JBL has just unveiled its new Tour Pro 3 wireless earbuds, pushing the boundaries of what true wireless audio can offer. While the previous generation, the Tour Pro 2, already set a high bar with a feature-rich design—including a touchscreen on the charging case—the Tour Pro 3 takes things even further. However, this leap in innovation comes with a price increase, as these earbuds will be available for $300 starting September 22.
At first glance, the Tour Pro 3 may look similar to its predecessor, available in both black and “latte” colors, and the earbuds themselves maintain the same physical design. But don’t be fooled—there are significant upgrades. The charging case is now slightly more compact but boasts a 30% larger screen. It also has a unique capability: it can retransmit both analog and digital audio when connected to devices like computers, smartphones, or in-flight entertainment systems using the included cables. This feature places JBL among the few brands, such as Bowers & Wilkins, LG, and Jabra, offering this level of versatility in their wireless earbuds.
Interestingly, when you use the Tour Pro 3 for wired listening via the charging case, Bluetooth isn’t involved at all. JBL claims that this direct connection between the case and the earbuds is more stable and has lower latency than Bluetooth, making it ideal for gaming, calls, movies, and music.
The charging case also allows you to control key functions directly, including playback, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and spatial audio.
The Tour Pro 3 comes with an IP55 rating, making them both dust and water-resistant. Internally, they’ve received a significant upgrade with a new dual-driver acoustic platform. An 11mm dynamic driver handles the low frequencies, while a balanced armature driver takes care of the higher frequencies, each with its own digital-to-analog converter (DAC). This setup is similar to what OnePlus recently announced for its Buds Pro 3.
One of the criticisms of the Tour Pro 2 was the lack of support for high-resolution audio codecs, despite having a frequency response capable of it. JBL has addressed this by adding support for Sony’s LDAC Bluetooth codec, which allows for high-res audio streaming on Android devices running version 8.0 or higher.
Another area that’s been improved is spatial audio. The Tour Pro 3 now includes head-tracking technology, similar to what Apple offers with its AirPods Pro 2, enhancing the immersive experience.
JBL has also worked on improving call quality, a weak spot in the previous model. The new “JBL Crystal AI” call algorithm is designed to enhance clarity, even in noisy environments.
Lastly, the Tour Pro 3 are JBL’s first earbuds to fully support Auracast, a technology that allows you to find and tune into available broadcasts using the JBL Headphones app. The charging case also supports Auracast transmission, making it easy to share audio with others.
In summary, the JBL Tour Pro 3 is a powerhouse of features, offering everything you could want in a pair of wireless earbuds and then some.
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