JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9
Audio-Technica
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour Pro 3
No customer feedback yet
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9
72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 earbuds receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, with many users noting clear vocals, deep bass, and a wide soundstage. However, several reviews highlight significant issues with the left earbud not charging properly and mediocre active noise cancellation that struggles with wind and body noise. Call quality is also reported as poor by some, with robotic audio and connection drops. Overall, these earbuds are recommended for audiophiles who prioritize sound over ANC and reliability.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Clear vocals and deep bass
- Wide soundstage
- Comfortable fit
- Premium design and build
Cons
- Left earbud charging issues
- Mediocre active noise cancellation
- Poor call quality with robotic audio
- Bluetooth connection drops
- Difficult ear tip swapping
Sound quality 10
Charging issues 3
Active noise cancellation 6
Call quality 3
Connectivity 4
Comfort and fit 4
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Specifications
| JBL Tour Pro 3 | Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes + Foam Tip Pair | 4 diameter sizes, 3 stem lengths |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.07 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | high-resolution |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 5.800000190734863 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 Wireless Earbuds, Premium Listening Experience with Bluetooth Wireless, Noise-Cancellation, High-Resolution Drivers with Innovative Acoustic Technology |
| Surround | JBL Tour Pro 3 - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Smart Charging Case, Legendary Pro Sound with Hybrid Dual-Driver, Spatial 360 Sound with Head Tracking (Latte) | JBL | JBL Tour Pro 3 | 3 | | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | 4.599999904632568 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 18.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | A-T connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tour Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tour Pro 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.