JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
Sony
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour Pro 3
No customer feedback yet
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
55 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Sony LinkBuds Open receive mixed feedback. Some users praise their unique open design for comfort and situational awareness, especially in office or active environments, while others report severe fit issues with earbuds falling out easily. Audio quality is criticized as poor and not loud enough by some, and there are complaints about pairing difficulties and battery drain on the left bud. The product seems to work well for specific use cases but has significant drawbacks for general use.
Pros
- Unique open design for situational awareness
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good for office use
- Secure fit for some users
- Clear call quality in loud environments
Cons
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Poor audio quality and low volume
- Pairing issues
- Battery drain on left earbud
- Niche product not for everyone
Fit and comfort 4
Audio quality 2
Battery life 2
Pairing and connectivity 1
Call quality 1
Design and usability 3
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Tour Pro 3 | Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes + Foam Tip Pair | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, 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 | | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | 4.599999904632568 m | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 22 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 | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | Water-Resistant |
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
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong battery (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
JBL Tour Pro 30.017score per dollar
vs
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W0.012score 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 16 of 42 specs.
