What you can expect from the JBL Tour One M2 day to day
Battery life with noise cancelling30 h
Weight278 g
Our score9.6 Rank 17 of 23
JBL Tour One M2
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Good for
- Traveling and commuting: noise cancelling
- Calls: 4 microphones for your voice
- TV and gaming: LE Audio for TVs that broadcast it
- Traffic and voices: a transparency mode lets sound in
- A full day: 30 hours on a charge
From the facts the maker states, by the rules of our advisor.
Before you buy, compare it with 2 recommended alternatives ?
Green is the best of these 3, also when they share the lead.
| This model JBL Tour One M2 Best on 2 facts | Cheapest of the top 10 Soundcore Life Q30 Best on 3 facts | Highest score here Soundcore Space One Best on 4 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a store that ships to you, shipping included. A price with an asterisk comes from a store abroad, and its shipping cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | $79Soundcore (brand store) best | $99Soundcore (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% the maker’s facts and 40% store ratings. Price does not count. Score | best | ||
| The average of the stars buyers give at the stores, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | ★ 4.2 · 112 reviews | ★ 4.2 · 31 reviews |
| How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| Adaptive best | Hybrid | Adaptive best |
| How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 30 h | 40 h best | 40 h best |
| What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 278 g | 260 g best | 265 g |
| The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too. In this comparisonSource
| 5.3 best | 5 | 5.3 best |
| How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | yes | yes |
Prices per store
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Also at Amazon, price not shown yet: Amazon.com (black).
JBL Tour One M2 specifications ?
Product on the market since January 2023
Build and fit 9 facts
- Form factor
How the headphones sit: over the ear, on the ear, in the ear canal, in the outer ear, beside the ear or on the cheekbone.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- Over-ear
- True wireless
Two separate earbuds with no wire between them, charged in a case.
96 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on Nov 1
- no
- Wireless
They play over Bluetooth, without a cable to the phone.
153 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- yes
- Driver type
The kind of speaker inside. Dynamic drivers are the most common. Planar and electrostatic ones are mostly found in expensive headphones for home listening.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- Dynamic
- Driver size
The diameter of the speaker inside. A bigger driver does not by itself mean better sound.
Among the models we track
40 mm on this model
Lowest
4.7 mm Highest
56 mm Middle
12 mmHigher than 63 of the 107 models we track.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 40 mm
- Foldable
They fold up to take less room in a bag.
33 of the 33 models we track have this.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on Nov 1
- yes
- Weight
What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time.
Among the models we track
278 g on this model
Lowest
3.1 g Highest
451 g Middle
8.6 gHigher than 132 of the 168 models we track.
When it matters
- Wearing them for hours at a desk or on a flight.
- Running or the gym, where a heavy earbud works loose.
When it matters less
- Short listens, where comfort hardly has time to matter.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 278 g
- Remappable controls
Whether the app lets you choose what each button, tap or swipe does. With some controls, only part of them can be changed.
When it matters
- Touch controls you keep setting off by accident.
- Using the controls for the voice assistant or noise cancelling instead of the volume.
When it matters less
- If you control everything from your phone, it hardly matters.
Source: tomsguide.com · checked on Nov 2
- Some controls
- Microphones
How many microphones the maker counts, for calls and noise cancelling together.
Among the models we track
4 on this model
Lowest
0 Highest
10 Middle
6Lower than 52 of the 90 models we track.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 4
Sound 7 facts
- Lowest frequency
The lowest tone the maker says they play. It says little about how the bass actually sounds.
Among the models we track
10 Hz on this model
Lowest
4 Hz Highest
50 Hz Middle
20 HzLower than 69 of the 104 models we track.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 10 Hz
- Highest frequency
The highest tone the maker says they play. Adult hearing stops well below most figures.
Among the models we track
40,000 Hz on this model
Lowest
16,000 Hz Highest
80,000 Hz Middle
29,000 HzHigher than 60 of the 104 models we track.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 40,000 Hz
- Impedance
The electrical resistance. Wired headphones with a high impedance need an amplifier to play loud enough.
Among the models we track
32 Ω on this model
Lowest
15 Ω Highest
520 Ω Middle
32 ΩHigher than 29 of the 75 models we track.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
How loud they play on a given signal. A higher figure plays louder from a weak source, such as a phone.
Among the models we track
117 dB SPL on this model
Lowest
91 dB SPL Highest
122 dB SPL Middle
100 dB SPLHigher than 53 of the 58 models we track.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 117 dB SPL
- Hi-Res Audio certified
Certified by the Japan Audio Society for high-resolution sound, wired or, with Hi-Res Audio Wireless, over Bluetooth.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- Hi-Res Audio
- Equaliser in the app
You can adjust bass and treble in the maker’s app.
