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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Jabra Elite Active 75t are wireless, highly portable earbuds that offer good noise isolation, sweatproof and dustproof design, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. They are a solid choice for exercise, travel, and listening to books or podcasts due to their secure fit and long battery life, including a charging case. In comparison, the JBL Quantum 100 headphones provide a better immersive gaming experience and higher microphone quality, making them suitable for gamers and call-intensive use. However, they lack wireless capabilities and are not as portable or exercise-friendly as the Jabra earbuds. If you're willing to invest more for versatility and wireless convenience, the Jabra is the way to go, but for a focus on gaming and budget-friendliness, the JBL headphones should be your pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Best in class for exercise
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
Good for music
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.5/10
7.0/10
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
5.0/10
8.5/10
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
4.5/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.3/10
7.1/10
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
5.3/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$163
$20
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$250
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the JBL Quantum 100 costs $20.
Build Quality
9.0/10
6.5/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
"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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