JBL TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX vs Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold

What TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX does better (3) and where 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold wins (1) — every spec side by side.

7.9Score

3 advantages≈ $270

Higher score

1 advantage≈ $350

6.7Noise control & calls3.8

Why is TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX better than 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold?

Specifications

Only differences	JBL TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX≈ $2707.9	Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold≈ $350
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	Over-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Lowest frequency	10 Hz	15 Hz
Highest frequency	40,000 Hz	25,000 Hz
Impedance	18 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	122 dB	103 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	—
Head tracking	Yes	—
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	—
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
Adaptive ANC	Yes	—
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	—
Microphones	8	—
Noise reduction for calls	Yes	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	70 h	—
Battery life with ANC	40 h	—
Charging time	2 h	—
Quick charge (claimed)	5 min → 1 h	—
Fast charging support	Yes	—
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	No
Bluetooth version	5.3	—
Bluetooth codecs	LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC	—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	—
aptX	No	—
LDAC	Yes	—
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	—
LE Audio	Yes	—
USB-C	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	Yes	—
Design & build
Weight	278 g	260 g
Foldable	Yes	—
Features
Touch controls	Yes	—
Hands-free calls	Yes	—