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JBL Tour Pro 3 vs Sony WF-1000XM6
Product A: JBL
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Product B: Sony
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Compare the JBL Tour Pro 3 with
72 of 157 fields differ
- 39 different values
- 33 known for one only
- 34 the same
- 51 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 3hB: 1hJBL is 3 times higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 32hB: 24hJBL is 8 h higher.
- With caseA: 44hB: 36hJBL is 8 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.6g
B6.5g
Case weight
A71.8g
B47g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
WF-1000XM6, YY29851Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Opened maker technical spec page title identifies WF-1000XM6.39Owner's manualnfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dwf3ccc72f/product-pdfs/069/87/69870889-use-and-care-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sony Reference Guide 5-069-559-11(1), ©2026 Sony. Page 1 identifies WF-1000XM6 as model YY2985.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, JP, EU2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sold in Japan at ¥39,600 on the Sony Store5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Available in silver and black for $330 at Sony (US)23Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds-the-best-noise-cancelling-with-premium-soundRead 30 September 2026European launch availability.
Colours
Black, Platinum Silver2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product color list: B Black, S Platinum Silver, translated from Japanese.4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 2026Japan launch release: Black and Platinum Silver, Japanese retail release February 27, 2026.
Segment
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Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AJBL Tour Pro 3
| Type | Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Not available | 10.2 | 1 |
| Balanced armature | Tweeter | Not available | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tour-pro-3Read 10 October 2026Page names a balanced armature driver for the high notes and a 10.2 mm dynamic driver for bass and vocals. JBL gives no diameter for the armature driver, only 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm in the Quick Start Guide.2Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw7afc2a39/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20Pro%203_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Tech Spec: 10.2 mm / 0.402 in dynamic driver plus 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm balanced armature. The armature has no circular diameter, so no size is stored for it.
BSony WF-1000XM6
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 8.4 | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification table: 8.4 mm driver unit, one per earbud. GSMArena confirms dynamic transducer.5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 20268.4 mm dynamic drivers34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Dedicated driver section L2_120: soft surround and rigid dome design. 8.4 mm diameter from specification table. No explicit full-range role published.
Driver type
Driver size
10.2mm
8.4mm
Drivers per bud
2
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
Max bit depth
Adaptive EQ
Not available
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Not available
Custom EQ bands
102Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202637Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_410 explicitly gives ten-band equalizer. Game/Movie presets are mentioned but the full named EQ list is not published here.
EQ presets
Studio, Bass, Extreme Bass, Club, Jazz, Vocal3Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-pro-3-review-123276Read 10 October 2026Review names Studio, Bass, Extreme Bass, Club, Jazz and Vocal presets. It does not say the list is complete.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
360 Reality Audio26Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F039_About_360_Reality_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio is three-dimensional audio in a supporting iOS/Android streaming service.34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio section L2_160: Sound Connect creates personal auditory-characteristic data for spatial rendering.
Head tracking
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202634Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head tracking section L2_170: Android 13+ head-tracking-capable phone and supported content/service. Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio tracking.
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
Hybrid2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product ANC feature: two feedback and two feedforward microphones in each earbud.35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Multi Noise Sensor Technology L2_210: two feedback and two feedforward microphones per earbud.
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Not available
82Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product ANC feature: four microphones per earbud, eight across pair.4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_210 explicitly gives four per earbud, eight across pair.
Adaptive ANC
ANC levels
Not available
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Ambient sound adjustable over 20 levels in the app35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ambient sound level section: adjustable ambient level and automatic level adjustment based on environmental noise.
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
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Conversation detection
Wind noise reduction
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Streamlined shape and mic grille reduce wind noise35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_230: streamlined housing and fine-hole flat microphone design physically reduce wind noise.
Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
SoundGuys describes the default sound as already pretty bassy and aimed at a consumer-friendly sound. The Studio preset reduces bass a little.3Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-pro-3-review-123276Read 10 October 2026
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
SoundGuys lab and demo recordings: very good at office noise, street noise and wind. It struggles a little with echo.3Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-pro-3-review-123276Read 10 October 2026Review microphone section with lab and demo recordings.
