JBL Tour Pro 3 vs Poly Voyager Free 60+ Comparison

Compare JBL Tour Pro 3 vs Poly Voyager Free 60+ side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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JBL Tour Pro 3
Launch price $299.99

At a Glance

JBL Tour Pro 3

Travel often and want to stream from wired sources such as seatback screens? The JBL Tour Pro 3 are noise-cancelling earbuds with a 10.2 mm dynamic driver and a balanced armature per bud, adaptive ANC, six microphones, LDAC over Bluetooth 5.3, and a 1.57-inch touchscreen smart case that can transmit audio from USB-C or 3.5 mm sources.

Best For
Travellers who want to plug into in-flight or desk audio
Launch Price
$299.99
Dust/Water Rating
IP55
Bluetooth Codecs
LDAC, AAC, SBC
Noise Cancelling
True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0
Mics per Bud
3
Battery (Buds)
Up to 8 hours (ANC on)
Battery (With Case)
Up to 44 hours total
Multipoint
Yes
Poly Voyager Free 60+

Moving between airport lounges and laptop calls? The Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC are business earbuds with hybrid adaptive ANC, three microphones per bud, a BT700 USB adapter and a touchscreen charging case that controls calls and streams audio from a 3.5 mm source.

Best For
Travellers who take PC and phone calls
Launch Price
—
Dust/Water Rating
IP54
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, mSBC, LC3 (with BT700)
Noise Cancelling
Hybrid adaptive ANC
Mics per Bud
—
Battery (Buds)
8 h
Battery (With Case)
24 h
Multipoint
Yes

Review Scores Compared

How we score

Expert Score

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.4/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10

Voice & Call Noise Isolation

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.2/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10

ANC & Transparency

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.4/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.5/10 Leads

Battery & Case Charging

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.0/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10

Fit, Stability & Portability

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.2/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.1/10

Connectivity & UC Integration

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.7/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.9/10 Leads

Sound & Audio Quality

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.8/10 Leads
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10

Editorial Reviews Comparison

Voice & Call Noise Isolation

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.2/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10

JBL Tour Pro 3

Six microphones handle calls, three on each bud, with beamforming and noise reduction to focus on your voice and suppress the sounds around you. Wind can still interfere in gusty conditions, so a sheltered spot helps for important calls on the move. The case can also show call controls, letting you mute or end calls from the screen without touching the buds, which avoids the thumps a tap can send down the line.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud has three microphones that steer toward your mouth, with WindSmart processing for outdoor calls. Poly also lets you set sidetone to low, medium or high, so you can hear your own voice naturally. For call-heavy days, a boom headset such as the Poly Voyager Focus 2 places a mic closer to the mouth.

ANC & Transparency

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.4/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.5/10Leader

JBL Tour Pro 3

JBL's True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 adjusts to your environment in real time, with Ambient Aware and TalkThru modes for awareness. Noise cancelling is strong, especially on low engine noise, which makes them a good flight companion. TalkThru lowers music so you can chat without removing the buds. The smart case lets you switch modes from the screen, which is quicker than reaching for your phone in the middle of a call.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Hybrid adaptive ANC uses inner and outer microphones and adjusts for how well the buds fit. A transparency mode lets surrounding sound through when you need it. On a plane or bus the cancellation is respectable for business buds, cutting steady engine noise well. It is weaker against voices and sudden sounds, where Apple and Bose are ahead.

Battery & Case Charging

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.0/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10

JBL Tour Pro 3

JBL rates up to 11 hours with ANC off or 8 hours with ANC on. The case adds up to 33 hours, for 44 hours total. Eight hours with ANC is very good and covers a full working day. The large case battery also powers the screen and transmitter. Fast charging and wireless charging are both supported, so topping up between flights or meetings is easy, whether on a pad at your desk or a USB-C cable in a lounge.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Poly lists up to 5.5 hours of talk time per charge, or 16.5 hours with the case. With ANC on, music runs up to 8 hours, or 24 hours in total. A 15-minute charge gives about 1 hour 12 minutes of talk time, and standby lasts up to 30 days including the case.

