Noise-cancelling headphones · Ranked #20 of 23 · Best for noise cancelling and calls

JBL Tour One M3

77
Mixed
Average of 4 professional reviews
2 of 4 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 66–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 77.2 · 3 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 75

JBL Tour One M3Image: JBL

4 professional reviewers tested the JBL Tour One M3, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: noise cancelling. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Android Central, TechRadar, TechGearLab and 1 more

The catch: The treble is harsh at volume, and the transmitter is easy to lose.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Android CentralHands-on review · 2025

    A big step up for JBL, with top-class noise cancelling, strong battery and a handy transmitter that justify the price once you tune the sound.

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  2. 70
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    Packed with features, effective noise cancelling and comfort, but forceful, treble-heavy sound that turns harsh at volume and an unremarkable feel limit its value.

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  3. 66
    TechGearLabHands-on review · 2025

    Superb call quality and noise cancelling, but only adequate sound, middling comfort and a gimmicky transmitter fail to justify the price.

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  4. 83est.
    Popular ScienceNo printed score · Buying guide

    Named the best headphones for in-flight entertainment thanks to a transmitter that links to plane systems wirelessly.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Noise cancelling4 of 4

What critics dislike most

Price2 of 4

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Most reviewed pickSony WH-1000XM517 reviews · broad agreement89
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Best for sound and comfortTechnics EAH-A10005 reviews · broad agreement89

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Common questions

Is the JBL Tour One M3 worth it?

Critics are divided: 2 of 4 recommend it. The treble is harsh at volume, and the transmitter is easy to lose.

Do critics agree about the JBL Tour One M3?

Broad agreement: scores range from 66 (TechGearLab) to 90 (Android Central), a spread of 24 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the JBL Tour One M3?

Price (2 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the JBL Tour One M3?

The Dali IO-8 (critic score 93), top pick, narrowly.