JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Ink'd+ Ink'd ANC
Skullcandy
34 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour Pro 3
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Skullcandy Ink'd+ Ink'd ANC
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Skullcandy Ink'd wired earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent sound quality and value at a low price point. Many long-term users have bought multiple pairs over years, citing comfort, good bass, and stylish design. However, some reviews note a decline in build quality with thinner wires, and one user reported the microphone failing after a few weeks. Overall, they are a top choice for budget-friendly wired listening.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with multiple bud sizes
- Great bass with equalizer apps
- Stylish pastel colors
- Inexpensive and easy to replace
Cons
- Microphone quality degrades over time
- Build quality seems cheaper than previous models
- Thinner and shorter wire
- Not ideal for sleeping on hard pillows
- Bass could be stronger without equalizer
Sound quality 10
Value for money 8
Build quality 5
Comfort 4
Microphone quality 2
Bass performance 3
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Specifications
| JBL Tour Pro 3 | Skullcandy Ink'd+ Ink'd ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes + Foam Tip Pair | S, M |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | 92 dB |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| 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
Skullcandy Ink'd+ Ink'd ANC
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tour Pro 30.231score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Ink'd+ Ink'd ANC1.563score per dollar
Skullcandy Ink'd+ Ink'd ANC offers 6.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tour Pro 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 41 specs.
