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General

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Series

QuietComfort1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) product identity. Ultra, original 2023 QuietComfort and soft-case SC packages are excluded.

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.

443644, 895491-01002Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Bose 2026 guide AM901307-0010 Rev01, regulatory pages 4-8 name model 443644. Commercial 895491-0100 comes from the exact retailer below.6Retailer pagenfm.com/bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-headphones-in-black-70869201/70869201.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black item 70869201 lists Model 895491-0100. The commercial identifier and regulatory 443644 are separate naming systems. No soft-case SC bundle or Ultra identifier.

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

0178178596846Retailer pagenfm.com/bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-headphones-in-black-70869201/70869201.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black item 70869201 lists UPC 017817859684. No soft-case SC bundle or Ultra identifier.

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.

6 August 20263Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Dated maker launch announcement August 6 2026. Preorder August 8, shipping August 13.

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

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black reference can be purchased at the time of access.

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.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026The release refines the first-generation 2023 QuietComfort Headphones. No Ultra predecessor inferred.

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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.

$3593Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026US launch paragraph states 359 USD. Excludes tax and later discounts.

$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.

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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.

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US product page and US retailer SKU prove US sale. Page language alone is not used.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Black selected on exact maker page. Reference is US Black 895491-0100. Other colourways are not variants in this reference file.

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

Segment

Music1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker Headphones category, everyday music listening product. USB videoconferencing support does not establish a dedicated office edition.

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

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly Around Ear Circumaural.

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.

Closed10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black 895491-0100 Specs, Open/Closed-Back: Closed-Back. No fold geometry substitution.

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

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications Headband: On Head Adjustable.

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.

Flat and inward2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance pages 37-38: rotate both cups flat, retract into the headband, fold the left cup inward toward the headband and place in the case.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance page 37: rotate earcups inward until flat. B&H lists swivel No, which conflicts and is excluded.

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

Dynamic10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU Specs, Driver Type: Dynamic. Diameter omitted due to a credible 30 mm and 40 mm source conflict.

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.

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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.

110Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU Specs Number of Drivers: 1 per Earpiece. Microphones not counted as audio transducers.

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

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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.

48kHz5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wired listening FAQ: lossless USB input up to 24-bit/48 kHz. No Bluetooth codec maximum imported.

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

24bits5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wired listening FAQ: USB input 24-bit/48 kHz.

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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.

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

33Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Controls Connectivity Convenience section explicitly adjustable three-band EQ in Bose app.

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

Bass Boost, Treble Boost7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Sound section separately measures named Bass Boost and Treble Boost presets. No unnamed presets inferred.

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.

Bose Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Immersive Listening section names Bose TrueSpatial and Bose Immersive Audio Still, Motion and Cinema listening modes. Works with any audio source, not licensed Dolby Atmos decoding.

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

Yes3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Still keeps virtual audio fixed in the room as the head moves. Motion follows head movement. Maker spatial head-movement behavior.

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

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications says active adjustable noise cancellation. ANC can be disabled in the app.

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.

Hybrid1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Acoustic Noise Cancelling FAQ explicitly identifies microphones inside and outside the earcups. Hybrid architecture, not inferred solely from adaptive controls.

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.

63Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Noise section explicitly describes six-microphone system compensating for earcup seal gaps and maintaining active cancellation. Six is the complete system across headphones, not per cup. Separate call-microphone role count remains unproved.

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.

Yes3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Noise section identifies adaptive feedforward controls compensating gaps from glasses, hair and hats. ActiveSense increases cancellation for sudden sounds in Aware mode.

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

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

109Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review ANC section states 10 levels of adjustment. Off, Aware and custom mode counts are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Aware Mode FAQ explicitly identifies transparency using microphone arrays to reproduce environmental sound.

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

Adjustable transparency

Yes3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Custom Modes explicitly let users set individual balance between noise cancelling and acoustic transparency.

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.

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

Wind noise reduction

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Listening Modes Custom row, page 23: supports a wind block noise-control setting. This is selectable processing, not an inferred foam microphone windscreen.

