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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you often participate in calls and meetings or listen to music, the Earfun Wave Pro would serve you better due to its excellent mic and overall sound quality. They also have a long battery life, are wireless with a low latency mode, and come with active noise cancelling which is great for air travel and environments with a lot of background noise. However, they are less portable due to their size. On the other hand, if gaming is your priority and you're on a budget, the JBL Quantum 100 offers very good gaming sound quality and an exceptional microphone specifically tailored for clear communication, but it lacks wireless connectivity and noise cancellation. They are less suitable for use during exercise, air travel or in noisy environments due to poor noise isolation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- The JBL Quantum 100 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Key differences
Phone Calls
9.0
5.5
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
4.5
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
7.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Quantum 100 is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$23
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the JBL Quantum 100 costs $23.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.0
The Earfun Wave Pro and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for music.
Gaming
8.7
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro and JBL Quantum 100 are both very good for gaming.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the JBL Quantum 100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | JBL Quantum 100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $23 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | May 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | 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 | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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