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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for wireless convenience for exercise or travel, the Jabra Elite 4 with its good battery life, sweatproof and dustproof certification, and active noise cancelling would serve you well. They're optimal for use with both Android and Apple devices and feature app-based customization. However, for gaming or TV use where sound delay is critical, the JBL Quantum 100 would be more appropriate due to its wired connection. Although lacking in wireless capability and noise cancellation, the JBL headset offers superior microphone quality, which makes it suitable for gaming communications. The JBL is also easier on the wallet, but if portability and call quality are your priorities, the Jabra might justify its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good 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
5.4
8.5
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
5.5
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
4.5
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
6.0
7.1
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.3
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$23
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the JBL Quantum 100 costs $23.
Build Quality
9.0
6.5
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Quantum 100 to be good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the JBL Quantum 100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite 4 | JBL Quantum 100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $23 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 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) | 4.6 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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