Indoor speech is clear, with good articulation and little reverberation in the review tests.6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Microphone section: quiet indoor speech evaluation. The review uses an experimental bone-conduction-aware fixture, so samples may not reflect every human fit.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AJBL Tour Pro 3
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 8.28 |
BSony WF-1000XM6
| ANC | Codec | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | AAC | 8.25 |
| Yes | Not available | 9.68 |
Source6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 20269.68 h row: 9 h 41 min (581 min), ANC on, music peaking at 75 dB SPL, firmware 1.1.0/1.57Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-battery-life-performance-152956Read 30 September 2026581 minutes with ANC on, peaks at about 75 dB SPL8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_review_-news-71510.phpRead 30 September 20268.25 h row: 8 h 15 min, AAC codec, ANC on
Longest tested use per charge
8.28h
9.68h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
42Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Voice pickup feature: two beamforming microphones per earbud, four for calls across pair.36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026AI Noise Reduction section: two voice microphones per side, four across pair, combined with bone-conduction sensors.
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202636Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bone-conduction sensor section explicitly identifies dedicated sensor.
Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Super wideband2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Super Wideband calling feature requires a supporting phone.36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Super Wideband calling section requires a supporting smartphone.
Mic mute control
Not available
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Double tap toggles the mic on or off, enabled in the app36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Double-tap microphone on/off section: must enable in Sound Connect, controls headset mic independently of source-app mute.
Sidetone
Not available
Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capture Voice During a Phone Call explicitly described as Sidetone.17Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F048_Functions_for_a_phone_call.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capture Voice During a Phone Call (Sidetone function)
Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC33Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-pro-3-review-123276Read 10 October 2026Review: SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3. Japanese launch coverage says SBC, AAC and LDAC with LC3 planned.
SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202622Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F055_Supported_codecs.htmlRead 30 September 2026Classic A2DP: SBC/AAC/LDAC. LE Audio: LC3. LDAC requires Priority on Sound Quality. LE Audio requires Low latency setting.
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP and CCP.
LE Audio
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202616Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F025_Connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone_using_LE_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting with an Android smartphone using LE Audio: exact WF-1000XM6 function.
Auracast
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_670 explicitly describes Auracast broadcast audio reception and shared listening.
Multipoint
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F034_Connecting_the_headset_to_2_devices_simultaneously.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously: exact WF-1000XM6 function.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_710: two source devices concurrently, including Classic/LE Audio cross-connections.
Multipoint devices
22Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F034_Connecting_the_headset_to_2_devices_simultaneously.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously: exact WF-1000XM6 function.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_710 explicitly states two concurrent source devices.
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
Not available
Automatic switching between own devices
Not available
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tour-pro-3Read 10 October 2026
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20265Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 202621Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Google Fast Pair for Android. Microsoft Swift Pair explicitly listed on Sony maker product page.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_680 Google Fast Pair, Android 6+, plus L2_690 Windows 10/11 Swift Pair.
Audio sharing
Not available
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Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
Not available
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Connection per platform
AJBL Tour Pro 3
Not availableBSony WF-1000XM6
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
Source21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Android pairing procedure.41Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F026_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_iPhone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone pairing procedure.42Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F028_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Windows_11.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows 11, Bluetooth A2DP music support required.43Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F029_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Mac.htmlRead 8 October 2026macOS 12+, Bluetooth A2DP music support required.44Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F047_Making_a_call.htmlRead 8 October 2026Smartphone calls use HFP/HSP and microphones on left/right units. Prefer HFP when both profiles supported.45Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows/Mac linked instructions. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls, not stereo music output. Computer/application compatibility can vary.
