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| Tour Pro 3 | Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $299.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $299 (US launch price) |
| Notes | — | Personal Surround support with Bose Smart Soundbars removed versus 1st Gen |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦420,000 | ₦418,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | JBL | Bose |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 22, 2024 | September 17, 2026 |
| Model Name | JBL Tour Pro 3 | Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) |
| Price | $299.99 | $299 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 10.2mm dynamic + 5.1x2.8mm balanced armature | — |
| Driver Type | Hybrid dual-driver (dynamic + balanced armature) | Improved dynamic driver (deeper bass, higher volume), Bose OpenAudio technology |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 32 ohm | — |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB SPL @1kHz | — |
| Sound Features | JBL Spatial 360 Sound with head tracking, Personi-Fi 3.0, Smart Ambient, Smart Talk | Spatial audio: Immersive Audio; Cinema Mode with Bose TrueSpatial head tracking |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes — True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Bose app |
| Customizable EQ | 10-band EQ + presets + Personi-Fi 3.0 | Yes, 3-band EQ in Bose app |
| Other Features | — | Auto Volume, 3-band EQ (Bose app); Google Fast Pair |
| Sound Modes | EQ presets, Spatial Audio w/ head tracking, Video mode | Immersion Mode, Cinema Mode, Stereo |
| Touch Controls | Yes, tap/hold + touchscreen case UI | No, physical button on each earbud (play/pause, track, volume, calls) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Smart Ambient + Smart Talk, Voice Aware sidetone | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes, long-press trigger | Phone's native voice assistant (Alexa+ planned) |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP v1.4, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4, range up to 30 ft (9 m) |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes, two devices |
| Range | — | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC (24-bit Hi-Res); LE Audio/Auracast | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound) |
| Wired Mode | Case includes USB-C-to-3.5mm cable so case can act as BT transmitter | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Black, Latte | Black, White Smoke, Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, Sky Pink (last three limited edition) |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud: 18.9 x 17.7 x 27.7 mm; Case: 47.5 x 26.8 x 66.0 mm |
| Form Factor | Stem-style TWS with 1.57" touchscreen Smart Charging Case | Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Materials | — | Polycarbonate and silicone; metallic cap with beveled finish; flex-joint cuff |
| Weight | 5.6g per earbud; case 71.8g | 5.9 g (single earbud), 49.9 g (case) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life (Standby) | — | Up to 20 hours (connected, no audio) |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour |
| Device Battery Capacity | Earbud 65mAh; Case 850mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 3 hrs playback | 10 min = up to 2 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 44 hrs combined (11h ANC-off / 8h ANC-on + case) | Earbuds: Up to 9 hours (up to 5 hours with Immersive Audio); With case: Up to 19.5 additional hours (28.5 hours total) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes, talk time up to 5.5 hrs | Yes, Bose SpeechClarity |
| Mic Count | 6 total (2 outer + 1 inner per earbud) | 2 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Beamforming + JBL Crystal AI, windproof, Zoom-certified | 2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Long-press gesture | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-C + USB-C to 3.5mm | Not listed in box contents (power adapter not included) |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 5 silicone sizes + 1 foam pair | No (open-ear cuff design) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Smart Charging Case with touchscreen | Charging case |
| Included Items | — | Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide, safety sheet (no power adapter) |
| Main Device | JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds | 2 Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) |
| User Manual | Multilingual quick start guide | Quick start guide, safety sheet |
| Warranty Card | Included | 1-year Bose limited warranty |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | Android, iOS (Bose app on Google Play and App Store); any Bluetooth device |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP; Auracast | — |
| Supported Devices | Fast Pair (Google), Swift Pair (Microsoft) | Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026 |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | A 1.57" touchscreen case doubling as a Bluetooth transmitter/remote, plus hybrid dual-driver Hi-Res audio — JBL's flagship TWS. | The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are cuff-style open-ear earbuds with an improved driver for deeper bass, Bose OpenAudio, Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode with TrueSpatial head tracking. |