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| Tour Pro 3 | Ray-Ban Meta Audio | |
|---|---|---|
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Compatibility | — | Needs the Meta AI app, a Meta account and internet access; phones on iOS 17+ or Android 10+ (MobiDevices). No camera, so camera-based Meta AI features (multimodal AI, Live AI) are not available; Meta AI chat and translation are, plus WhatsApp and Spotify (Ray-Ban). Launch markets: US (shipping 2026-10-13), UK and Europe. |
| Launch Price (USD) | $299.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $349 |
| Models | — | RW7004 (Clubmaster), RW7005 (Burbank) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦420,000 | ₦488,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| TESTS | ||
| Battery Endurance | — | Up to 12 h of listening, calls and Meta AI use on a single charge, plus up to 48 h more from the included charging case (60 h total) (Meta manufacturer figures) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | JBL | Meta |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Audio AI glasses with open-ear speakers (no camera) |
| Launch Date | September 22, 2024 | September 23, 2026 |
| Model Name | JBL Tour Pro 3 | Ray-Ban Meta Audio |
| Price | $299.99 | $349 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 10.2mm dynamic + 5.1x2.8mm balanced armature | — |
| Driver Type | Hybrid dual-driver (dynamic + balanced armature) | Open-ear speakers |
| 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 | Dolby Atmos support |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes — True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 | No (open-ear speakers) |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | — |
| Customizable EQ | 10-band EQ + presets + Personi-Fi 3.0 | — |
| Sound Modes | EQ presets, Spatial Audio w/ head tracking, Video mode | — |
| Touch Controls | Yes, tap/hold + touchscreen case UI | Swipe on the right arm to adjust volume; button to access Meta AI |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Smart Ambient + Smart Talk, Voice Aware sidetone | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes, long-press trigger | Meta AI, hands-free with "Hey Meta" |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP v1.4, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | Bluetooth 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 | 23 color and lens combinations across the Clubmaster and Burbank styles |
| Form Factor | Stem-style TWS with 1.57" touchscreen Smart Charging Case | Glasses in two styles, Clubmaster and Burbank; compatible with a wide range of optical prescriptions |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Weight | 5.6g per earbud; case 71.8g | 43 g |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | 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) | Up to 12 hours on a single charge, plus up to an additional 48 hours from the included charging case |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | — |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes, talk time up to 5.5 hrs | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 total (2 outer + 1 inner per earbud) | 6 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Beamforming + JBL Crystal AI, windproof, Zoom-certified | 6-mic array with advanced wind noise reduction |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Long-press gesture | "Hey Meta" wake word or action button on the right temple |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-C + USB-C to 3.5mm | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 5 silicone sizes + 1 foam pair | Not applicable (glasses with open-ear speakers) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Smart Charging Case with touchscreen | Charging case |
| Included Items | — | Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, charging case |
| Main Device | JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds | Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses |
| User Manual | Multilingual quick start guide | — |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | iOS 17 or later, Android 10 or later |
| 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. | Meta's first smart glasses without a camera, offering open-ear audio, calls and hands-free Meta AI for up to 12 hours on a single charge. |