minutes. Continuous rundown ANC on, music at 75 dB SPL, added May 27, 2026. Purchased exact MHWK4AM/A unit. Test-specific connection, host, codec, firmware, spatial mode and lighting are not explicitly assigned, so omitted. Review metadata dates/dimensions are not adopted.

BJBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	55.62

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Actual Mocha sample with standard pads and Smart Tx photographed. Headphones firmware 3.6.0, transmitter 2.6.0, tested one week. Continuous ANC-on music peaking 75 dB lasts 55 h 37 min, converted to 55.62 h. Transport, codec, spatial mode and light settings unpublished, so cells omitted. Shared-model test under common manufacturer driver/battery/pad hardware across colors, not a Black-specific test. No transmitter runtime substituted.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

21.01h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

55.62h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

383g(13.5 oz)19Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/apple-airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Exact public comparison table labels Measured Weight 383 g. Cable, pad inclusion and scale resolution are not explicitly assigned. Maker 386.2 g remains separately claimed.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Built-in1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

32Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Three voice-pickup microphones, two shared with the eight ANC microphones. Nine physical microphones total, not eleven.

41Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit four adaptive beamforming microphones for calls. This is voice-role count, not an inferred capsule pattern or independent physical total.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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101Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker General Specifications explicitly gives Number of Microphones: 10. No arithmetic sum of overlapping role counts, no transmitter microphones added.

Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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-38dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Call microphone -38 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz. Not a measured result. Additional distance/gain/route conditions unpublished.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

DSP3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026Voice Isolation uses H2 computational audio for transmitted speech. No microphone electrical response or sampling rate inferred.

AI1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names AI algorithm for four-mic call beamforming that removes echoes and ambient noise. This is transmitted voice processing, separate from playback ANC.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

Not available

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Sidetone

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable sidetone

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker VoiceAware controls how much own voice is heard during calls. Not variable ambient transparency alone.

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Bluetooth, USB, Analog8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026Exact Max 2 analog route needs Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable sold separately. Included USB-C cable supports digital audio.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Headset native USB-C digital audio and USB-C-to-3.5 mm analog cable are distinct from Smart Tx USB/analog source ingestion followed by Bluetooth LC3/Auracast transmission. Smart Tx is a transmitter, not a proprietary 2.4 GHz gaming receiver or charging case. Transmitter 18-hour claim and 550 mAh battery are not headset fields.4Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw81b4e8f0/pdfs/LS_JBL_Smart%20Tx_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current original Smart Tx guide shows separate audio-input and charging USB-C sockets, USB-C digital or supplied analog cable input, PC/Mac/TV source diagrams. Wireless output is Bluetooth, not a separate proprietary RF connection. Some airline systems need an adapter not included.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

Not available

3.5 mm TRS3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wired-mode diagram shows supplied 3.5 mm source plug with two insulating rings, hence TRS. Headset end is USB-C. Do not copy retailer headset-side 3.5 mm error or infer analog microphone capability.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Native USB-C accepts C-C digital and C-to-3.5 analog lead. Headset has no separate native 3.5 mm input shown in exact guide.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

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Not available

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026iPhone/iPad/Mac USB-C playback documented. Calls, Siri and Spatial Audio still require Bluetooth enabled.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No19Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/apple-airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Exact purchased Max 2 test states no passive playback when depleted. Not inferred from USB connector type.

No9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3Read 8 October 2026Exact model review explicitly says no passive playback and headset must recharge after depletion. Applies to headphone body, not separately powered Smart Tx. No inference solely from USB-C-shaped analog socket.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Public exact review explicitly states no low-latency wireless dongle.

Not available

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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Bluetooth

5.32Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Directly labelled headset version 5.3 retained. Later headphone 4.2.0 release notes say Updated Bluetooth Profile to 6.0, which does not unambiguously label a Core version. Current transmitter-only guide explicitly gives Bluetooth 6.0. Its version is not transferred to headphones.6Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/tour-one-m3-smart-tx-software-update-release-notes-mdys3nx4ulf-us/000052463.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release says Updated Bluetooth Profile to 6.0, whereas actual headset guide/current selected page label version 5.3. Preserve ambiguous profile wording without silently declaring headphone Core 6.0 or importing transmitter version.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026Exact Max 2 connection section, no LDAC or aptX.

SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphone table explicitly SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC. Initial transmitter table gives LC3 only, while current transmitter guide later includes SBC/AAC/LC3. No aptX support or transmitter codec list substituted for headphones.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

No20Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-vs-apple-airpods-pro-2-157186Read 8 October 2026Exact Max 2 comparison explicitly excludes LE Audio and LC3. Current Apple firmware release notes through 9A348 document Custom EQ, not LE Audio. Bluetooth version alone was not used as proof.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker supports LE Audio. Exact release notes condition LE Audio Unicast on headphone firmware 4.2.0 from August 5, 2025. Earlier Auracast broadcast and later unicast are distinct.6Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/tour-one-m3-smart-tx-software-update-release-notes-mdys3nx4ulf-us/000052463.htmlRead 8 October 2026Headphone 4.2.0 August 5, 2025 explicitly adds LE Audio Unicast. Smart Tx 3.9.0 separately adds standalone transmission to non-Auracast Bluetooth headphones. No earbud firmware transferred.

AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

No20Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-vs-apple-airpods-pro-2-157186Read 8 October 2026Exact comparison expressly says both miss Auracast broadcasting. Apple Audio Sharing is a separate ecosystem feature.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Headphones receive broadcasts through JBL app. Included Smart Tx can transmit to multiple Auracast headphones. This is separate from multipoint device switching.

Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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21Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Base station

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Latency

None of 2 known

Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

iOS, macOS, Android9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104983Read 8 October 2026Exact named host routes. New Max 2 Apple functionality requires iOS/iPadOS 26.4+ and current firmware. No console or unnamed Windows support inferred.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 20264Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw81b4e8f0/pdfs/LS_JBL_Smart%20Tx_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AApple AirPods Max 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	USB	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	USB	No
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	USB	Not available
Android	Analog	Not available

Source9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104983Read 8 October 2026Current exact Max 2 support: Mac and Android USB audio, Android Bluetooth listen-and-talk, Android 12+ analog with separately purchased cable. iPhone paths from exact 108364. Mac wired calls explicitly require Bluetooth and public RTINGS test found no laptop USB microphone. Unknown iOS/Android USB microphone support omitted.16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Public exact review reports USB microphone not working with laptops including MacBooks. Only the Mac USB row receives false. Other routes remain maker-supported. Detailed measurements and firmware are membership-locked and were not accessed.

BJBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

Platform	Connection
Windows	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly shows Windows 10 v1803+ Bluetooth Swift Pair and Android 6+ Fast Pair. iOS playback observed by exact TechRadar review. macOS row uses included transmitter from documented PC/Mac USB source to Bluetooth headphone path, not a claimed native Mac headphone USB format. No outbound mic cells inferred. Console-specific routes omitted.4Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw81b4e8f0/pdfs/LS_JBL_Smart%20Tx_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026PC/Mac source audio feeds transmitter through supplied USB cable/USB-A adapter and then headphones through Bluetooth. This does not establish a microphone return channel.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Wireless in exact model is Bluetooth, actual iOS/Android listening observed. Wired USB versus analog input is not silently assigned for every reviewed phone. No G HUB desktop support or gaming-console input assumptions.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

Not available

850mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphone Li-ion 850 mAh at 3.85 V. Transmitter Li-ion 550 mAh at 3.85 V is excluded from this field.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/important-safety-and-handling-information-dev4744b22af/webRead 8 October 2026Current guide explicitly restricts battery repair to a trained technician. Battery disposal and repair teardown do not establish normal user swapping.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AApple AirPods Max 2

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	20

Source2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker maximum. January/February 2026 preproduction Max 2 with iPhone 17 Pro Max, prerelease software, 256 kbps AAC tracks, volume 50%, ANC enabled and fixed Spatial Audio. Full depletion to stopped playback.

BJBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	70
Bluetooth	Yes	40

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit Bluetooth music claim: up to 70 h ANC off, 40 h ANC on. Volume, codec, spatial mode, microphone use and firmware are unpublished. Smart Tx up to 18 h is separate.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Battery life (claimed, max)

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

Not available

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

Not available

120min2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphones two hours from empty, converted to 120 minutes. 5 V/1 A supply recommendation. Not independent timing. Transmitter also two hours but is a separate component.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

5min2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

5min1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original headphone charging diagram explicitly 5 MIN/5 H, two hours full charge, and power OFF for best speed charge. Not Smart Tx 10 MIN/3 H.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

1.5h2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Around 1.5 h after 5 min charging depleted headset. March 2026 preproduction Max 2 with iPhone 15 Pro Max, prerelease software, 256 kbps AAC tracks, volume 50%, ANC and fixed Spatial Audio.

