TheJBL Tour Pro 3earbuds, now at their lowest price ever (according toprice trackers) of $249.95 (down from $299.95), are IP55-rated and come inblackorlatte.
These flat-stem earbuds come with six pairs of eartips (one foam), giving you plenty of options for a comfortable fit.
That said, while theyre generally secure, they can reportedly slip off during more intense activities like runninga potential downside for fitness enthusiasts.
They last for a respectable seven hours with ANC on, 11 hours with it off, and an additional three full charges from the case, totaling 28 to 44 hours, with ANC on and off respectively.
The earbuds use Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity and support Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, and Bluetooth multipoint pairing (with up to three devices).
They also feature Auracast, a cutting-edge Bluetooth technology that broadcasts audio to an unlimited number of Bluetooth devices, as noted in thisPCMag review.
For high-res audio, they support LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs, offering a wide frequency range from 20Hz to 40kHz.
Each earbud houses dual driversa 10.2mm dynamic driver and a 5.1x2.8mm balanced armaturefor rich sound with deep bass and crisp highs.
The active noise cancellation of theTour Pro 3performs well, but it falls short of the industry-leading capabilities of theBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds($299), particularly in reducing high-frequency noise.
The charging case of theTour Pro 3has a built-in touch display that allows you to control playback, adjust EQ parameters, and switch ANC modes without reaching for your phone.
Unique to JBL, the case also functions as a Bluetooth transmitter, enabling you to stream audio from non-Bluetooth sourceslike in-flight entertainment systemsvia the included USB cable or a 3.5mm-to-USB-C adapter.
For more customization, the companion app provides access to a full suite of controls, including selecting ANC modes, personalizing on-ear controls, and managing EQ controls.
you’ve got the option to choose from six preset EQs or create your own with JBL’s adjustable EQ tool.
The app also lets you enable or disable spatial audio and fine-tune call controls, such as adjusting the EQ for incoming audio and optimizing microphone performance.
