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Jabra Tour Review

An outstanding hands-free speakerphone for your car

• Excellent battery life
• Clear audio at both ends
• Very easy to setup
• Can't control audio playback

Key Specifications

• Review Price: £85.00
• Up to 20 hours talk time, 40 hours standby time; Noise cancelling mic; Supports two simultaneous Bluetooth connections; Bluetooth 3.0

What is the Jabra Tour?

The Jabra Tour is the answer to several problems. It’s a Bluetooth 3.0 hands-free speakerphone that clips onto your car’s sun visor. It lets you make and receive calls, can act as a speaker for clearer GPS instructions and supports most phone’s voice control systems. It also supports two simultaneous Bluetooth connections, so you can pair more than one phone. That’s a lot of boxes ticked for £85.

Jabra Tour: Design & Setup

There’s nothing remarkable about the Jabra Tour’s design, but everything is as it needs to be. Volume controls flank each side of the bottom edge, there’s a call button at the top and a button on the silver ring in the middle activates your phone’s voice controls. It clips securely onto your sun visor, and there’s even a mic mute button on one side. It’s all very neat and tidy.

It’s incredibly easy to setup, too. Unlike many Bluetooth devices that rely on a variety of unintelligible flashing lights and noises to tell you things, the Jabra Tour has voice guidance. It confirms if you’re paired or not by announcing “Connected” or “Not Connected”; it tells you how much battery life in hours; it guides you through pairing with the device – it even tells you what code (0000) is if needed. It also announces the name of anyone calling, so you don’t have to have your phone in sight to decide if you want to take the call.

It takes all the stress and confusion out of using it, which is incredibly reassuring. You’re never left wondering whether it’s actually made a connection or not. SEE ALSO: iPhone 6 release date, news, rumours and price

Jabra Tour: Performance

The Jabra Tour makes a great first impression and builds on its great design when you begin using it.

Making and taking calls is straightforward – you can make calls using your phone’s voice recognition, and you can accept and reject calls with voice commands so you never have to take your hands off the wheel.

Call quality is excellent. The built-in 3-watt speaker is loud, clear and precise. There are two microphones inside the Jabra Tour that, combined with digital processing, ensure very good call quality at both ends. We’ve been using the Jabra Tour for weeks without any complaints from recipients no matter how noisy the cabin.

Indeed, the only time the mics really struggle is when trying to use a phone’s voice system (Siri on an iPhone 4S in this case) when travelling on the motorway. Here the higher road noise made more complicated actions, such as sending messages, too unreliable. It was still accurate enough to make calls, however, and at lower speeds we managed to perform most functions (and send text messages) with little trouble.

The final impressive point is the battery life. Jabra quotes up to 20 hours of talk time and 40 days (yes days) of standby time. It’s enough that you won’t need to charge it often, in fact we’ve yet to do so since we started using it. Moreover, while there is a physical power switch, the Jabra Tour automatically powers down when not in use and has a motion detector so it powers up again when you’re moving.

All told, the only criticism we can think of is that you can’t control music playback using the Jabra Tour (it doesn’t support the AVRCP standard), but that’s hardly a feature it needs. You could play music on it, but that’s not what it’s for. It handles calls admirably and is also a great addition if you rely on your phone for sat nav instructions.

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Should I buy the Jabra Tour?

There are quite a few similar products on the market and the Jabra Tour is one of the more expensive, but it’s worth every penny.

It performs faultlessly, but the real kicker is how easy it is to use. It just gets out of the way so you don’t ever have to think about you’re doing. Provided you have a phone that has its own voice recognition system, which includes most iPhones and Android smartphones, it’s a great addition to your in-car setup.

An outstanding hands-free speakerphone that’s very, very hard to fault.

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Jabra Tour Review

Jabra is one of the biggest and most trusted names in bluetooth devices, and the jabra tour has been around for years. i've reviewed bluetooth car kits since 2014 and the tour had already been one of the best bluetooth car kits for several years..

Early Verdict

The Jabra Tour is one of the few remaining classic visor-style Bluetooth speakerphones, but it's not great for bridging the technology gap between the stereo and your phone.

The pairing process is quick and easy.

It's expensive.

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Jabra is one of the biggest and most trusted names in Bluetooth devices, and the Jabra Tour has been around for years. I've reviewed Bluetooth car kits since 2014 and the Tour had already been one of the best Bluetooth car kits for several years. The fact it's outlasted so many other Bluetooth speakerphones is a testament to its quality. However, multiple studies argue hands-free calling is not safe (and it's defined as distracted driving by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the emphasis of my reviews has shifted from call quality to audio performance. And unfortunately, classic visor-style Bluetooth car kits aren't optimized for streaming music, though you certainly can.

The primary focus of my tests was audio performance – for drivers wanting to stream music from apps like Pandora or Spotify, how well does the Bluetooth adapter bridge this gap between the phone and the stereo? Visor-style kits like the Tour and the Jabra Freeway rely on built-in speakers. These are more in-car speakerphones than Bluetooth adapters, though the Freeway does have an FM transmitter. As such, I still tested these devices in comparison to the AUX-in and FM transmitters, but not without recognizing the difference in the technology.

For signal clarity, the Jabra Tour is okay for streaming music, receiving a C grade. The small speaker struggles to keep the performance balanced when the volume is turned all the way up. In fact, it clips a lot at full volume. Turning it down three levels was enough to provide a clear signal, but since it's not relying on the stereo to amplify the music, the music is not very loud and doesn't make for a great streaming device while driving. That said, the signal clarity is much better than the FM transmitters.