5h1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Five-minute charge gives five playback hours. Headphone guide recommends power OFF for best speed charge. Charger recommendation 5 V/1 A, but exact quick-charge setup, playback codec/SPL/ANC settings are unpublished. Transmitter ten-minute/three-hour claim is excluded.3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Use while charging

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Buttons, Touch, Slider3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical volume buttons and power/pairing slider plus capacitive right-cup transport gestures. Call mic mute is a touch-hold gesture, not an inferred dedicated physical mute button. Advanced control setup requires JBL Headphones app.

Volume control

Wheel2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Buttons3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026User can reverse Crown volume direction and select listening-mode button cycle.

Yes11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Original model-specific Gestures screenshot permits Action Button tap cycle selection among Noise Cancelling, Ambient Aware and Off, with separate Touch Panel tab. This is on-device control customization, not EQ alone. App/firmware versions are unpublished.15Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oZthNKXnfWRMJF8YV4uXET.pngRead 8 October 2026Original TechRadar screenshot directly inspected. Visible Action Button tap options are selectable, with customized gesture scope. No arbitrary rebinding of every physical control asserted.

Wear detection

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026Removal pauses audio, replacement within 15 seconds resumes. Lifting one earphone also pauses.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistant

Siri2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Siri, Bixby3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly labels Siri and Bixby. Host assistant access, not standalone onboard assistant. Others is not a named assistant and is omitted.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Not available

Padded8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Headband material

Not available

Leatherette-covered memory foam8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly calls contact points pleather-covered memory foam. Same standard M3 design, not real animal leather or a chemical PU species inferred from maker Leather headband boolean.

Frame material

Stainless steel14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact build description, corroborated by Apple engineering interview reported by TechRadar.

Plastic8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Own review explicitly identifies plastic build, corroborated by exact TechRadar/TechGearLab construction. Polymer species and metal hidden reinforcement unpublished.

Ear cup material

Anodized aluminum14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Plastic8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Own reviews identify plastic housing. No specific ABS or recycled-content percentage inferred.

Ear pad material

Textile-covered memory foam14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact product narrative. B&H dimensions conflict with labelled Apple body dimensions and are not used. B&H generic multipoint number is not used as proof of concurrent Bluetooth sources.

Leatherette-covered memory foam8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Replaceable ear pads

Yes13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/howto/how-do-you-change-earpads-on-your-headphones-mb0p8zmiwyu-india/000051078.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Magnetic13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026Exact identification section specifies magnetic cushions.

Clip13Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/howto/how-do-you-change-earpads-on-your-headphones-mb0p8zmiwyu-india/000051078.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker replacement guide explicitly includes Tour One M3 Smart Tx in Applies To. Over-ear instructions pull complete pads and align plastic hooks with holes, establishing clip mounting. Generic on-ear slide/stretch instructions are not used. Regional support article is model construction guidance, not warranty or accessory bundle transfer.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

Not available

Width42Height64mm(1.7 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker explicitly gives internal cup opening height 6.4 cm and width 4.2 cm, converted to mm. Published cup depth 1.95 cm lacks explicit internal pad-to-driver scope and is omitted.

Ear tips included

Not available

Not available

Dust and water rating

Not available

Not available

User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026Easy removable cushions independently corroborated by exact SoundGuys Max 2 review. Batteries are technician-only per Apple.

Ear pads13Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/in/en/howto/how-do-you-change-earpads-on-your-headphones-mb0p8zmiwyu-india/000051078.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly documents replacement of ear pads. No undocumented normal battery exchange, replacement headband or microphone spare inferred.

Software

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Companion app

Not available

JBL Headphones3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

Not available

Android, iOS11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/jbl-tour-one-m3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact tested review explicitly names free iOS/Android JBL Headphones app. Actual review uses iOS/Android music players wired and wirelessly. Individual wired route and voice return cells unproved and omitted.

User firmware updates

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026Current firmware required by wired-audio setup.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 8 October 2026Current exact Max 2 firmware 9A348 is listed. Update by charging in Bluetooth range of a Wi-Fi-connected iPhone/iPad/Mac. Apple service can update when no Apple host is available.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/tour-one-m3-smart-tx-software-update-release-notes-mdys3nx4ulf-us/000052463.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US notes apply to Tour One M3 and Smart Tx. Named headphone 4.2.0, 4.7.5 and transmitter 3.9.0, 8.3.0 updates prove firmware capability. Installed selected unit firmware is unknown.7Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/new-jbl-sound-curve-is-the-headline-act-in-major-upgrades-to-flagship-tour-headphones-and-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Release body dated April 23, 2026, page published April 24: Tour ONE M3 new sound curve firmware 4.8.0 and Smart Tx UI 7.7.0 available. Earbud Tour Pro 3 case UI scheduled April 30 is not headset firmware. Old review tuning is not presented as this updated sound curve.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

386.2g(13.6 oz)2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Headset including cushions, excludes 134.5 g Smart Case.

