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General

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Series

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

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

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

ACEG1US1BLK, ACEG1US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Page data lists SKU ACEG1US1BLK for Black and ACEG1US1 for Soft White. These are US SKUs.

GTIN / EAN

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.

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

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

21 May 20247Press articletomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-officially-unveils-its-first-wireless-headphones-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Sonos Ace announced May 21, 2024.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Sold on the maker US store, currently at $239 against a $349 list price.

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

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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.

$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.

$4497Press articletomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-officially-unveils-its-first-wireless-headphones-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Expected prices at the announcement: USD $449 / GBP 449 / EUR 499 / AUD $699. TechCrunch and What Hi-Fi? also give $449.

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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€4997Press articletomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sonos-officially-unveils-its-first-wireless-headphones-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Expected EUR 499 at the announcement. Digital Trends gives EUR 499 as the 2024 launch price. Tax treatment is not stated.8Press articledigitaltrends.com/home-theater/sonos-ace-ultra-may-launch-cheaper-than-the-original-ace-new-leak-revealsRead 11 October 2026The Ace launched in 2024 at EUR 499.

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, Soft White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Colors: Black, Soft White. Finish: Matte.

Segment

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

Music1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Maker markets it as noise-canceling headphones for music, spatial audio and TV listening.

Design

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Form factor

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

Over-ear1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Over-ear headphones. The page and What Hi-Fi? call them over-ear.

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

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

Closed4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026The TrueCinema section says the aim is not to feel like you are wearing closed-back headphones, which describes the Ace as closed-back. HeadphoneCheck lists the type as closed.5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Technical specifications: Type closed, ear coupling over-ear, transducer principle dynamic.

Wearing style

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

Headband2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Extendable stainless steel headband with rotating ear cups.

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

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.

Flat4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026The ear cups swivel flat but do not fold up. Shotkit also says they do not fold.

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

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

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026The extendable stainless steel headband and rotating ear cups adjust for a bespoke fit.4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026The ear cups swivel flat.

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 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.

Dynamic1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Custom-designed 40 mm dynamic driver in each cup.

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

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

40mm1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Custom-designed 40 mm dynamic driver in each cup.

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

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.

11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Custom-designed 40 mm dynamic driver in each cup.

Diaphragm material

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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48kHz4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Connected to a laptop over USB-C, the headphones support sample rates of 16-bit/48kHz.

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

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16bits4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Connected to a laptop over USB-C, the headphones support sample rates of 16-bit/48kHz.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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EQ presets

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

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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.

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

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Dolby Atmos requires a supported Sonos soundbar and the Sonos app for TV Audio Swap. Spatial audio from supported services and devices works over Bluetooth.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Sonos Intelligent Motion Processing with Dolby Head Tracking. Enable it in the Sonos app. The Sonos Ace must be registered in the app.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Active Noise Cancellation dynamically adapts to fit, blocking external sounds. Aware mode blends ambient sound with the content.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Active Noise Cancellation dynamically adapts to fit and surroundings.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Aware mode blends ambient sound with your content.

Adjustable 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.

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

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

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Wind noise reduction

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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Specially engineered mesh over the microphones minimizes noise from wind on phone calls.

Measured

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

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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.

AJBL 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.

BSonos Ace

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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

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.

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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.

AJBL 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.

BSonos Ace

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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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313g(11 oz)5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Weighed by HeadphoneCheck: 313 g without cable and 329 g with cable.

Microphone

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

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

Built-in2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Eight microphones in the ear cups for noise control and voice targeting. No boom microphone.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

81Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Eight microphones for noise control and voice targeting. The maker states the total for the headset.

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.

-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.

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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.

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.

DSP1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Beamforming microphones target your voice and suppress background noise on calls. Stored as DSP processing. The maker does not claim AI processing.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Sidetone helps you hear your own voice when Active Noise Cancellation is enabled.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Sidetone is a setting in the Sonos app Noise Control section. It may not work when the headphones are plugged into another device during a call.

Adjustable sidetone

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

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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, 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.

Bluetooth, USB, Analog2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth. The USB-C port also takes line-in audio over a USB-C to 3.5 mm cable (for analog sources) or a USB-C to USB-C cable. Bluetooth is disabled while a USB-C cable is connected.

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

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.

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

USB-C2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Both included cables plug into the headset USB-C port. The 3.5 mm cable is not compatible with third party cables.

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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1.2m1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Longest included cable is the USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, 3.94 ft (1.2 m).

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-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

USB-C2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026USB-C port for charging and line-in.

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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Lossless audio over Bluetooth with a supported device or via a USB-C connection. The page also says to use the USB-C cable for wired listening.

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.

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.