Without the use of the stereo to amplify the signal, the speaker can't achieve ear splitting levels. At maximum volume, it averaged 81-dB. By comparison, the AUX-in Bluetooth adapters and FM transmitters were reaching volumes between 96- and 103-dB.

I also tested the call quality of each Bluetooth car kit. This is what the Jabra Tour is made for. By placing the speaker and microphone on the sun visor, the drive can better hear the caller and vice versa. There's less chance for echo feedback and the noise cancellation is miles ahead of the AUX-in and FM transmitters I tested. This is a device made for hands-free calling and it succeeds here. However, hands-free calling has since been shown to be no safer than hands-full calling. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines it as distracted driving. So, I can't recommend this product based on call quality alone. If you're going to take a call while behind the wheel, it's best (for you and others on the road) to park first.

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For functionality, the Tour is easy to use and comes with a voice guidance system to walk you through the pairing process and controls. I paired this to my phone and music player within 20 seconds of turning it on. By contrast, many of the products I tested took over five minutes just to recognize the Bluetooth device. The controls are simple and easy to identify. There aren't any multifunction buttons.

The Jabra Tour has a simple yet intuitive design with one microphone and one speaker. It's not a great device for streaming music and doesn't integrate with your stereo, so the high price is hard to justify for these purposes. It's ideal for hands-free calling, but call quality is no longer a prioritized feature because it's not safer than hands-full calling.

Jeph is a freelance writer who specializes in automotive subjects, like car stereos, and tech. With a Masters degree in Fiction from San Diego State University, he has written extensively for Top Ten Reviews on subjects ranging from car speakers and Bluetooth devices, all the way through to online file storage and backup software.

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• Designed for great sound with HD Voice, noise cancellation technology and an extra large speaker
• Voice Control activates your Android or Siri voice engine; control Jabra Tour with your voice including Answer/Ignore, Pair New Device, Battery and Phone Command voice commands
• Built-in motion sensor for Auto On and Auto Off, when device is not in use to save battery life
• Easy to set up. Just pair to your phone and place Jabra Tour on your sun visor
• In-car charger with additional USB cable so you can charge on-the-go; Up to 20 hours of talk time and 45 days standby time

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HANDS FREE CALLS WITH GREAT SOUND Introducing the Jabra Tour, the portable in-car speakerphone with a powerful 3-Watt speaker for incredible sound. Stay focused on the road ahead while enjoying hands free calls and control over your phone. Your every word will come through clearly thanks to the HD Voice microphone. You can even use your voice to make and take calls via Voice Control. And when you’re not in a call, stream multimedia including: Music, GPS directions and internet radio. Guided set-up and pairing lets you quickly connect to the Jabra Tour. Built-in motion sensors detect when you are in your car, so it can switch on and off accordingly. Multi use lets you pair your speakerphone to any two active Bluetooth devices simultaneously to stay connected. Wherever your day takes you, drive safe and sound great with the Jabra Tour. FIRST TIME PAIRING: The first time the Jabra tour is turned on, voice guidance* will guide you through pairing with your mobile phone 1.turn on the Jabra tour 2 . Follow the voice-guided instructions* to pair the Jabra tour with your mobile phone Bluetooth will need to be activated on the mobile phone If asked for a passkey or pin during pairing, enter 0000 .

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Hands free calls with great sound.

Introducing the Jabra Tour, the portable in-car speakerphone with a powerful 3-watt speaker for incredibly lifelike sound. Stay focused on the road ahead while enjoying hands free calls and control over your phone. Your every word will come through clearly thanks to the HD Voice* microphone. You can even use your voice to make and take calls via Voice Control**. And when you’re not in a call, stream multimedia – including: Music, GPS directions and podcasts.

Guided set-up and pairing lets you quickly connect to the Jabra Tour. Built-in motion sensors detect when you are in your car, so it can switch on and off accordingly. Multiuse lets you pair your speakerphone to any two active Bluetooth devices simultaneously to stay connected.

Drive safe and sound great with the Jabra Tour.

Features and Specifications

• Features: Answer/end calls, reject calls, Auto On/Off motion sensor, volume control, three way calling, last number redial, mute button, auto paring, call transfer, caller name announcement (PBAP)*, status light for call, battery and connection status, advanced multiuse, end user upgradeable SW
• Designed for great HD sound* with XL, 40 mm speaker
• HD Voice* mic. for enhanced noise cancellation
• Voice Control** - activate your Android or Siri voice engine*
• Built-in motion sensor for Auto On
• Transfer your music, audio from a GPS application or any other type of audio from your Bluetooth device to Jabra Tour using A2DP Voice guidance** for easy pairing
• Clear sound with Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR & eSCO
• In-car charger with additional USB cable so you can also charge it from your PC

* Device & network dependent, ** Available in different languages - see more on jabra.com/tour

Reasons to Choose the Jabra Tour

• Powerful 3 watt speaker delivers rich sound on calls, music and multimedia
• HD Voice* Microphone for enhanced noise cancellation
• Voice Control** lets you make and take calls using your voice

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Customers like the ease of use, battery life, and hands-free feature of the product. They mention it works great, is easy to pair with their phones, and has great battery life. Some are also happy with the hands- free feature. However, some customers have reported that the voice commands aren't perfect and the voice recognition software is a bit wonky. Customers disagree on the sound quality, connectivity, and value for money.

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Customers like the performance of the product. They mention it works great for speakerphone, works great with Siri on their iPhones, and is amazing. The quality is relatively good, and the car entry detection has worked every time. Customers also say the device is solidly built and looks nice.