105 of the 106 models we track have this.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- yes
- Spatial audio
Sound that seems to come from around you rather than from inside your head.
83 of the 88 models we track have this.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- yes
Noise cancelling 2 facts
- Active noise cancelling
How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you.
When it matters
- Flights, trains and open-plan offices.
- A daily commute in traffic.
When it matters less
- Listening at home in a quiet room.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- Adaptive
- Transparency mode
Lets outside sound through on purpose, so you hear traffic or a colleague without taking them off.
109 of the 119 models we track have this.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- yes
Wireless 4 facts
- Bluetooth version
The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too.
Among the models we track
5.3 on this model
Lowest
5 Highest
6.1 Middle
5.3Lower than 43 of the 141 models we track.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 5.3
- LE Audio
The newer Bluetooth standard for sound, with the LC3 codec: better sound on less power, with phones that support it.
29 of the 32 models we track have this.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- yes
- Google Fast Pair
Pairs in one tap with an Android phone.
54 of the 55 models we track have this.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- yes
- Made for
Whose phones the headphones are made for. Some features, such as one-tap pairing or spatial audio, work only with that maker’s phones.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on Nov 1
- Any phone
Battery 7 facts
- Battery life with noise cancelling
How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it.
Among the models we track
30 h on this model
Lowest
4 h Highest
75 h Middle
8 hHigher than 69 of the 108 models we track.
When it matters
- Long flights or a full working day.
- Traveling where you cannot charge.
When it matters less
- An hour of listening a day, which any model manages for a week.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 30 h
- Battery life without noise cancelling
How long they play on one charge with noise cancelling off.
Among the models we track
50 h on this model
Lowest
5 h Highest
135 h Middle
10 hHigher than 95 of the 123 models we track.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 50 h
- Fast charge time
How many minutes of charging give the playback below.
Among the models we track
10 min on this model
Lowest
3 min Highest
20 min Middle
10 minHigher than 50 of the 132 models we track.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on Nov 1
- 10 min
- Playback from a fast charge
How many hours of playback a short fast charge gives.
Among the models we track
5 h on this model
Lowest
1 h Highest
15 h Middle
3 hHigher than 104 of the 132 models we track.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on Nov 1
- 5 h
- Full charge time
How long a full charge takes.
Among the models we track
120 min on this model
Lowest
40 min Highest
210 min Middle
120 minHigher than 42 of the 95 models we track.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
The case or the headphones charge on a Qi pad, without a cable.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- no (assumed)
- Charging port
The plug the headphones or their case charge through.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- USB-C
In use 2 facts
- Voice assistants
The voice assistants you can call up from the headphones.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- Google Assistant, Alexa
- App
The name of the maker’s app.
Source: Spec sheet · checked on Nov 1
- JBL Headphones
Warranty and support 1 fact
- Launched
The month the model came out, as far as the maker or a register shows.
Source: news.harman.com · checked on Nov 1
- 2023-01-04
Where a row says “no (assumed)”, the maker's full product page for this model names the feature nowhere, so we take it as a no.
Sources: Spec sheet · news.harman.com · tomsguide.com
Our score
Confidence: medium. Fewer than 300 owners’ ratings at the stores. The highest score today is 9.9.
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Owners’ ratings 40%–
Owners’ ratings, 40%: none yet at the stores that ship to the United States, so this part is left out and the score is the features part alone.
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Features 60%9.6
59 of 59 points for the maker’s facts, the other 41 counted at the market’s average share of 91%.
- Price never countsA sale can’t lift a model. Today’s lowest price sits beside the score, checked every morning.
- Too few facts, no rankOnly headphones whose type and enough of whose facts are known are ranked. The rest get a provisional score.
- Reviewers beside, not insideReviewers’ picks are shown next to the score and do not count in it.
Frequently asked questions about the JBL Tour One M2
What has the JBL Tour One M2 cost?
In our other editions it costs today: Netherlands € 177 at bol.com.
How long does the battery of the JBL Tour One M2 last?
The maker states up to 30 hours of play with noise cancelling on, and 50 hours with it off. A 10-minute charge gives 5 hours of play.
Does the JBL Tour One M2 have noise cancelling?
Yes, adaptive noise cancelling, which adjusts its strength to the sound around you. It also has a transparency mode that lets the sound around you in when you want to hear it.
How much does the JBL Tour One M2 weigh?
The JBL Tour One M2 weighs 9.8 oz (278 g).
The maker
JBL
- Reviews on Trustpilot
- Headquarters: United States
- Owned by HARMAN, United States
JBL is an audio brand of HARMAN, a company based in Stamford, Connecticut, in the United States. HARMAN has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics since Samsung completed its acquisition in March 2017. JBL has made audio products for more than 80 years, and its headphones include the Tour One M3 and the Live 770NC.