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Measured

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

The measured response has slightly emphasized bass and mids. The treble has peaks and dips. Disabling ANC makes the response more uneven.7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Reviewer curves relative to the SoundGuys preference target, default profile and ANC on and off. Firmware and connection or codec are not published. Numerical dB and THD values are not read from graphs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

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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

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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

Speech was clear in quiet and reverberant rooms. Office noise weakened clarity. Street and wind tests suppressed more of the voice along with background noise.7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant microphone demos. Firmware, phone, codec and USB or Bluetooth route are unreported. No numeric microphone frequency limits 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.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

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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

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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.

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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-in7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Call section describes headphone microphones used for calls. The owner guide Device Voice Control section also identifies earcup microphones. No in-line microphone in the supplied analog cable.

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.

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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.

16kHz5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wired listening FAQ: voice output signal up to 24-bit/16 kHz through USB-C. This is transmitted USB microphone audio, not acoustic microphone bandwidth.

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

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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

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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.

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Sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Noise Cancellation While On a Call, page 20: Self voice is activated so the user hears their voice naturally.

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

Adjustable sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 20 directs Self voice adjustment through Bose app Settings. Maker FAQ says self voice is unavailable with ANC disabled.

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.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth menu pairing page 26, Aux Audio page 31 and USB Type-C Audio page 32 document these source audio routes. The analog source uses an active USB-C to 3.5 mm cable.

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.

3.5 mm TRS14Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Exact review Wired Gaming verdict identifies the included 1/8-inch TRS-to-USB-C cable as audio-only. This is the analog source plug. The headset has USB-C, requires power and disables voice pickup on this route per owner guide page 31.

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-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Aux Audio page 31: both supplied cables attach to USB-C on the right cup. No 3.5 mm headset socket or original 2.5 mm jack.

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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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-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphone Controls diagram and Wired Connections identify USB-C port on right cup.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026USB Type-C Audio page 32 supports playback from a connected USB-C source.

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.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Aux Audio page 31 requires the headphones to be powered on. Battery-depleted operation requires a powered USB connection, not passive analog playback.

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.

None11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Wireless Gaming verdict says no low-latency wireless dongle is included. Generic optional Bluetooth transmitters such as AirFly do not establish a dedicated 2.4 GHz headset receiver.

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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.

9m1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Range FAQ: up to 30 ft (9 m). The maker metric claim of 9 m is stored, not a conversion of the rounded 30 ft. Walls, doors and radio interference reduce range.

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Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly Bluetooth 5.4. Bluetooth Low Energy listing does not establish LE Audio support.

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, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Exact 2nd Gen review Connectivity section: SBC and AAC only, no LDAC or aptX. No sibling Ultra codec inherited.

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.

No8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact base QCH2 review says no LE Audio and no Auracast. Source tested for 3 weeks. Original Ultra or Ultra 2 later beta firmware excluded.

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.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Connectivity: no Auracast at launch. Later Ultra LE Audio and Auracast firmware is excluded from this base model.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly maintains connection to two devices simultaneously.

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.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly two simultaneous Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory is separate.

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

Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth Connections, page 30: Google Fast Pair enables one-tap pairing on Android devices. Bluetooth and Location must be enabled. No Swift Pair inferred.

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

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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.

Android, iOS12Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bose App setup page 12 directs to the App Store and Google Play. Bluetooth Fast Pair is explicitly Android. Phone Call and Voice Control sections document microphone operation on a paired mobile source. No specific desktop or console USB compatibility is inferred from generic computer charging instructions.

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.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source12Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Phone Call and Voice Control sections document microphone operation on a paired mobile source over Bluetooth. Bose App setup page 12 directs to the App Store and Google Play. No specific desktop or console USB compatibility is inferred from generic computer charging instructions.

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.

530mAh10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU Battery section: 530 mAh LiPo battery. Typical or rated basis unstated. Manufacturer manual omits capacity. The exact 2nd Gen John Lewis item independently indexed 530 mAh. Inaccurate retailer cable and wired-support rows are excluded.

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.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Safety section says battery removal is only by a qualified professional. Page 39 directs Bose battery service and compatible Bose-certified batteries. No routine user exchange or disposal procedure is represented as swappable operation.