"... Both work fantastically (Google Now had a little difficulty understanding me at first but adapted by the next day), and it is even FUN to place..." Read more

"...Based on reviews, this device seemed to work very well .Pros: Works rather intuitively, it connects and makes calls/receives with ease...." Read more

"...3. It has never dropped its Bluetooth connection. It simply works . 4...." Read more

"This little Jabra Speakerphone works great . I have had it in the truck for two weeks now and it says the battery is still at 80%...." Read more

Customers find the speakers easy to use. They mention it's very easy to pair with the first phone, and it makes hearing the instructions much easier. Customers also say it'll be convenient, reliable, and easy to set up as an amplifier for around the house. They appreciate the battery life and the manual is easily available on line.

"...5/5, etc.. This makes using your phone on the road safer, legal, and easy . Jabra has done a good job with this device and I recommend it highly." Read more

"...Other than that, this unit gets the job done: Easy to use , sounds good (other than not being loud enough), has a great battery life, and hasn't..." Read more

"...Documentation isn’t the greatest but it is sufficient and the manual covers the basics ...." Read more

"...the navigation coming through the speaker, which makes hearing the instructions so much easier ...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the speakerphone. They mention it has great battery life, a small footprint, and a smart battery. Some say it stays on standby and springs to life on feeling.

"...To start with, the battery life on this is excellent ...." Read more

"...No need to record your voice for every contact. Battery lasts a very long time and charging is easy (uses a mini usb port)..." Read more

"...to use, sounds good (other than not being loud enough), has a great battery life , and hasn't dropped a call yet." Read more

"... Battery charge lasts a long time (10+ hours of talk time). It seems to me this would make a great indoor speaker phone...." Read more

Customers like the hands-free functionality of the speakers. They mention it hooks up automatically, can answer hands- free, and tells them who is calling. They also say it's perfect for hands-Free driving and keeps their hands free while driving.

"...is primarily for, and it really does make taking and sending calls smooth as silk ...." Read more

"This has improved my ability to drive and talk or send texts when necessary - but it's really amazing for navigation...." Read more

"...The sound is wonderful. I have clear, easily understandable conversations , and those I speak to have said that I sound very clear as well...." Read more

"...initiating phone calls and even accessing my music library a breeze, hands free ...." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention that the sound is excellent, and they can both hear each other clearly. They also appreciate the microphone and noise rejection. However, some say that the airflow into the car causes them to not be heard properly and the starting volume is too variable.

"...a GPS a lot, this is also very helpful as you can have a clearer, loud speaker than your built-in phone speakers read out directions from Google..." Read more

"...Voices are clear (mine and the caller) and road noise is not a concern .Works even when the car is turned off...." Read more

"...The biggest challenge is that you can't get the volume very high , so if I'm driving fast or there's a lot of road noise, you can't hear the music..." Read more

"... Sound quality on both ends is great ...much better than using the phone speakerphone with the phone microphone...." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the speakers. Some mention it connects easily to their two phones, while others say the re-connection is not good, the music through their car always overrides this connection, and there is a bit of uncertainty about connectivity.

"...my LG-Google Nexus 4 (running Android 5.0) is also fantastic: Pairing was a breeze , I was up and running in seconds, and I never get dropped audio..." Read more

"...Pros: Works rather intuitively, it connects and makes calls/receives with ease . Setup took 30 seconds...." Read more

"...It's not quite as good at disconnecting when you leave the car, so it's frequently still connected if you're close by...." Read more

"...2. It automatically connects to my phone when it detects that the car is moving (even if I just open the door and sit down)...." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the speakers. Some mention they're a quality product and well worth it. Others say it's a terrible product that cuts in and out and is a huge waste of money.

"...It’s a very nice product at a reasonable price and it does what it is supposed to do quite well." Read more

"...I did not give this device 5 stars though because of the relatively high price and because I feel that some features are not 100% "on the..." Read more

"...Tour a few weeks ago, it seems like this is still the least expensive bluetooth speakerphone that allows you to initiate your voice commands with a..." Read more

"...The sound comes in and out and becomes almost unusable . Works great if she is at home, work or other, just not when she is driving, too...." Read more

Customers are dissatisfied with the call quality of the speakers. They mention the voice commands aren't perfect, the voice recognition software is a bit wonky, and the dialing is sluggish. They also mention that when you use the sunshade, you cannot talk. The S.Voice software isn're reliable, and hands-free with the device isn’t reliable.

"... Voice commands aren't perfect . Most of the time it work fine, but every so often I will say a name in my phonebook that it can't figure out...." Read more

"...my iPhone 5, is better than what you'd get on AM radio, but not as good as FM radio . It's nowhere as good as a real car radio...." Read more

"...the least expensive bluetooth speakerphone that allows you to initiate your voice commands with a single button press.Pros:-..." Read more

"...1. If you disconnect the announcements it disables all talking features . Commands like ‘answer’ or asking for a status won’t work...." Read more