Fit, Stability & Portability

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.2/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.1/10

JBL Tour Pro 3

The buds use a stick design with multiple tip sizes. Fit is secure, and the stems house the microphones and controls. They remain comfortable for several hours, though the stems are slightly longer than some rivals. The case is the real size issue, being thicker than most because of its screen.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud weighs 5.8 g and measures about 16 x 26 x 38 mm, with a short stem. Poly includes S, M and L ear tips and a pressure-relief design. IP54 covers splashes and dust. That is enough for rain on the commute but less than the IP57 that Jabra and Apple offer.

Connectivity & UC Integration

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.7/10
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+9.9/10Leader

JBL Tour Pro 3

Bluetooth 5.3 supports LDAC, AAC and SBC with multipoint. The case can transmit from USB-C or 3.5 mm sources and supports Auracast broadcast. Plug the case into an in-flight entertainment system or a gym machine and listen wirelessly. That feature alone sets it apart from almost every rival, and it also works with a laptop's headphone jack when Bluetooth is locked down by IT.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

The buds use Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint to two devices and remember up to eight. The BT700 adapter extends range to about 30 m and supports Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows. The touchscreen case shows battery, mute state and volume, and lets you switch between the two active devices. Plug the included cable into a seatback socket, and the case streams that audio to the buds at up to about 3 m.

Sound & Audio Quality

  • JBL Tour Pro 39.8/10Leader
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10

JBL Tour Pro 3

Each bud combines a 10.2 mm dynamic driver with a 5.1 x 2.8 mm balanced armature. LDAC streams higher-resolution audio from Android phones. The default tuning is lively, and the JBL app offers EQ and spatial sound options. Compared with the AirPods Pro 3, they deliver more bass weight and detail with LDAC, while the Apple buds integrate better with iPhones.

Poly Voyager Free 60+

Each bud has a 10 mm speaker, larger than most business earbuds use. Poly applies a dynamic EQ that switches between wideband voice, up to 7 kHz on PC calls, and a full 20 Hz to 20 kHz media mode. In media mode they have more bass punch than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and music sounds fuller.

Why JBL Tour Pro 3 Beats Poly Voyager Free 60+ (and Vice Versa)

Why JBL Tour Pro 3 beats Poly Voyager Free 60+

  • Better sound & audio quality: 9.8 vs 8.6 out of 10
  • Better fit, stability & portability: 9.2 vs 8.1 out of 10
  • Better voice & call noise isolation: 9.2 vs 8.6 out of 10
  • Bud Weight: 5.6 g vs 5.8 g
  • Case Weight: 71.8 g vs 80 g
  • Driver Size: 10.2 mm dynamic + 5.1 x 2.8 mm balanced armature vs 10 mm

Why Poly Voyager Free 60+ beats JBL Tour Pro 3

  • Bud Battery: 70 mAh vs 65 mAh
  • Call Time: 5.5 h vs 5.2 h

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

JBL Tour Pro 3Poly Voyager Free 60+
Best ForTravellers who want to plug into in-flight or desk audioTravellers who take PC and phone calls
Fit TypeIn-ear (stem)True wireless in-ear
Release Year2024 Better2022
Launch Price$299.99—
Case Weight71.8 g Better80 g
Water Resistance—IP54 splash and dust resistant
Colors—Carbon Black, White Sand
Bud StyleStemShort stem
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity104 dB SPL @ 1 kHz—
Hi-Res CertifiedYes—
Head TrackingYes—
Hearing Health Features—SoundGuard Digital (G616)
Microphone SetupTwo beamforming outer mics and one inner mic per bud, JBL Crystal AIThree microphones per earbud
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Recharges3—
Charging Time2 h2 h
Case Battery850 mAh Better580 mAh
Bud Battery65 mAh70 mAh Better
Wireless Range—30 m
LE Audio / AuracastAuracastLC3 with the included BT700 adapter (mono and stereo telephony)
Google Fast PairYes—
Microsoft Swift PairYesYes
Paired Devices—8
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP v1.4, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP, SPP
Single-Bud Use—Yes
ControlsTouch on buds and case screenButton plus touch gestures; touchscreen case
Companion AppJBL HeadphonesPoly Lens
Wear Detection—Yes
Voice Assistant—Siri, Google
Custom ControlsYesYes (gesture control on the buds; touch display on the case)
Find My / LocateYes (JBL Headphones app)—
In the BoxEarbuds, Smart Charging Case, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, USB-C charging cable, 5 sizes of ear tips plus foam tips, warranty/warning, QSG/safety sheetEarbuds, touchscreen charge case, BT700 adapter, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, S/M/L ear tips
Warranty—2-year limited
Model NumberTour Pro 3Voyager Free 60+ UC
OS CompatibilityiOS, AndroidWindows 10/11, macOS, iOS, Android
Works With—Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other UC apps

