JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx vs Bose QuietComfort 35

The JBL Tour One M3 is the more modern headphone and the better pick for most people. It adds a USB-C transmitter for in-flight and TV audio, LDAC and wired Hi-Res, a touchscreen transmitter, Auracast sharing and spatial audio with head tracking. The Bose QC 35 is the older QuietComfort line: simple, light and reliable, with strong noise cancelling and a long track record, but it lacks the JBL's connectivity tricks and hi-res codecs. Owners rate the JBL higher on average, though the Bose has far more ratings behind it.

• Choose the JBL Tour One M3 if you want the newest features, a transmitter for plane and TV audio, hi-res wireless and spatial sound.
• Choose the Bose QC 35 if you want a proven, simple noise-cancelling headphone for music and calls and do not need a transmitter or hi-res codecs.