JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
Sony
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour Pro 3
No customer feedback yet
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
45 out of 100 high confidence 102 reviews
The Sony MDR-EX15LP earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality and value for the low price, but a significant number report that one earbud stops working within weeks or months. Durability is the main concern, with frequent mentions of the left or right side failing, while the lack of a microphone and volume control is a common complaint.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Good bass response
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight and portable
- Decent noise isolation
Cons
- Frequent failure of one earbud
- Poor durability over time
- No microphone or volume control
- Random Siri activation issues
- Cable noise when moving
Sound quality 25
Durability 30
Value for money 18
Earbud failure 22
Microphone and controls 10
Siri activation issues 5
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Specifications
| JBL Tour Pro 3 | Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In-Ear |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes + Foam Tip Pair | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sony MDR-EX15LP In-Ear Headphones, 9mm Drivers, Black |
| 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 | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | — |
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
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tour Pro 3
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tour Pro 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 41 specs.
