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JBL Tour One M3 vs Sony MDR-M1

What Tour One M3 does better (1) and where MDR-M1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tour One M3
JBL · 2025Tour One M3
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $230
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Sony MDR-M1
Sony · 2024MDR-M1
3 advantages≈ $230
6.9Noise control & calls4.0

Why is Tour One M3 better than MDR-M1?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · MDR-M1: No

Why is MDR-M1 better than Tour One M3?

  1. Weight278 g vs 216 g+29%
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 5 Hz2×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 80,000 Hz2×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tour One M3JBL Tour One M3≈ $2307.9
Sony MDR-M1Sony MDR-M1≈ $230
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz80,000 Hz
Impedance18 Ω50 Ω
Sensitivity122 dB102 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 g216 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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