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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize music and calls quality, wireless convenience, and sweatproof features for exercise, opt for the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7; they offer excellent performance in these areas along with active noise cancelling for better isolation. However, if you're on a tighter budget and want headphones primarily for gaming with the best microphone quality, the JBL Quantum 100, although wired and without noise cancellation, would be a better fit. Keep in mind, Audio Technica provides better overall build quality and advanced codec support, while JBL leans towards affordability and might not be as durable or versatile for non-gaming use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- The JBL Quantum 100 has no clear advantages over the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7.
Key differences
Phone Calls
9.1
5.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
4.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
8.2
7.1
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Quantum 100 is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$20
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The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the JBL Quantum 100 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.3
7.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for music.
Gaming
8.7
8.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and JBL Quantum 100 are both very good for gaming.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the JBL Quantum 100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | JBL Quantum 100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | May 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
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Billy Steele | January 2024
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
JBL Quantum 100
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Wes Davis | July 2023
"I appreciate a functional piece of tech as much as I do gear on the bleeding edge, and the JBL Quantum 100 certainly falls in the former category. The sound is reasonably good, the built-in microphone is surprisingly reliable and it has a thoughtful design for the price. It lacks the convenience of Bluetooth, sure, but sometimes it’s nice not to have to worry about the finicky nature of wireless communication and go with good old hard-wired tech."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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