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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality audio and plan to use your earbuds primarily for music, the Powerbeats Pro offers better overall sound quality. However, if you're looking for a microphone of high quality for calls or gaming, the JBL Quantum 100 is superior in that area. Additionally, while the Powerbeats Pro offer wireless convenience and are sweatproof, making them better suited for exercise, the JBL Quantum 100’s over-ear design and longer cable may be more comfortable for home use, such as watching TV or gaming due to their higher scores in those categories. Remember, the Powerbeats Pro are the more expensive option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.5
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
4.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
7.1
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
5.3
The JBL Quantum 100 and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the JBL Quantum 100 is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$124
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the JBL Quantum 100 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.8
6.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Quantum 100 to be good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | JBL Quantum 100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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