JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
Philips TAUE101BK/00
Philips
27 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour Pro 3
No customer feedback yet
Philips TAUE101BK/00
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Philips TAE2146BK/00 in-ear headphones receive mixed feedback, with many praising the superb sound quality and value for money, especially for jazz, rock, and pop. However, a significant minority report extremely poor sound quality, cheap build materials, and misleading product descriptions. The USB-C connection and comfortable fit are commonly appreciated, but the microphone is noted as weak.
Pros
- Superb sound quality for jazz, rock, pop
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
- USB-C connectivity
- Durable cable resists bending
Cons
- Poor sound quality for some users
- Cheap plastic build
- Very thin wire
- Misleading product photos and descriptions
- Weak microphone
Sound quality 7
Build quality 3
Value for money 4
Comfort and fit 4
Microphone quality 2
Cable durability 2
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Tour Pro 3 | Philips TAUE101BK/00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes + Foam Tip Pair | three sizes of interchangeable rubber ear tips |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | PHILIPS Wired Earbuds 3.5mm jack connector with Microphone, in Ear Headphones with mic, Powerful Bass, Lightweight, 3.5mm jack connector Wired Earphones, 3-Button in-line Remote Ear Buds (Black-Gray) |
| 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 | 3.5mm |
| 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 | voice assistant |
| 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
Philips TAUE101BK/00
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tour Pro 30.017score per dollar
vs
Philips TAUE101BK/000.074score per dollar
Philips TAUE101BK/00 offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tour Pro 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 24 of 41 specs.
