Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs JBL Tour One M3

What QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) does better (2) and where Tour One M3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

7.2Score

2 advantages≈ $270

7.9Score

3 advantages≈ $270

Higher score

7.8Noise control & calls6.7

5.2Battery7.6

8.2Connectivity4.8

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) better than Tour One M3?

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)≈ $2707.2	JBL Tour One M3≈ $2707.9
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	Over-ear
Ear cup design	—	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	40 mm
Lowest frequency	—	10 Hz
Highest frequency	—	40,000 Hz
Impedance	—	18 Ω
Sensitivity	—	122 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	Yes
Head tracking	—	Yes
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Adaptive ANC	—	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	—	8
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	45 h	70 h
Battery life with ANC	—	40 h
Charging time	3 h	2 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	aptX Adaptive, SBC	LDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	Yes
aptX	Yes	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
LE Audio	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Weight	264 g	278 g
Foldable	Yes	Yes
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes