JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
vs
Yamaha TW-E5BGR
Yamaha
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour Pro 3
No customer feedback yet
Yamaha TW-E5BGR
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Yamaha TW-E3B earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their powerful, lifelike sound quality and physical button controls, which many users prefer over touch sensors. However, several reviewers note the lack of active noise cancellation, occasional connectivity issues with the app, and a fit that may not suit smaller ears. Battery life and build quality are praised, and the value at sale prices is considered excellent.
Pros
- Powerful, lifelike sound quality
- Physical button controls
- Excellent battery life
- Good build quality
- Great value on sale
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- Occasional app connectivity issues
- Fit may be poor for small ears
- Bulky case
- Microphone quality could be better
Sound quality 6
Fit and comfort 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
App connectivity 3
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Specifications
| JBL Tour Pro 3 | Yamaha TW-E5BGR | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | 0.20 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| 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★ | 5.2 |
| 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★ | 8.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 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 | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Yamaha Headphone Control |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | 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
Yamaha TW-E5BGR
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tour Pro 30.017score per dollar
vs
Yamaha TW-E5BGR0.012score 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 17 of 41 specs.
