JBL Tour JBLTOM3AVIBLUAM
JBL
74 Overall Score
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Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL Tour JBLTOM3AVIBLUAM
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Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
85 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Sony ULT WEAR headphones deliver impressive noise cancellation and powerful bass via the ULT button, with many users praising the long battery life and comfortable fit. Sound quality improves significantly after using the companion app to customize the EQ, though some find the default sound muddy and the ULT bass boost overwhelming. A few long-term users report scratchy audio after two years, and the headphones are noted as bulky for some.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Powerful bass with ULT button
- Long battery life (up to 30 hours)
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound is muddy without EQ
- ULT bass boost can be overwhelming
- Bulky design for some users
- Scratchy audio reported after 2 years
- Not ideal for gym use (fall off)
Noise cancellation 8
Bass quality 7
Battery life 7
Sound quality 6
Comfort 6
Build quality 5
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Specifications
| JBL Tour JBLTOM3AVIBLUAM | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 122 dB★ | 110 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | JBL TOUR-ONE-M3-SMART-TX-BLUE Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones (Blue) | Smart Tx Transmitter: Connects to any audio source (USB-C, 3.5mm, or Airplane jacks) and features a built-in touch | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 9.800000190734863 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 70 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Five minutes+5 Hours | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | JBL Headphones app | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tour JBLTOM3AVIBLUAM
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (31st percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
JBL Tour JBLTOM3AVIBLUAM0.011score per dollar
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Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.039score per dollar
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
