Experience the new JBL Tour Pro 3: Too many features, more convenient induction charging case, expensive but worth it
In the price segment of nearly 7 million, JBL Tour Pro 3 is definitely one of the best noise-canceling headphone options that users can buy, integrating a series of rare features.
JBL Tour Pro 3 with the highlight of the touch screen on the charging box and many attractive features rarely seen.
- JBL Tour Pro 3 is one of the high-end wireless headphones that has just been launched with powerful noise cancellation, not to mention a charging case with a touch screen for quick control of features. Let's find out if these changes are obvious, impressive and worth using.
Design: Small improvements, better experience, foam ear tips are a plus
At first glance, the JBL Tour Pro 3 still retains the characteristic appearance of the Tour Pro line, but when holding it in your hand, you can see that the level of completion is a bit higher. The design details are well-crafted, sturdy, and at first glance, you can see that it is a genuine product from a major brand.
The 2 headphones are actually quite large in size compared to many competitors in the same segment, but thanks to the ergonomic design and new foam eartips, they still feel comfortable enough to wear. However, if you exercise vigorously like playing sports, the headphones may gradually shift and need to be adjusted manually. The foam eartips not only help the headphones fit more tightly but also significantly increase passive noise cancellation.
This year, JBL offers an additional set of foam earplugs to help increase noise cancellation and ear-hugging feel.
You can also choose to use 1 of 5 traditional rubber earbud sets, ranging in size from super small to super large.
The charging box is also a notable highlight: The touch screen is larger than the previous generation but the overall weight is lighter. In particular, JBL also integrates a small speaker on the charging box, making it easy to find the headset if you accidentally leave it somewhere. Note that the speaker volume is not very loud, so if it falls in a public, noisy place, it is still quite difficult to find it.
The charging case has a larger touchscreen that displays more information but is still not too big and heavy.
Charging box feature: More convenient, can be used instead of control app
The touch screen on the charging case is not only for displaying the battery but also upgraded with many new control widgets. You can change the wallpaper as you like, in addition, there are additional gestures to swipe down from top to view notifications, from bottom to top to return to the first widget. Swipe left or right is still to access quick settings for the headphones. You can select or deselect these widget pages in the JBL Headphones app on your phone, keep the ones you need, hide the ones you don't use.
Notably, the JBL Tour Pro 3 charging case can act as an audio transmitter for devices that do not support Bluetooth. For example, when you want to use the headphones on an airplane, music player, or old TV. This is an extremely useful feature that not all headphones on the market have.
In the box there are 2 new cables with USB-C and 3.5mm ends to turn the charging case into a Bluetooth transmitter and receiver.
Of course, users still need to be careful to avoid scratching the glass screen of the charging box, and the battery will also be affected if the touch screen is used too much. If you find it unnecessary, you should also turn off the feature of displaying notifications from the phone to limit unnecessary battery reduction.
Sound Quality: The Most Valuable Upgrade Here
In terms of sound, the JBL Tour Pro 3 shows a big step forward thanks to the dual driver system and re-tuned EQ. Personally, the writer did not rate the previous Tour Pro 2 version too highly because the sound quality was not "expensive" enough compared to the general level of the high-end headphone segment. However, this year JBL has brought a much better experience.
The sound quality of the Tour Pro 3 is a huge step up from the previous generation, comparable to other top active noise cancelling headphones today.
Specifically, Tour Pro 3 still gives strong bass, deep but not redundant, does not overwhelm the mid-range. Thanks to that, the sound is more natural, rich in detail, highlighting the voices of both male and female singers. Treble is not really too sharp but still bright enough, feeling the instruments. Anyway, users can completely customize the EQ via the JBL Headphones application, so this is no longer a problem, JBL Tour Pro 3 deserves a score of 9.5 for its music playback ability, not just for those who like electronic music anymore.
If you are not satisfied with the original sound quality, you can completely customize it via the JBL Headphones application.
Additionally, the device supports LDAC, which helps transmit high-quality audio over Bluetooth with some compatible Android phones, plus a low latency mode that is very useful when watching movies or playing games.
Noise Cancellation and Extra Features: A Strong Competitor in the High-End Segment
The JBL Tour Pro 3's noise cancelling capabilities are truly impressive. When using the foam ear tips combined with the Auto Compensate feature (which automatically turns on when you open the box), the headphones can almost completely eliminate low-frequency noise such as the sound emitted from vehicles on the road, the sound of fans or air conditioners. Even mid-frequency sounds such as human voices are significantly reduced without causing a feeling of stuffiness or discomfort.
The Tour Pro 3's noise cancellation is a great combination of hardware and software.
One special feature is the automatic wind noise cancellation feature. This feature works by automatically analyzing the sound captured by the microphone, then increasing or decreasing the noise cancellation level, even turning off the microphone placed outside the 2 headphones to cut out the annoying rustling sound of the wind. This is a rare improvement, worthy of high appreciation, especially when many big competitors like Sony or Samsung have cut it out on their latest headphone lines, while other companies like Apple or Bose have never integrated it.
Another new feature is that Tour Pro 3 supports Spatial Audio with impressive surround sound effects, creating a clear 3D spatial effect, attractive enough and not too "over the top" to cause discomfort. Head Tracking mode works smoothly, responds quickly to head movements, providing a more realistic experience, feeling like sitting in a large room with screens and speakers placed around, several meters away.
Spatial Audio mode is best for watching blockbuster movies with loud explosions.
Control application: Comprehensive and friendly
JBL Headphones still has a familiar design, providing full customization from EQ, noise canceling mode, to display widgets and additional settings for the headphones. The application has a beautiful, easy-to-use interface, helping users to maximize the features of the headphones. However, a small minus point that still receives many complaints from users is that sometimes the connection to the headphones is lost, and the settings menus can no longer be accessed.
Battery life: Meets long-term needs well
The JBL Tour Pro 3 offers very impressive battery life, specifically up to 11 hours with noise cancellation (ANC) off, 8 hours with ANC on, and over 40 hours when combined with the charging case.
However, if you use additional features like LDAC or Spatial Audio, battery life may be reduced a bit – which is understandable for such a feature-rich product.
Conclusion: A high-end option worth considering
With upgraded sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, long battery life, a charging case with a built-in touchscreen, and a host of modern features, the JBL Tour Pro 3 is clearly a product worth considering in the high-end headphone segment under 7 million. Although the price is a bit higher and not the choice for everyone, this is definitely a worthy investment if you are looking for a comprehensive audio experience.
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