JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
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Koss Utility 21299195352
Koss
23 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour Pro 3
No customer feedback yet
Koss Utility 21299195352
65 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Koss KEB90 earphones deliver clear highs and punchy bass when paired with a DAC, but many users find the stock sound too bright and lacking bass without one. Build quality is a mixed bag—some appreciate the detachable cables and included tips, while others note flimsy wires and uncomfortable foam tips. Overall, they are a good value for the sale price, especially for those willing to use DSP correction or aftermarket ear tips.
Pros
- Clear highs with DAC
- Punchy bass with DAC
- Detachable cable design
- Comfortable silicone tips
- Good value on sale
Cons
- Bright sound without DAC
- Lack of bass without DAC
- Flimsy cable quality
- Uncomfortable foam tips
- Crinkling sound when inserting
Sound quality with dac 4
Sound quality without dac 4
Bass performance 4
Build quality 3
Comfort and fit 4
Value for money 3
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Specifications
| JBL Tour Pro 3 | Koss Utility 21299195352 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes + Foam Tip Pair | S, M & L Silicone Cushions and S & M Foam Cushions |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 16 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Koss KEB90 Utility Earbud, Detachable Interchangeable Cord System, Noise Isolation Design, Stealth Grey |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 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 | — |
| 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
Koss Utility 21299195352
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tour Pro 30.230score per dollar
vs
Koss Utility 212991953520.130score per dollar
JBL Tour Pro 3 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tour Pro 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.
