JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour Pro 3
No customer feedback yet
Nothing Buds 2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The CMF Buds 2 are widely praised for delivering excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit at an affordable price. Users highlight the rich bass, clear vocals, and solid ANC performance that rivals more expensive models. While some note the bass can be slightly overpowering and the touch controls have limited customization, the overall value is considered outstanding. The long battery life, USB-C charging, and premium build further cement these as a top budget choice.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with rich bass
- Effective noise cancellation for the price
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life with USB-C charging
- Premium build and design
Cons
- Bass can be slightly overpowering
- Limited touch control customization
- Case lacks functional dial
- Case is somewhat bulky
- No Google Fast Pair support
Sound quality 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 8
Comfort and fit 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 5
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Specifications
| JBL Tour Pro 3 | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes + Foam Tip Pair | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 5 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| 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 | 5.4★ |
| 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 | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 55 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 | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP55 |
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
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
JBL Tour Pro 30.220score per dollar
vs
Nothing Buds 21.784score per dollar
Nothing Buds 2 offers 8.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 89 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.