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• This is a great bluetooth speaker for cars that aren't equipped with one.
• Very long battery life. My conversations are few and brief when I'm driving. The device tells me I have 20 hours worth of talk time before I have to recharge. That's really amazing.
• Strongly recommended to anyone who needs a Bluetooth speakerphone — or who has a dead car stereo.
• Super easy to sync with my phone and use the device.
• This is a great car speakerphone. Pairing could not have been simpler. I did it without looking at the directions, and the Tour found my IPhone quickly.
• Worked only once. Easy to pair with phone.
• Never had a problem since I bought this, and the battery last a long time. I have only had to charge it twice since I got it Dec22, 2014. Its now 1-20-15. Great product to use while driving!!! Perfect!
• It seems very well made and holds a charge a long time and voice quality is excellent.
• The battery last a very long time, but twice it has gone dead with no warning. There is a flashing blue light to tell you the unit is on, irritating at night, and impossible to see during the day.
• Also, pairing was very easy - probably the easiest I've experienced with all the various Bluetooth products I've used.
• It's large & clips nicely on my visor. Right above where I speak.
• The metal clip for the sun-visor needs to be re-designed, it is too big, I think, and much too stiff. It makes deep marks in my sun-visor's upholstry. Other than the clip it is prefect.
• A little bigger than expected, but it has to be that size to fit the speaker and buttons that aren't too small to press.
• Very good quality for the price. Considering the size, the sound is very good.
• Product size is great, sound is awesome. I will buy one for myself.
• Though the Jabra unit is small in overall size, it does get fairly loud and the call quality is okay.
• I bought one for wife as well, and what was important was the slim size/profile, as one really should not leave anything in a car these days.
• Great little device. Based on the cost and size the mic and speaker quality are excellent.
• The speaker quality is pretty good given its size. I was little worried about its size and how it would ride on our van's visor (10 years old and a bit loose). But no issues there either. You hardly notice it's there.
• Sound quality is tinny and terrible. You'd think they could have used a decent speaker for the size of the device.
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• My favorite feature: It wakes up from sleep mode automatically when I enter the car. No need to switch the device on or off or re-synch every time you get in the car. It's as close to a factory feature in my car as I can imagine.
• The location services feature has an option to scan for bluetooth devices to aid in determining location.
• My favorite feature is the auto-off and motion sensitive auto-on. That means that I basically don't need to touch the TOUR, or even remember it's there, when I enter or exit the car.
• If you disconnect the announcements it disables all talking features. Commands like ‘answer’ or asking for a status won’t work. You’ve effectively told it not to talk any more. iPhone’s Siri or Android commands will still work though.
• Voice recognition works well - except when trying to call wife at work... hmmm.
• The unit is said to give a "voice" warning of low battery, but I've never hear it. (Could be it warned me when the truck was parked and I'd left the unit on.)
• Does what i need it to do not impressed with features and directions.
• One the plus side, the voice quality, mike sensitivity and noise filtering are good.
• The spoken "connected" feature eliminates any wondering about if the connection was established. The hang up feature, press the speaker once, is simplicity itself.
• Only time I had it working the volume level was kind of weak. Person I spoke with said reception on his end was good.

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• Page 1 Jabra TOUR USER MANUAL...

Page 2: Table Of Contents

Page 3: welcome, page 4: product view.

• Page 5 Connect the usB cable with car charger attachment to the Jabra tour and the car lighter socket in your vehicle . PC charging Connect the Jabra tour to any available usB slot on your pC, using the usB cable . Jabra TOUr...

Page 6: Turning On

Page 7: pairing, page 8: features.

• Page 9 (e .g . siri) mute/un-mute tap the Mute button microphone using With tWO MObiLE phOnEs the Jabra tour can accept and handle calls from two mobile phones simultaneously . tap the Answer/end end current call and answer incoming call button...
• Page 10 MusiC Or gps You can play music or hear Gps though the Jabra tour . music or Gps played on your connected mobile phone will automatically transfer to the Jabra tour . CaLLEr id When there is an incoming call the Jabra tour will access the phone book from your mobile phone, and announce the name of the caller .

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Page 12: turn off voice guidance, page 13: what the lights mean, page 14: support, page 15: need more help.

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Jabra Tour Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone – Noise Cancelling Hands-Free Microphone and Speaker for Calls, Music Streaming and GPS – Black

About this item.

• Crystal clear calls: Noise-cancelling technology ensures understandable conversations and music listening for your car – The powerful 3-watt speaker delivers great sound
• Voice guidance and control: Keep your hands on the wheel and simply use your voice to make and take calls – Wireless streaming of music, GPS directions and podcasts
• Simple usage: Clip to the sun visor in your vehicle for best voice clarity – Built-in motion sensors detect when you are in your car and will automatically switch on and off
• Long battery life: Get up to 20 hours of talk time and 60 days of standby
• Scope of delivery: Jabra Tour Bluetooth in-car speakerphone, in-car charger, USB charging cable – Weight: 135 g – Colour: Black
• Product comes with a 1-year warranty

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Drive safe. Sound great

Enjoy clear calls with HD microphone. Stream GPS directions, music, and podcasts. Speak to it to answer and make calls. Get spoken setup instructions and battery status.

Mute on/off

The mute button cuts off the microphone on your speakerphone. This means that you can still hear the caller but they cannot hear you.

Voice commands

Voice Guidance talks you through the setup and operation.

Noise-cancelling technology

Noise-cancelling technology ensures understandable calls.Your every word will come through clearly thanks to the HD Voice microphone. Whether you’re on a call or listening to music.

More than just calls

When you’re not in a call, use the Jabra Tour to stream music, GPS directions, or podcasts.

Auto on/off

When you get in your car, Jabra Tour automatically turns on using its built-in motion sensor. Likewise, it will turn off by itself after you park and leave your car.

Noise-cancelling

Crystal clear calls.

Get calls without the annoying “speakerphone” sound, whether you’re on a call or listening to music.

Verbal instructions

Voice guidance.

Keep your hands on the wheel and simply use your voice to make and take calls.

Stream music

20 hours of talk time

Long battery life.

With up to 20 hours of talk time and 60 days standby, Jabra Tour is ready for long road trips.

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Product details.

• Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
• Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.27 x 10.23 x 3.26 cm; 50 g
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 12 Dec. 2012
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Jabra
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AMXAIDE
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 100-44000000-60
• Guaranteed software updates until ‏ : ‎ unknown

Important information

Energy efficiency class, energy consumption.

0 Kilowatt Hours Per Year per year, based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used.

Visible screen diagonal

1" / 3 cm

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Customers like the speakers for their ease of use and connectivity. They mention they work well as a hands-free kit, and the FM feature works well. Customers are also happy with the battery life. However, some customers differ on the sound quality, voice recognition, and build quality.

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Customers like the product. They mention it works well, has clear sound, and is stable. They also say it works as a hands-free kit, has a motion sensor, and the FM feature works well.

"...The Jabra was easy to set up, pair with my iPhone 7 Plus and works perfectly . It clips neatly to the sun visor...." Read more

"...That being said the sound quality and volume is excellent, the FM function very good , the motion activated on / off when you leave and enter the..." Read more

"...Overall a good piece of kit , but don't expect great things from the voice activation. Plan ahead and it should do the trick...." Read more

"...Voice recognition is a struggle. The functionality of the Jabra works well , but the ability of the unit to distinguish between some names is limited..." Read more

Customers find the speakers easy to use. They mention they're simple to pair with their phones, and the voice instructions assist them through setup. Customers also appreciate the additional features without any hassle.

"...The Jabra was easy to set up , pair with my iPhone 7 Plus and works perfectly. It clips neatly to the sun visor...." Read more

"...and the buttons on the Jabra are easy to reach and you can control what you need to do just with a simple touch...." Read more

"... Simple to pair with my phone 2) Sound quality is pretty good for such a small unit and plenty loud enough..." Read more

"...Bluetooth functionality is excellent - very simple to use and the connection and reconnection works well.The Not so Good...." Read more

Customers like the connectivity of the product. They mention it connects automatically when they get in the car, is easy to use, and connects to two mobile phones. They also appreciate the ability to connect the speech through their in-car speakers. Pairing with their Samsung phone was excellent, and picking up a call is really easy using the voice recognition.

"...moment you unlock the car, whether the door or the boot, the unit wakes up quickly and pairs with the phone...." Read more

"...The unit automatically disconnects from your phone after a short time when there is no movement in the car, i.e when you take your phone out of the..." Read more

"...The final straw being it's ability to independently disconnect and enter pairing mode !..." Read more

"...The voice activation is built into the unit , but you're only opening up a gateway to your phone's voice activation..." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the speakers. They mention it auto turns off so it doesn't kill the battery.

"...The battery lasts a reasonable time and can be charged quickly in the car in the usual way...." Read more

"... Battery performance is superb .Bluetooth functionality is excellent - very simple to use and the connection and reconnection works well...." Read more

"...It also holds a very long charge and will tell you that the battery is getting low...." Read more

"...The sound and mic are extreamly clear. the battery life is very long and we have used this for 2 weeks and it started with 14 hours and still has 10..." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention it's excellent, while others say it'll serve its purpose.

"...I often listen to audible books on it and everything is crystal clear . It can even transmit the sound to the car's speakers via the FM radio...." Read more

"...Now been using this for a few months and for a HGV no good too noisy in the truck .the one the wife has is still good but sometimes it's as if she is..." Read more

"...Both have really great sound and although the car radio is in stereo sound, the Jabra unit also has a great sound from the 3 small speakers inside...." Read more

"...That being said the sound quality and volume is excellent , the FM function very good, the motion activated on / off when you leave and enter the..." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the voice recognition of the speakers. Some mention the speech both ways is very clear, while others say the voice commands are not always recognized.

"...behaviour was completely random, with a unknown and curiously amusing response to voice commands (accent obviously dependent)...." Read more

"...The in-built voice activation is useless , unless you can mimik a high pitched American accent and there are no other..." Read more

"...The unit is well made, looks very smart and aside from the voice recognition works well ." Read more

"... Voice dialing was impossible but then from reading reviews I noted you need to upgrade the English firmware, no biggy so we'll go for it...." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the speakers. Some mention they're well worth the price, while others say they've been a waste of time and not worth the money.

"...this is by far the best and reasonably priced product I have come across." Read more

"...In my experience this again is completely useless ...." Read more

"...in conjunction with the Freeway actually makes the device worth the discounted price and surprisingly very usable...." Read more

"...Overall a very good buy and the usual excellent service from Amazon..." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the speakers. Some mention they're well-made and sturdy, while others say they've had poor quality for music and phone calls.

"Like other reviewers have said, a great concept that's been poorly executed . If I had paid the full price I would probably not have persevered...." Read more

"...The wire clip which clamps it to the visor appears sturdy and robust6) The matt black colour means you don't get any reflections...." Read more

"...I believe the reason for the poor call quality is that it uses a narrowband frequency range...." Read more

"...Overall, i like the Jabra. The unit is well made , looks very smart and aside from the voice recognition works well." Read more

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JBL Tour Pro 2 review: the screen-toting case is fun, but the sound is just fine

With a touchscreen case and lots of settings these buds are fun to use but not fantastic.

TechRadar Verdict

The JBL Tour Pro 2's touchscreen is a winner. We enjoyed using it and so will most of your train carriage. There are lots of settings on offer here and the JBL app is fun to use. We thought ANC was pretty good and enjoyed listening to them, but they don't feel worth the price tag and some genres definitely sound better than others.

Touchscreen case is great

Various fit tests/EQ profiles add value

Good battery life

Sound could be better for the price

ANC is average

Rivals offer more

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Jbl tour pro 2: two-minute review.

