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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 are much more expensive than JBL Quantum 100 and offer significant advantages like superior noise cancellation, making them ideal for travel or noisy environments. They also feature better overall sound quality, comfort, and build which justifies the higher price for an immersive audio experience. However, if budget is a major concern and you're looking for something primarily for gaming with a dedicated microphone, the JBL Quantum 100 may suit your needs for a lower cost. Keep in mind the JBL's do not have noise cancellation and may not match up in terms of sound fidelity and build quality offered by the Bose. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class 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
Music
6.4
7.0
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
8.5
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.3
4.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
7.1
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
10.0
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is best in class for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
22.5 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has 22.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$260
$20
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has a price of $260 and the JBL Quantum 100 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort 45 | JBL Quantum 100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | May 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 22.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 10/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235.8 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort 45
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What HiFi? | November 2022
"If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, the Bose QC 45 has the edge over most of the competition at the price."
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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