278g(9.8 oz)1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Unmeasured manufacturer headphone body 278 g. Extension, cable inclusion and pad condition unpublished. Transmitter 34.5 g is separate. SoundGuys 275 g metadata and TechGearLab Blue measured 277 g are not substituted for selected Black claimed mass.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

Width168.6Height187.3Depth83.4mm(6.6 × 7.4 × 3.3 in)2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker labelled upright headset axes including cushions.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact wired-mode guide visibly prints Hi-Res Audio badge. No Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification inferred from LDAC support alone.

Communication certifications

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Zoom1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker current page names Zoom certification. Original January 6 launch explicitly qualifies Zoom-certified via wired connection. No Bluetooth or Smart Tx wireless-path certification, Teams or Discord claim inferred.5Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-introduces-the-tour-one-m3-the-most-feature-rich-high-performance-headphone-yet-with-jbl-first-technologyRead 8 October 2026Original maker launch explicitly states Zoom-certified via wired connection. Certification route limitation retained, without claiming every wireless path is certified.

FCC ID

BCG-A345417Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3454Read 8 October 2026Public grant maps exact A3454 to Apple AirPods Max. Grant date March 16, 2026 is certification, not retail. Internal photos/manual links requested human verification or returned unavailable, so no protected body or battery label data used.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Black JBL Tour One M3 headphones, JBL Smart Tx Bluetooth audio transmitter, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to analog 3.5 mm cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Carrying case, Warranty and warning documentation, Quick start guide and safety sheet1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard Smart Tx bundle inventory. One C-C cable, one C-to-3.5 cable, one C-to-A adapter, headphones, transmitter and case. Adapter is not a cable. No no-transmitter box or optional airline adapter added.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 20264Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw81b4e8f0/pdfs/LS_JBL_Smart%20Tx_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Transmitter-specific guide is separate from headphone component guide. Its newer Bluetooth 6.0, 550 mAh/34.5 g, 18 h and 10 min/3 h claims remain component scope, not headphone specs.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AApple AirPods Max 2

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C charging and audio cable	1

Source2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Included USB-C cable carries charging and audio. Its length is not published by Apple.

BJBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	Not available	1
USB-C to analog 3.5 mm cable	1.2	1

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current selected page Audio Cable Length 1.2 m supports analog playback lead. USB cable length is not selected-bundle proven and omitted. Longest supplied cable scalar stays unknown. No generic 1.2 m USB length copied from a no-transmitter sheet.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026Included soft Smart Case covers cups, leaves canopy exposed. Exact review describes limited protective coverage.

Hard8Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-one-m3-review-the-next-generation-of-anc-135374Read 8 October 2026Actual supplied rigid-shell zippered travel case photographed with storage compartment. Not a charging dock or Smart Tx carrying pouch.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/airpods-max3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026

www.jbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/JBLTOM3AVIBLKAM.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/airpods-max/specs2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Exact current Max 2 maker specs and notes. No acoustic range, electrical impedance/sensitivity, battery pack capacity, full-charge time, supplied cable length or voice-capsule electrical specification found. Exact iFixit/credible reviews and public RTINGS were checked. Original Max 1 teardown and protected FCC bodies were not transferred.

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw4f872f9a/pdfs/JBL_Tour_One_M3_Smart_Tx_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original current exact Smart Tx three-page English sheet linked from selected US maker page. All pages read. Headphones and transmitter have separate technical tables.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 8 October 2026Current original Apple user guide. Exact Max controls, settings, host setup, Custom EQ and safety sections were read, not a standalone PDF.

support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdf3Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5517c2d2/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20ONE%20M3_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Genuine maker support Tour ONE M3 headphone QSG. Original control, wired and charging diagrams viewed. This is headset component guide, not the current transmitter-only document attached to bundle page.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Included limited one-year manufacturer warranty, not retailer protection plan.

1year14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1880538-REG/jbl_jbltom3aviblkam_tour_one_m3_smart.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US standard bundle Items Included states limited one-year manufacturer warranty. No extra retailer protection plan.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.