JBL is famed for its rock-solid audio products, the kind of shiny but affordable gems which reveal themselves as diamonds in the rough more often than not and almost always, always sound excellent for the money. So what happens when the company veers off its successfully navigated low-cost path to go all-in on a flagship set of all-guns-blazing, active noise-cancelling, uniquely screen-toting earbuds? Is our best noise-cancelling earbuds guide about to welcome a new arrival? 

The JBL Tour Pro 2 sit above (way above) the brand’s other earbuds – including the splendid JBL Live Pro 2 – which feature possibly the best active noise cancellation at the level I've ever experienced. But the huge upgrades are easy to see from the off; there's a whacking great color touch-screen on the front of the case for starters. 

This, dear reader, is a thing of beauty. It is delightful. It's fun, it lets you accept calls with ease (how many times have we tried our best to touch the correct earpiece in the right way, succeeding only in hanging up on our friendly caller?) and it provides simple, scrollable access to ANC profiles, alarms, spatial audio and other perks. During daily use, we find ourselves playing with EQ profiles and useful extras which might have seemed unworthy of the hassle had they been squirrelled away in an app, requiring our phone. Then again, the screen did lose its sparkle, so to speak, after a few days.

Because of said screen, we worried that the battery-life might be a little on the anaemic side. Not so – the total claim of up to 50 hours of playtime (or 30 hours with ANC activated) and a very good 10 in just the buds themselves before they need charging stood up to scrutiny. Fast charge means 10 minutes plugged in will get you five hours of playtime too, which is a smart trick. 

So off they go to our best true wireless earbuds guide then? We love the design; we love all of the sound tests and special customizations – including Personi-fi, which is one of the most thorough audio tests within a set of earbuds we've taken to date. We also think the JBL Tour Pro 2 sound good and ANC works well. But that's it. We didn't find the sound stellar, and we wouldn't rate the ANC as fantastic. 

Listening to music with the JBL Tour Pro 2 is a pleasant experience for the most part. Instrumental music, jazz, easy listening and soulful tracks sounded smooth. But bassy tracks, rock music and even some vocals didn't sit well with us. Vocals, at times, were a little tinny – especially with the built-in EQ profiles, which we didn't enjoy using – and it was hard to pick out the detail in powerful instrumental tracks, making for a muddy listen at times. 

To us it feels a little like JBL nailed it with the JBL Live Pro 2 and tried to go all out with the Tour Pro 2 – slapping a screen on the case, bumping up the specs, improving the sound – when really they're excellent buds and at times it feels like the Tour Pro 2 are a little overcooked somehow.

Don't get us wrong here, the JBL Tour Pro 2 are good. In fact, if you don't have many top-performing buds to compare them to like we do, you might find them great. But are they premium price tag, top-of-the-range great? We're not sure.  

JBL Tour Pro 2: price and release date

• Launched January 2023
• Coming to the US in Spring 2023
• Cost $249.95 / £220 / AU$350 

The JBL Tour Pro 2 launched in January 2023 in most regions and will be coming to the US in Spring 2023. The buds cost $249.95 / £220 / AU$350 in either champagne or black finishes. 

This price puts them slap bang into competition with the likes of Apple's AirPods Pro 2 ($249 / £249 / AU$399) and the Bose QuietComfort 2 ($299 / £279 / AU$429), some of the best true wireless earbuds you can buy today, a category in which the Sony WF-1000XM4 Wireless Earbuds also feature among the best, at $279.99 / £250 / AU$449.95 – although this particular set of earbuds is now available for quite a bit less than the original MSRP. 

In case it needs to be mentioned, this pricing puts the JBL Tour Pro 2 out of contention for our best budget earbuds buying guide, where the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Plus , Beats Studio Buds and Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 rule the roost (although they aren't as fully featured of course). 

For this money – and toting the smart screen no other audio outfit has offered to date – the JBL Tour Pro 2 are on to a winner, provided the sound is up to snuff. 

JBL Tour Pro 2: features

• Excellent app adds scope to tailor the case
• Sound and fit tests add value
• ANC efficacy is easily beaten by AirPods Pro

You can customize the sound by telling the buds which sonic profile sounds best to you, in the Personi-fi 2.0 software. It starts out with an environment noise check (you need to be in a relatively quiet spot), then a wearing status check (you need to have a good seal betwixt ear canal and earbud). It then plays you nine chirpy sounds per ear, and you remove your finger when the sound is imperceptible. We take this test twice, and receive a different pictorial result each time. That said, the second time, the sound augmentation did feel more to our liking. 

However, other members of the team weren't as impressed and there was no discernible difference in the audio sample that plays after the test, no matter how many times they tried.

Still, we're not done. The Ear Canal Test (which must be done in a noisy environment) plays another music clip. After it, you can relax as the hybrid True Adaptive ANC does the rest. We note a slight hiss after completion, but toggling 'Leakage Compensation' and 'Ear Canal Compensation' within the 'Customize ANC' tab largely nixes it. We sit under an office heater at work and find it is quashed by the Tour Pro 2 ANC, but certain low-level sounds (cars passing outside, heeled footsteps on concrete) do creep in. Switch to the Apple AirPods Pro 2 and it's a different story – the bottom drops out of the room. With the Tour Pro 2, low-level sounds are diminished, but still, we can hear some extraneous background noise. 