Voice & Call Noise Isolation

JBL Tour Pro 39.2/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10
Mics per Bud3—
Microphones66
Wind Noise ReductionYesYes (WindSmart)
Call Noise ReductionJBL Crystal AI BetterNoise-blocking algorithms

ANC & Transparency

JBL Tour Pro 39.4/10Poly Voyager Free 60+9.5/10 Better
Noise CancellingTrue Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0Hybrid adaptive ANC
Adaptive ANCYesYes
Transparency ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruYes
Active Noise CancellingYesYes

Battery & Case Charging

JBL Tour Pro 39.0/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+8.9/10
Call Time5.2 h5.5 h Better
Battery (Buds)Up to 8 hours (ANC on)8 h
Battery (With Case)Up to 44 hours total Better24 h
Wireless ChargingYesYes (Qi)
Fast ChargingYesYes (15 min = 1 h 12 min talk)
Battery (Buds, ANC Off)Up to 11 hours—

Fit, Stability & Portability

JBL Tour Pro 39.2/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+8.1/10
Bud Weight5.6 g Better5.8 g
Ear Tip Sizes5 silicone sizes plus a set of foam tipsS, M, L
Dust/Water RatingIP55IP54
Ear Hooks / Wings—No
Case Dimensions—54.5 x 72 x 33.1 mm

Connectivity & UC Integration

JBL Tour Pro 39.7/10Poly Voyager Free 60+9.9/10 Better
USB DongleSmart case transmits from USB-C or 3.5 mmPoly BT700 (USB-C, USB-A adapter)
MultipointYesYes
Bluetooth Version5.35.3
CertificationsZoom—

Sound & Audio Quality

JBL Tour Pro 39.8/10 BetterPoly Voyager Free 60+8.6/10
Bluetooth CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC BetterSBC, AAC, aptX, mSBC, LC3 (with BT700)
Driver Size10.2 mm dynamic + 5.1 x 2.8 mm balanced armature Better10 mm
Driver TypeHybrid dual driver BetterDynamic
Custom EQYes (app)—
Frequency Response20 Hz - 40 kHz20 Hz – 20 kHz (media); up to 7 kHz (PC voice)
Spatial AudioYes—

Takeaways

  • Our pick: JBL Tour Pro 3, with the highest spec-based rating (4.7/5).
  • Choose JBL Tour Pro 3 for travellers who want to plug into in-flight or desk audio.
  • Choose Poly Voyager Free 60+ for travellers who take PC and phone calls.

Pros and Cons

JBL Tour Pro 3

PROS

  • Smart case streams from wired sources
  • Hybrid dual drivers with LDAC
  • Strong adaptive ANC
  • Up to 44 hours with the case

CONS

  • Case is bulky
  • Many features to learn
  • Premium price

Poly Voyager Free 60+

PROS

  • Touchscreen charging case
  • Three mics per bud with WindSmart
  • Adaptive ANC
  • BT700 USB adapter and Qi charging

CONS

  • Per-charge talk time is still earbud-class
  • Larger case than minimalist buds
  • Premium price versus simpler UC buds

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Quick Verdict

  • JBL Tour Pro 3 9.4Best overallLeads in Voice & Call Noise Isolation, Battery & Case Charging, Fit, Stability & Portability
  • Poly Voyager Free 60+ 8.9Leads in ANC & Transparency, Connectivity & UC Integration