JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
Jabra
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour Pro 3
No customer feedback yet
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
60 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Jabra earbuds receive mixed feedback. Users praise the multipoint connectivity for seamlessly switching between work calls and music, making them ideal for remote work. However, a significant complaint is the aggressive sleep mode that causes audio delays after brief silences, rendering them frustrating for video and voice chat. While some find them worth the price, others warn of persistent firmware update issues and a design flaw that has plagued Jabra products for years.
Pros
- Multipoint connectivity for work and music
- Seamless call switching between devices
- Great for remote work and Teams
- Comfortable alternative to headsets
- Good sound quality when active
Cons
- Aggressive sleep mode causing audio delays
- Audio cutouts after brief silence
- Frustrating for video and voice chat
- Persistent firmware update issues
- Design flaw present for years
Multipoint connectivity 2
Sleep mode audio delay 1
Firmware updates 2
Value for money 2
Work use 2
Design flaw 1
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Tour Pro 3 | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes + Foam Tip Pair | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 80 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 8 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7, HSP 1.2, SPP 1.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | 4.599999904632568 m | 20 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 25 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP57 |
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
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
JBL Tour Pro 30.230score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve2 Buds0.197score per dollar
JBL Tour Pro 3 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tour Pro 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