The six-mic setup does promote crystal-clear audio during our tests – and the advanced built-in voice recognition can react to your voice, pause music and enable Ambient Aware, then resume the tunes once your conversation is over. This is really good, (it can be set to low, mid or high, depending on how loudly you and your colleagues speak) and we also find call-handling a breeze. But those are just two of a slew of perks, including an EQ tab with five different presets (or create your own), Spatial Sound profiles for music, movies or games, 'smart' audio and video modes, SilentNow (which aims to create a no-music silent bubble by turning on ANC but disconnecting Bluetooth – ideal for naps, because it can be set on a timer with an alarm at the end), Personal Sound Amplification (which can amplify situational sound from your surroundings – and between each ear) adding a volume limit and a Find My Buds feature, if one goes missing. All of this, and we've yet to talk about the features afforded by the case… All in good time. 

Before that, the buds: they feature a capacitive touch panel at the very top of the stem. You can switch noise cancelling on and off with a tap on the left stem, double tap for TalkThru and tap and hold to trigger Siri. All of these are customizable – at least to a point. You can’t decide which gestures do what, but you can select which gets priority on each bud. If you want on-ear volume control (which most of us do) you have to sacrifice either ambient sound control or playback options, which is a shame – but a relatively small gripe. 

We need to stress that the case helps in a big way, but we do think this experience could be subjective. The screen built into it never fails to acquiesce to our taps first time, quickly becoming a joy and a pleasure we wonder how we ever lived without. For example, we find ourselves scrolling straight to the volume tile (you swipe across) to alter volume rather than even attempt to use the buds. It's a brilliant addition – and within the JBL Headphones app, you can alter the screen brightness, choose one of five screensavers, toggle on message notifications and select which of seven further feature shortcuts you'd like to have access to on-screen. We toggle off SilentNow, since it's a feature we'll rarely use (we don't get to sleep on the job!) but for some that may be a priority. It's also very handy that notifications appear on this screen too – it really is like a smartwatch on your charging case – like calls and messages. 

Although we were excited by the case – and do think it could be game-changing for some – it's worth mentioning we did use it less and less once the novelty had worn off. If you find yourself forever opening apps that control your earbuds or headphones, it'll make a big difference. If you don't need to tweak settings much, it may be more of a gimmick.

• Features score: 4.5/5

JBL Tour Pro 2: sound quality

• Easy-listening, jazz and instrumental genres sound good
• Not for those who prioritize detail and dynamic breadth
• Doesn't have the punch or power we were expecting

These buds sound good, they really do. But they're not fantastic and that's what we expected with their price tag. Having said that, with lots of settings we did find a sound we enjoyed and think they definitely suit some genres more than others. 

We experimented with the different EQ profiles on offer and settled on leaving these off in favor of Harman's revered curve (the company's own heavily researched target sound signature, said to produce the best sound quality that most listeners prefer). That's because we found the EQ sound profiles to be a bit of a disappointment, especially vocals which were tinny and studio, which sounded far away. We didn't notice much of a difference in the others. 

We most enjoyed the JBL Tour Pro 2 for easy listening and soulful tracks. Proxima Parada's Musta Been a Ghost was smooth and the balance felt perfect here. The same can be said for instrumental and ambient music, like Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury's score for Devs. We like to listen to that while working and it provided an enjoyable soundtrack to our day. Having said that, instrumental music only sounded good to a point. Hildur Guðnadóttir's Joker soundtrack lacked the detail and the power we're used to from other buds. We had just been using the LG Tone Free T90Q buds so compared the two and the LGs felt more expansive, more powerful and enjoyable to listen with.

It's worth mentioning that spoken word sounded great and, strangely enough, the not-totally-perfect-but-fine ANC coupled with this fact made these good buds to wear outside if you like walking and listening to audiobooks and podcasts. We don't like feeling completely isolated from the world when we're listening on-the-move, so these did seem like the best of both worlds.

Tracks with more bass or rock music didn't sound as rich or powerful as we'd have liked. For example the 2023 Remaster of Iggy & The Stooges' Search and Destroy was a little muddied and we couldn't differentiate between instruments and vocals as much as we'd have liked, meaning there was an overall flat effect. Likewise, the Dead Weather's Treat Me Like Your Mother lacked detail, resulting in a muddied listen that wasn't altogether pleasant. 

Wondering if this was just something to do with rock music than the buds themselves, we listened to BANKS' Waiting Game and found the vocals more tinny than we expected – that's usually such a smooth listen – and the bass was powerful, but it had a fuzzy-sounding effect. Look, all of these examples sounded objectively fine, but we're used to trialling a pair of new earbuds at this level and being blown away by the new things we discover from our favorite tracks, that didn't happen here. Instead, we were underwhelmed.  

If you want buds for music while you're working or podcasts, we like these. If you're after audiophile quality or like powerful tracks – whether that's classical or rock – we think you might be disappointed here.

• Sound quality score: 3.5/5

JBL Tour Pro 2: design

• Smart case is really fun to use
• Battery life is surprisingly good 
• Some will struggle to achieve a seal

As with Apple's AirPods range, the Honor Earbuds 3 Pro , Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 and Nothing Ear (1) to name just a few, the JBL Tour Pro 2 sport little stems. Despite thinking that the driver housings look a little on the bulky side at first glance, some of the team with smaller ears downsize once and find the earpieces fit well very little fiddling. That said, those with larger ears may struggle – only three ear tips are provided, and one of the team couldn't achieve a seal good enough to pass any of the fit tests (more on these in a moment) even with the largest set, despite several minutes of adjusting them. At this level, a few more ear tip size options – and in different materials – is desirable. 

JBL has added its own more angular, look-at-me take on the AirPods' ice-white, no-sharp-edges design though. Here, there are lips and notches in various materials and finishes, including the rubberised driver housings, matte top plate and mirror-finish accents on the stems. There's even a little 'TOUR' embellishment written on the circumference of each bud, as well as JBL's branding on the tails. These are every inch JBL's top-tier offering and the design choices reflect that. 

