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JBL Tour One M3 vs Sennheiser HD 550

What Tour One M3 does better (1) and where HD 550 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tour One M3
JBL · 2025Tour One M3
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $230
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Sennheiser HD 550
Sennheiser · 2025HD 550
1 advantage≈ $210
6.9Noise control & calls4.0

Why is Tour One M3 better than HD 550?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · HD 550: No

Why is HD 550 better than Tour One M3?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 6 Hz+67%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tour One M3JBL Tour One M3≈ $2307.9
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz6 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz39,500 Hz
Impedance18 Ω150 Ω
Sensitivity122 dB106 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones8—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life70 h—
Battery life with ANC40 h—
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight278 g—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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