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| Tour Pro 3 | Nova | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-23 |
| 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) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦420,000 | ₦418,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | JBL | Meta |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | AI glasses with open-ear speakers |
| Launch Date | September 22, 2024 | September 23, 2026 |
| Model Name | JBL Tour Pro 3 | Nova |
| 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) | — |
| 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 | — |
| Speakers | — | Open-ear speakers |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes — True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 | — |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | — |
| Camera | — | 12 MP; Video: 3K |
| Customizable EQ | 10-band EQ + presets + Personi-Fi 3.0 | — |
| Sound Modes | EQ presets, Spatial Audio w/ head tracking, Video mode | — |
| Storage | — | 32GB |
| Touch Controls | Yes, tap/hold + touchscreen case UI | — |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Smart Ambient + Smart Talk, Voice Aware sidetone | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes, long-press trigger | Meta AI (built-in) |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP v1.4, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | — |
| Multipoint | Yes | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC (24-bit Hi-Res); LE Audio/Auracast | — |
| Wired Mode | Case includes USB-C-to-3.5mm cable so case can act as BT transmitter | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Black, Latte | Sandstone, Classic Black, Honey Tortoise, Sage |
| Form Factor | Stem-style TWS with 1.57" touchscreen Smart Charging Case | AI glasses (pantos frame) with open-ear audio |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 | — |
| Materials | — | Pantos frame, 3-way adjustable nose pads, adjustable temple tips, overextension hinges |
| Weight | 5.6g per earbud; case 71.8g | — |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | — |
| Device Battery Capacity | Earbud 65mAh; Case 850mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 3 hrs playback | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 44 hrs combined (11h ANC-off / 8h ANC-on + case) | 8+ hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | — |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes, talk time up to 5.5 hrs | — |
| Mic Count | 6 total (2 outer + 1 inner per earbud) | — |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Beamforming + JBL Crystal AI, windproof, Zoom-certified | — |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Long-press gesture | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-C + USB-C to 3.5mm | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 5 silicone sizes + 1 foam pair | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Smart Charging Case with touchscreen | — |
| Main Device | JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds | — |
| User Manual | Multilingual quick start guide | — |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | — |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP; Auracast | — |
| Supported Devices | Fast Pair (Google), Swift Pair (Microsoft) | — |
| 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 Meta Nova are Meta-branded AI glasses with a pantos frame, a 12MP camera and 3K video recording. |