JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
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Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite
Linsoul
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour Pro 3
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Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite
92 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite is a high-performance IEM praised for its natural and balanced sound, exceptional soundstage, and imaging that rivals much more expensive headphones. Users highlight its detailed midrange and controlled bass, making it excellent for gaming and critical listening. Some find the fit finicky due to the lack of venting, and it benefits from a dedicated DAC/amp to unlock its full potential. But overall, it's seen as a standout value in the audiophile IEM space.
Pros
- Natural and balanced sound signature
- Exceptional soundstage and imaging
- Detailed and clear mids
- Controlled and accurate bass
- Excellent for gaming and critical listening
Cons
- Comfort issues due to no venting
- Requires external DAC/amp for best performance
- Stock tips can cause poor seal or suction
- Bass may be too light for bass-heads
- Potential treble not for treble-heads
Sound quality 6
Soundstage and imaging 4
Comfort and fit 4
Bass performance 5
Midrange and vocals 4
Value for money 4
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Specifications
| JBL Tour Pro 3 | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes + Foam Tip Pair | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 8★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 10 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Performance Custom 8BA in-Ear Monitor IEM with Detachable 4-core 7N Oxygen-Free Copper OFC Cable, Handcrafts Faceplate for Audiophile Studio Musician (Clear) |
| 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
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tour Pro 30.220score per dollar
vs
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite0.153score per dollar
JBL Tour Pro 3 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tour Pro 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.
