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Jabra Tour Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:20 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:135 g

Jabra Tour Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

Jabra Tour
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

5.2

Audio

20%

7.4

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Controls

3%

9.6

Design

3%

5.8

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 75%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 79%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Jabra Tour

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

32%

5.2

Audio

20%

7.4

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Controls

3%

9.6

Design

3%

5.8

Smart features

6.2
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
9.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Jabra Tour has a popularity score of 9.5 points, which is higher than 88.9% of products in this category.
9.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Audio output power
3 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
40 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 40 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
20 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
950 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 950 mAh which is smaller than that of 89.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
side; front
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
135 g
This portable speaker weighs 135 g which is lighter than that of 96.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
3.26 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 3.26 cm which is shorter than that of 98.8% of portable speakers.
Width
8.27 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 8.27 cm which is narrower than that of 86.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
3.26 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 3.26 cm which is shallower than that of 96.8% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
Jabra Assist
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
USB
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Jabra Tour vs the average portable speaker

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  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 665 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (135 g vs 800 g).
    135 g vs 800 g
  • 20 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (60 °C vs 40 °C).
    60 °C vs 40 °C
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 2.25x more popular
    Jabra Tour is more popular than the average portable speaker (9.49 vs 4.21).
    9.49 vs 4.21
  • 7.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average portable speaker
    Jabra Tour has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.57 vs 8).
    8.57 vs 8
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 20 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (60 °C vs 40 °C).
    60 °C vs 40 °C
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 665 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (135 g vs 800 g).
    135 g vs 800 g
  • 9.14 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (3.3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    3.26 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 9.83 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8.27 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 5.04 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3.26 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 1,650 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (950 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    950 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 20 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (60 dB vs 80 dB).
    60 dB vs 80 dB
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 20 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (60 dB vs 80 dB).
    60 dB vs 80 dB
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 1,650 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (950 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    950 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Jabra Tour

  • Excellent call clarity and powerful 3-watt speaker volume
  • Extremely long battery life with up to 20 hours of talk time
  • Convenient motion-activated auto on/off power saving feature
  • Reliable voice control commands for completely hands-free calling
  • Smooth multiuse connectivity pairing up to two devices simultaneously
  • Effective background noise cancellation in noisy car cabins
  • Helpful companion application features like a vehicle finder map

What customers don't like about Jabra Tour

  • Poor audio depth and tinny sound profiles when streaming music
  • Inability to adjust or turn down the loud integrated voice prompt volume
  • Occasional delays or missed voice commands causing user confusion
  • Mics struggle with complex tasks under intense highway road noise
  • Device sometimes stays connected if the user hangs around near the parked car

Verdict

The Jabra Tour is a portable, visor-mounted Bluetooth 3.0 in-car speakerphone featuring a powerful 3-watt, 40mm speaker and an omnidirectional HD Voice microphone with 21 dB digital signal noise cancellation. Its main characteristics and advantages include hands-free voice control (compatible with Siri and Google), smart Multiuse pairing for up to two devices simultaneously, a built-in motion sensor for automatic power handling, and exceptional battery life delivering up to 20 hours of talk time or 60 days on standby. However, notable drawbacks include its outdated Bluetooth 3.0 standard, audio quality that sounds thin or tinny when streaming music rather than speech, and occasional struggles with voice command accuracy when interpreting heavy regional accents.

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