No5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026The USB-C to 3.5 mm cable still needs the headphones switched on. MusicTech says they do not work in passive mode over 3.5 mm.6Reviewmusictech.com/reviews/consumer/sonos-ace-reviewRead 11 October 2026They do not work in passive mode over 3.5 mm. They always have to be on and charged.

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

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None2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth headphones. No dongle in the box.

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

5.31Maker 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.

5.41Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4

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

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.

SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Adaptive Low Latency, aptX Lossless3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en/article/supported-bluetooth-audio-formats-for-sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Maker article lists SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX Adaptive Low Latency and aptX HD. The page text says Sonos headphones. The article URL names the Sonos Ace. Lossless over Bluetooth needs an Android device with Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound aptX for Lossless. What Hi-Fi? and HeadphoneCheck list only SBC, AAC and aptX Lossless.4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Tech specs list SBC, AAC and aptX Lossless. The maker support article lists more aptX variants and is stored.

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

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.

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

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.

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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 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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Sonos Ace must be registered in the Sonos app to enable Bluetooth multipoint.

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

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

22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026You can connect Sonos Ace to 2 Bluetooth devices and automatically switch between audio streams. Multipoint is off by default.

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 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

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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.

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

Android, iOS1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Page says Works with Apple and Android.

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.

AJBL 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.

BSonos Ace

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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.

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.

1,060mAh1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Li-ion, 1060 mAh battery

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

Not available

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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.

AJBL 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

BSonos Ace

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Up to 30 hours of listening time or 24 hours of call time with Active Noise Cancellation or Aware mode enabled. Stored as the 30 hour listening claim. The 24 hour call time is not stored. The page says battery life varies by use and settings.

Battery life (claimed, max)

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging port

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

USB-C1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Charge with the included USB-C cable and a compatible power adapter.

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

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.

180min1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Complete charge from 0% requires up to 3 hours. Stored as 180 minutes, the upper bound.

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

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.

3min1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Rapid charge provides 3 hours of listening time in 3 minutes from 0%.

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

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

3h1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Rapid charge provides 3 hours of listening time in 3 minutes from 0%.

Use while charging

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

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.

Buttons, Slider2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Content Key slides for volume and presses for playback, plus a Noise Control button and a Power/Bluetooth button. What Hi-Fi? calls the Content Key a slider and button.4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Physical (not touch) controls. A multi-functional slider and button called the content key.

Volume control

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

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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.

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.

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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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Feature list: Wear detection.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Wear detection is enabled by default and can be turned off in the Sonos app.

Voice assistant

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.

Voice assistant of the connected device2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Press and hold the Noise Control / Voice Control button to activate the voice assistant on the connected device.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

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

Padded5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026The headband is well padded on the underside and trimmed with artificial leather.

Headband material

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.

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Frame material

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.

Stainless steel2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026The stainless steel headband smoothly extends and stays securely in place.

Ear cup material

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.

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Ear pad material

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

Memory foam covered in vegan leather4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026The ear pads use memory foam coated in a layer of vegan leather (polyurethane).

Replaceable ear pads

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Replaceable ear cushions help extend the life of the headphones.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Ear cushion replacement section.

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.

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.

Magnetic2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Each cushion is held in place by magnets and comes off with a light pull. It snaps into place when reattached.4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026The replaceable ear pads are attached to the frame by strong magnets.

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

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.

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Ear tips included

Not available

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Dust and water rating

Not available

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User-replaceable parts

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.

Ear cushions2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Ear cushions can be easily replaced if they wear out.

Software

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Companion app

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

Sonos2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Use the Sonos app to adjust product settings.

App platforms

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.

Android, iOS2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Sonos app (iOS and Android).

User firmware updates

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.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Sonos app About screen: check for software updates and see the current software version.

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.

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

312g(11 oz)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Weight 0.69 lbs (0.312 kg)

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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Width160Height191Depth85mm(6.3 × 7.5 × 3.3 in)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Height 7.52 in (191 mm), Width 6.3 in (160 mm), Depth 3.35 in (85 mm)

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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.

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Communication certifications

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.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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.

Sonos Ace headphones, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, Travel case with removable cable pouch, Set up guide and legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026Box contents: Sonos Ace, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, travel case that includes a removable cable pouch, set up guide and legal and warranty information.

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

AJBL 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.

BSonos Ace

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	0.75	1
USB-C to 3.5 mm cable	1.2	1

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026USB-C to USB-C cable 2.46 ft (0.75 m). USB-C to 3.5 mm cable 3.94 ft (1.2 m).

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

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.

Hard5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026The Ace arrives in a felt-covered hard case made of recycled plastic with a zip. Shotkit calls it semi-hard.

Links

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Product page

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

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-ace1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-aceRead 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

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Manual

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.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosace2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosaceRead 11 October 2026Sonos Ace product guide.

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