Let's bypass the touchscreen for a second. The underside of the case hasn't been forgotten. This has a rubberized portion which adds traction and means you won't inadvertently swipe it off your desk – a small detail, but the gestural among us will love it. 

The 10mm dynamic drivers represent a significant leap up from the 6.8mm drivers found in the JBL Tour Pro+, and they're listed as Bluetooth 5.3 LE audio-compatible, too. So, it seems a shame that no higher-resolutions codecs are supported – no LDAC, no aptX (standard, HD, Low Latency or otherwise). 

With up to 50 hours of playtime (or 30 hours with ANC activated) and a very good 10 in just the buds themselves before they need charging, they also trounce most of the competition at the level for stamina. For comparison, the Sony XM4s have 8 hours in each bud, but only 16 in the case, and the latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 offer 6 hours in the buds and a further 30 hours in the case. Fast charge means 10 minutes plugged in will get you five hours of playtime too, but the case can also charge wirelessly. 

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have an IPX5 water and dust-proof rating. Interestingly, the case itself has a rating of IPX2 (just make sure you close it). So the whole package is splash-proof, but not waterproof. Many earbuds at the level offer at least an IPX4 certification (which means they'll survive a sweaty gym session) but certain options go much further. The Jabra Elite 7 Active carry an IP57 rating, which means they're dustproof and can be submerged in water at up to one meter in depth, for up to 30 minutes, and survive.

There’s a feature in the JBL Headphones app called 'Check My Best Fit', which plays a short clip of music to ensure you’ve got a good seal in each ear. It's no slouch either, telling us to alter the bud in our troublesomely-shaped right ear until we're good to go. We pass this test, but some of the team fail time and time again. To speak plainly, this is why we removed a star from the design score – if they don't fit, it's impossible to get the best sound from them. And that's not the end of the story when it comes to aural tests! We'll get to grips with further features below. 

• Design score: 4/5

JBL Tour Pro 2: value

• The screen is currently unique – and thus, hard to quantify
• Myriad extra fit and hearing tests 
• Audio and ANC can be beaten at the level

We don't hate these buds, far from it. If you want that case, you can't currently buy anything like it from anyone else. It's almost akin to adding a smartwatch to the front of an earbuds case. And if you're wondering whether it's fun to use, it is. We really enjoy the unique feature but know this is bound to be a matter of personal taste. The novelty did wear off after a few days. 

Despite some of our issues, the JBL Tour Pro 2 also sound good and we're always singing the praises of JBL's plethora of settings within its user-friendly app. But for us it's a question of value. Are they worth the premium price tag? Unless you're completely swayed by the screen, we think you can find a better sound and fit elsewhere.

Even noise cancellation, which we enjoyed, can be bested. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 , Sony WF-1000XM4 and AirPods Pro 2 outshine the JBL Tour Pro with relative ease – and although those first two options are priced close-to and a little more than the JBL proposition, the Sonys are now quite a bit cheaper.

• Value score: 3/5

JBL Tour Pro 2: should you buy them?

Buy them if….

You want that look-at-me smart screen Rarely have we looked at an earbuds case and been so wowed. You'll love pulling it out of your pocket and amazing your friends. 

You care about calls, especially when commuting The fact that you can just tap the touchscreen on the case to accept phone calls saves a lot of effort (and stress), especially when your phone's in your bag and you struggle with on-ear touch controls. 

You like a whole host of customizations If you like to know for certain whether your buds fit correctly and the hearing tests sound interesting (they certainly are) the JBL Tour Pro 2 remain a compelling option.

Don't buy them if…

You want the best sound money can buy JBL's top-tier buds will not satisfy the audiophile. Want the best sound quality possible for this money? You will find better performances from Apple and Sony (see below for this).

You don’t like a "toothbrush head" design Many wireless earbuds have a stem these days, (thanks to Apple's ubiquitous AirPods) but plenty don’t, so shop around if you want a more rounded or teardrop-shaped style.

You want the ultimate ANC experience The ANC here is acceptable, but look to the AirPods Pro 2 or the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 if you want the best noise-nixing earbuds on the market.

If our JBL Tour Pro 2 review has you considering other, non screen-toting true wireless earbuds, then take a look at these three alternatives.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Own an iPhone? Want the best ANC experience from a set of earbuds? Look to the AirPods Pro 2 – their H1 chip allows you to seamlessly pair them with other Apple devices and the difference in terms of 'blank canvas' active noise nixing is quite startling. 

Sony WF-1000XM4 The Sony XM4s are at the top of our best earbuds list for a reason. Sound performance and noise cancelling here is excellent, as is call quality. And although their launch price was high, they're now available for far less than the JBL Tour Pro 2. 

Bose QuietComfort 2 The master of noise-cancellation tech is back on top here, taking the competition right to Sony – and these second-gen. buds sound even better than before. Battery life is nothing to write home about (at only six hours from the buds) but still, for similar money to the JBL Tour Pro 2, these are arguably the best noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds around right now. 

Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW If you don’t have top-tier JBL kind of money, consider the minimal, cubist look of these Audio-Technica buds that deliver great sound. Unfortunately, there’s no ANC (or screen), but the price is fantastic at only $79/£79/AU$129…

• First reviewed: December 2022
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Becky became Audio Editor at TechRadar in 2024, but joined the team in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things hi-fi. Before this, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance starts with a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage. When not writing, she can still be found throwing shapes in a dance studio, these days with varying degrees of success.  

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