Features that need a specific device
AJBL Tour Pro 3
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| LDAC high-resolution audio | Compatible Android phone. iPhone uses the standard codecs. |
| Google Fast Pair | Android phones running Android 6 or higher. |
| Microsoft Swift Pair | Windows 10 version 1803 or higher. |
| ANC, Ambient Aware and TalkThru earbud controls | Advanced controls are enabled by connecting the earbuds to the JBL Headphones app. |
| Auracast and audio transmitter | Provided by the Smart Charging Case. Wired sources connect to the case with the included USB-C or 3.5 mm cables. |
| LE Audio and LC3 | JBL states LE Audio is available via an OTA update. |
Source1Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tour-pro-3Read 10 October 2026Page: LE Audio is available via OTA update.2Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw7afc2a39/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20Pro%203_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Controls page: enable advanced controls by connecting to the JBL Headphones app. Power on and connect page: Android 6+ for Fast Pair and Windows 10 v1803+ for Swift Pair.
BSony WF-1000XM6
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Sound and Head Tracking | Android 13+ phone with head-tracking support and compatible multichannel or 360 Reality Audio content/service. Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio head tracking. |
| Google Gemini | Android 13 or later |
| audio switch | Android 8.0 or later, connected via Google Fast Pair |
| LE Audio | The Android smartphone must support LE Audio |
| Tencent Xiaowei | Tencent Xiaowei is only available in China |
| Computer Bluetooth audio and calls | Windows 11 or macOS 12+ with Bluetooth A2DP for music. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls. Application and computer compatibility varies. |
Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Head tracking needs Android 13 or later with head tracking support (JP page)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F025_Connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone_using_LE_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026LC3/low-latency mode requires LE Audio-capable Android source. Gemini and audio switch conditions from their respective sections.34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head tracking L2_170 explicitly sets Android 13+, device support, content/service support and Amazon Music exclusion.45Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.htmlRead 8 October 2026Computer video calls require correctly selected HFP/HSP speaker and microphone. Some computer/application combinations may not work properly.
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AJBL Tour Pro 3
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | Not available | No | 11 |
| ANC on | Not available | No | 8 |
| ANC on | LDAC | No | 7 |
| ANC off | Not available | Yes | 44 |
| ANC on | Not available | Yes | 32 |
| ANC on | LDAC | Yes | 28 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5.5 |
Source1Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tour-pro-3Read 10 October 2026Page: 11 hours plus three full charges with ANC off (11+33 = 44 hours), 8 hours plus three full charges with ANC on (8+24 = 32 hours). The ANC-off and ANC-on per-charge rows also match the Quick Start Guide. Codec is not stated for these rows.2Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw7afc2a39/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20Pro%203_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Tech Spec: music playtime with Bluetooth on, ANC off up to 11 hours, ANC on up to 8 hours, True Adaptive ANC on up to 7 hours (not stored, the mode has no matching option and no codec is given), talk time ANC off up to 5.5 hours, ANC on up to 5.2 hours (not stored because the call mode cannot hold an ANC state).5Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1628497.htmlRead 10 October 2026Article: with ANC on, earbuds alone 8 hours and with the case about 32 hours. Over LDAC with ANC on, earbuds alone about 7 hours and with the case about 28 hours.
BSony WF-1000XM6
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC on | LDAC | No | 5 |
| Transparency | LDAC | No | 5 |
| ANC off | LDAC | No | 8 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 8 |
| Transparency | AAC | No | 8 |
| ANC off | AAC | No | 12 |
| ANC on | SBC | No | 8 |
| Transparency | SBC | No | 8 |
| ANC off | SBC | No | 12 |
| ANC on | LC3 | No | 7 |
| Transparency | LC3 | No | 7 |
| ANC off | LC3 | No | 11 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5.5 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 24 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 36 |
Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Call specifications: 5 h ANC on, 5.5 h ANC off. Stored call row is the ANC-off claim.2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026With case: NC on 24 h, NC off 36 h, codec AAC12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F017_Available_operating_time.htmlRead 30 September 2026Available operating time table: LDAC 5/5/8 h, AAC 8/8/12 h, SBC 8/8/12 h, LC3 7/7/11 h (ANC/ambient/off). Call 5.5 h is ANC off. EQ, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat shorten playback.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_540: AAC, 8 h ANC on and 24 h case-inclusive, 12 h ANC off and 36 h case-inclusive. EQ/DSEE off, other features default. Per-codec earbud rows from Help Guide operating-time table.