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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.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

ANC	Spatial audio	Hours (h)
Yes	No	24
Yes	Yes	18

Source4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 34: 24 h full ANC with Immersive Audio off and 18 h full ANC with Immersive Audio on. Connection and codec are unstated in this claim, so the rows leave them unknown. Maker product footnote gives 75 dB SPL volume. These are not ANC-off figures or the Ultra 30 h.

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)

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 33: charges through the right-earcup USB-C.

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.

180min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 34 says allow up to 3 hours. Faster powered off. Slower during use.

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.

15min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 34: a 15 minute charge of a depleted battery gives up to 2.5 hours with ANC on and Immersive Audio off.

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.

2.5h2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 34 footnote: 75 dB SPL playback, 3-band EQ at zero, Quiet full ANC and Immersive Audio off. Up to 2.5 h. The Immersive Audio on alternative of 2 h is not this field. Maker test conducted April 2025 on production-representative 2nd Gen units.

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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 33: Bluetooth or USB audio during charging. Page 32 supports battery-depleted operation using external USB power. Analog playback while charging is not asserted.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphone Controls pages 13-19 describe the Bluetooth/Power switch, Action, multifunction and volume buttons. No touch controls inferred.

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

Buttons2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Media Playback and Volume page 16 uses plus and minus buttons.

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.

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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Shortcuts page 19 allows enabling, disabling or changing the Action-button shortcut through the app. Other fixed buttons are not described as remappable.

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

No9Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review Specs and Design sections state no wear detection. No RGB or additional microphone sensors inferred from missing wear detection.

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

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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

Padded3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Refined Design section explicitly plush soft synthetic-leather headband cushioning.

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

Plastic with protein-leather cushioning1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product comparison identifies streamlined plastic headband. Protein-leather material and plush headband cushioning are described in exact product specs and launch release. No prior-model steel reinforcement imported.

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

Plastic yoke1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product comparison, exact second-generation column explicitly plastic yoke. This describes the structural yoke, not a claim that every internal part is plastic.

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

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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

Protein leather1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications Ear Cushion Material explicitly Protein Leather.

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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications says Removable Cushion. Owner guide pages 40-41 releases and reinstalls all retaining tabs and identifies replacement accessories.

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.

Clip2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 40-41: release tabs around the earcup rim and snap every tab back into place. Stored as clip, not magnetic or twist-lock.

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.

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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

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions, USB-C cables2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 40-41 show removable cushions and page 39 lists replacement accessories. Both USB cables are separate replaceable accessories. Battery service is excluded.

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

Bose2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bose App page 12 identifies the app for setup and product control.

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

Android, iOS2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bose App setup diagram gives App Store and Google Play. Google Fast Pair is explicitly Android. The Tom's Guide review independently names iOS and Android app support.

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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance page 39: updates automatically when the Bose app finds firmware. Alternative user update via btu.Bose.com on a computer.

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.

230g(8.1 oz)5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs, Entire Product System: 0.507 lb. Converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 0.1 g. Published rounded claim, cable condition unstated. SoundGuys 230 g agrees. TechRadar 241 g conflicts. No reviewer measurement is asserted.

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.

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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

A944436442Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory section gives FCC ID A94443644 for model 443644.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), Carry case, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, Safety Sheet5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product What is in the box inventory. Technical Specs says Audio Cable Included No, which the inventory and FAQ contradict, so it is excluded.

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.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.9906	1
USB-C to 3.5 mm	Not available	1

Source5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker inventory lists a C-to-C 39 in cable plus a USB-C-to-3.5 mm cable. Analog length left unknown. The B&H 20 in charging cable claim conflicts and is excluded.

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.

Hard4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Store the Headphones pages 37-38 depict a protective zipper carrying case. The SoundGuys review calls it a sturdy protective case. The US Black reference includes the hard case, not the SC soft-case package.

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.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker product page with Black colour selection.

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

Spec sheet

www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker Technical Specifications and product FAQ. No separate technical datasheet was found.

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

assets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Bose-hosted 45-page English Owner Guide linked from the current product page. Not the QuietComfort 2 2003 guide or the Ultra guide.

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.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026US product page Bose 1-Year Limited Warranty section. Starts immediately and covers mechanical breakdown and battery failure. Optional BoseCare years excluded.

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.

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