Running Headphones: JBL Tour One Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Review

In the field of headphones, JBL is a well-known brand that specializes in producing and selling wireless headphones. And as a classic model of JBL, Tour One wireless Bluetooth headphones have been attracting attention from many running fans. So how do these headphones perform in terms of experience and various functions? The following are the real reviews of some users for reference.

Product name: JBL Tour One

Price: $128

Rating: 4.5 (out of 5)

Sold by: Amazon.com or Official Website

Review 1: ★★★★★

Delivery and packaging were good. Easy to use controls but takes a little practice. Sound detail is great for a closed-back headphone. NC is good... App works OK to see battery level, etc. I bought on sale. Battery life is great. Very light for long wearing while running but being closed back will get a little hot on the ears and feels some clamping after a while. Make sure to keep the headband as loose as possible without falling off during running.

Review 2: ★★★★☆

Okay, I’ve tried a lot of headphones. This JBL headphones sounds decent and could be better for running. You can get a much better headphone with the same price range. The audio is too low and noise cancellation is not the best. It does feel cheap though. Don’t pay the full price for it. Overall, it’s an alright headphone used for running.

Review 3: ★★★☆☆

As someone who has had multiple ANC headphones, whether they be over-the-ear or in-ear, I found the JBL Tour Ones to be massively overrated. I purchased these headphones because of a friend who suggested them for my running. They told me that the bass was high-quality and that the sound quality was clear and loud for running. They also suggested these, claiming that the ANC was enough for someone to sleep with. Unfortunately, all I can say in the positive sense of these headphones is that the sound is clear and the battery life is long.

Review 4: ★★☆☆☆

Luckily these weren't full price, but I am not satisfied at all with this purchase. the noise cancelling does nothing but make my ears pop while running. The audio quality is good, but the connectivity range suck, and sometimes it will stop playing and I must restart and repair the device... I have to redo the pairing process like twice a day before I run because of this problem. These could definitely be good headphones for running based on the how comfortable they are, but the wireless function sucks, as does the noise cancelling. Not worth the price even on sale.

Review 5: ★★★★☆

These are nice headphones for running. They look stylish and are comfortable. Sound quality is surprisingly good, both for music and calls. The noise cancelling is adequate. It does not block all or even most noise when I am running. Enough to make a difference but nothing to write home about. Battery life is good. The talk through feature would be better if you did not have to manually reset after using. But all in all, these are good headphones.

Review 6: ★★★★☆

The JBL Tour ONE Wireless Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones is a decent quality noise cancelling headphone set for running that is unfortunately put in a fairly cheap feeling housing. I've owned and tested several different brands of wireless headphones and found that while I like the JBL headset, there are many other comparable priced brands that have a sturdier feel, streamlined look, and sound that rivals or is better than the JBL. With that in mind, this is a good headset for running that offers clear rich sound and blocks out ambient noise effectively.

Review 7: ★★★★☆

I got these on sale and it was a good deal for running. The sound quality is on par with $2/300 headphones. I own/owned a bunch of earphones and that is what I mainly use. Air pod, air pod pro, beats pro, the most expensive Sony. Once you’ve experienced the Sony noise cancellation, you will find most other items don’t compare. That’s the only slight drawback. The noise cancellation.

Everything else about the tour one is high quality. Comfort is a major plus. The materials are high quality and the ear and headphone feel are very comfortable for running even wearing hours on end. USB c and case and all the accessories are a plus also. If you are basing the review on strictly sound quality, then your one passes the test. I have no problems with the tour one and use it almost daily for running.

Review 8: ★★★☆☆

To start, the case that comes with these headphones is very nice for running! I was excited to use my new tour ones. The headphones feel very premium, nice cushy memory foam ear pads, and a soft crown cushion. Comes with all the wires you need, charging USB-C cable, 3mm connector and even an airplane jack adaptor.

I downloaded the JBL app, and noticed the headphones were only at 10% battery not important. I tossed them on the charger and started going through setup on the app, piece of cake, also nice to choose and setup your voice assistant, I chose google just because my phone, and watch already are using google assistant but Alexa is there also. The app did only come with 3 preset equalizer options  for running. However, you could adjust manually to suit your needs.

Review 9: ★★★★★

Great sound quality as it is well balanced for running. Great bass. Aesthetics make it look more premium. Could be a little louder but more than meets what is necessary. Noise cancellation is quite great and I was impressed how much it helps during running. Also, you can use noise cancelling while watching a movie on the plane. Definitely not first place but I imagine its second place in noise cancellation compared to the more expensive Sony XM4. Side of the headphones have great sensitivity but do wish it was a little less sensitive. Overall, on a 1-10 scale I'd give it an 8.5. Can't go wrong with this purchase that's for sure. I bought it at half price from the MSRP and like that it is a steal. Can't wait for the second generation.

Review 10: ★☆☆☆☆

I ordered these and once I powered them on when I am running in the gym, they needed to be updated. So, I updated them but then once the update was complete, they would not connect to anything at all. I had to send them back and the shipping that JBL provided took a week to get there. Then apparently the headphones need to go through an inspection which takes 4 business days and then they’ll send a replacement which takes another week. So, from start to finish 18 days. I’ve had $25 headphones with a better first impression and definitely better product support.

From the reviews from users of these headphones, we can judge that most of the users are satisfied with the sound quality of them, but some of them feel that the internal setup of these headphones are not good, and the Bluetooth connection range is very narrow which means that you can't go too far away from your phone or else the headphones will stop playing.

So, you need to think twice if you want to buy these headphones for running. And if you're looking for a pair of headphones to use for sports, I would recommend bone conduction headphones with its own MP3 mode, and the Wissonly Hi Runner is a practical and affordable recommended product.

Reasons for recommendation of Wissonly Hi Runner:

These are the ideal headphones for running. Wissonly bone conduction headphones insist on technology priority. The team is composed of senior experts in bone conduction technology, they have more than 10 years of technical accumulation in the field of bone conduction. This makes Hi Runner known as “the healthiest Bluetooth headphones” by many professionals.

Wissonly Hi Runner bone conduction headphones have a strong battery life, allowing you to listen to music continuously for 10 hours and suitable for long-distance running. It is lightweight, weighing only 28 grams. You can concentrate on running without feeling any weight on your ears if wearing these headphones for running. Plus, the surface of the headphones is made of soft and skin-friendly silicone material, which is very safe and comfortable to wear.

These wireless and ear-hanging bone conduction headphones have a large memory of 32GB, which can store up to 5000 songs at the same time and has very powerful performance. It supports dual playback of Bluetooth mode and MP3 mode, providing convenience for running enthusiasts. If your smartphone has no signal or it is inconvenient to carry it while running outdoors or in gyms, you can use the MP3 mode of the headphones to enjoy music.

These headphones have an IPX8 waterproof rating and good sweatproof performance, so that the headphones will not be damaged by rain or sweat during running. Additionally, its overall frame is made of adjustable aviation-grade titanium steel material, which can fit different head sizes, ensuring a firm fit and not falling off while running. It also can be well matched with sunglasses and sun cap for running.

As the flagship model of Wissonly, the bone conduction headphones have an open-ear design that allows you to hear the surrounding environment while running, making it safer and more hygienic to use. However, the open-ear design also has its shortcomings, as it is easy to hear wind noise while running. However, safety is the most important attention for runners. If you are looking for a pair of practical headphones that can be used for running, you can have a try.