Bose’s latest QuietComfort headphones are still the clear leaders, but a raft of rivals, from Sony’s WH-1000XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) to the Sonos Ace (8/10, WIRED Recommends), provide similarly excellent performance and distinctive functionality. Count JBL’s new Tour One M3 headphones among that group, providing powerful sonic solitude in a loaded package that’s all JBL. Photograph: Ryan WaniataThere aren’t many features these unassuming headphones lack, which is a good thing considering the price. The most notable new addition is a tagalong transmitter that mimics the touchscreen cases in JBL earbuds like the Tour Pro 3. Just where you find Auracast-ready devices outside JBL is a fair question, given that JBL is among the first and most fervent adopters.