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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're seeking a premium listening experience with the convenience of wireless earbuds and appreciate high-quality sound and build, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX could be worth the investment. They offer excellent overall sound, active noise canceling, and are sweatproof, making them versatile for daily use, travel, and exercising. However, they're pricier and may not be the best for calls or gaming due to latency despite having low latency codecs. On the other hand, the JBL Quantum 100 headphones are more budget-friendly and, while they lack wireless capabilities and active noise canceling, they excel in mic quality and are well-suited for gaming and TV due to their over-ear design and low latency when wired. They aren't as portable or suitable for physical activity, and their sound quality isn't on par with the Bang & Olufsen. Ultimately, your choice should reflect the importance you place on portability, use case, and sound quality versus price and specific features like active noise canceling and microphone clarity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- The JBL Quantum 100 has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Quantum 100 is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
4.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
7.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Quantum 100 is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$399
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the JBL Quantum 100 costs $40.
Build Quality
10.0
6.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.5
The JBL Quantum 100 and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the JBL Quantum 100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | JBL Quantum 100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 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 | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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