Longest claimed use per charge
11h
12h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
8h
8h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
11h
12h
Total with case (claimed)
44h
36h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
32h
24h
Talk time (claimed)
5.5h
5.5h
Full charge time, buds
Not available
Charging guidance
The Quick Start Guide gives a charging time of 2 hours from empty and does not say whether this is the earbuds, the case or both.2Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw7afc2a39/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20Pro%203_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Tech Spec: charging time 2 hrs from empty. Power supply 5 V 1 A. The charging page shows 2 hours by USB and 10 minutes for 3 hours.
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Quick charge time
5min2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Quick charging feature: 5 minutes gives 60 minutes with AAC and ANC on.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_550: 5-minute charge for 60-minute playback, AAC, ANC on, EQ/DSEE off.
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
Not available
Wireless charging
Yes1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202629Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F016_Charging.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging chapter documents commercially available wireless charging pad.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_560 explicitly supports Qi wireless charging.
Wireless standards
Qi2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202629Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F016_Charging.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging chapter: use a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_560 Qi-certified charger required.
Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Not available
Gestures
Left earbud single tap: ANC mode, Left earbud double tap: TalkThru, Right earbud single tap: play or pause, Right earbud double tap: next track, Right earbud triple tap: previous track, Long press either earbud: voice assistant3Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-pro-3-review-123276Read 10 October 2026Review control table.
Tap, Tap twice, Tap 3 times, Tap 4 or more times, Hold your finger to the touch sensor, Nod your head, Shake your head10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head Gesture enables nod and shake controls. Touch sensor chapter documents taps and holding.18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026About the touch sensor: exact WF-1000XM6 function.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Gemini, Google Assistant, Siri, Tencent Xiaowei2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Maker voice assistant feature explicitly lists Google Assistant and Gemini. Siri and China-only Tencent Xiaowei from manual sections.10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Voice assistant setup. Individual Gemini, Google app, Siri and Tencent sections document device requirements.30Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F050_Using_Google_Gemini.htmlRead 30 September 2026Gemini requires supported Android device and Google account.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F051_Using_Tencent_Xiaowei.htmlRead 30 September 2026Tencent Xiaowei is available only in China.32Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F052_Using_the_voice_assist_function_Google_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Google voice assistant via the Google app on Android.33Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F053_Using_the_voice_assist_function_Siri.htmlRead 30 September 2026Siri voice assistant on supported iPhone.
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
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IR sensors, Touch sensors, Bone conduction sensor2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202627Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F008_Location_and_function_of_parts.htmlRead 30 September 2026Parts identify IR and touch sensors. Dedicated bone-conduction sensor from Sony product page.
Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
Personal Sound Amplification, boosts conversation volume by up to 15 to 20 dB1Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tour-pro-3Read 10 October 2026Personal Sound Amplification adjusts left and right balance and amplifies conversations by up to +15-20 dB. JBL does not call it a hearing aid or give a medical clearance.
Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
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User firmware updates
Yes20Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F056_How_to_keep_the_software_up_to_date.htmlRead 30 September 2026How to keep the software up to date: exact WF-1000XM6 function.37Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026Firmware update section allows background download, with earbuds unavailable during installation.
Finding network
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Google Find Hub2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Fast Pair feature: Find Hub reports last known location. No UWB precision finding is claimed.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_680: Find Hub displays last-known location and can ring earbuds.
Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
6.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification table: approximately 6.5 g each including medium ear tip.13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approximately 6.5 g per earbud including medium tip.
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
Communication certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds, Smart Charging Case, USB Type-C to Type-C cable, USB Type-C to analog 3.5 mm cable, USB Type-C charging cable, 5 sizes of ear tips, 1 set of foam ear tips, Quick Start Guide, warranty information and safety sheet8Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/jbl/tour-pro-3-hi-res-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbudsRead 10 October 2026Box contents list.
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C®), Noise isolation earbud tips (XS (2), S (2), M (2), L (2)), Charging case, Documents19Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.
Cables included
AJBL Tour Pro 3
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C | 1 |
| USB-C to 3.5 mm analog | 1 |
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
BSony WF-1000XM6
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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