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Updated April 11, 2024·

The JBL 510BT are wireless on-ear headphones, better suited for casual music listening and air travel with their good build-in controls and decent battery life, but they might not be as comfortable for long periods. The JBL Quantum 100 are wired over-ear headphones with excellent mic quality, making them more suitable for gaming and TV where mic performance and sound isolation is important. They do not offer wireless convenience. Neither pair excel in exercise or noise isolation, so if those are priorities, you may need to consider other options. Both are budget-friendly and offer fair overall sound quality. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
  • Good for air travel
Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
  • Good for music
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

6.2
510BT
Quantum 100
7.0
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for music, while the JBL 510BT is only fair.

Gaming

5.4
510BT
Quantum 100
8.5
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.6
510BT
Quantum 100
4.5
The JBL 510BT and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL 510BT is somewhat better.

TV and Video

5.5
510BT
Quantum 100
7.1
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

Battery

38.0 Hours
510BT
Quantum 100
N/A
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery.

Cost

$30
510BT
Quantum 100
$20
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The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the JBL Quantum 100 costs $20.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.1
510BT
Quantum 100
5.5
The JBL Quantum 100 and JBL 510BT are both poor for phone calls.

Noise Reduction

5.3
510BT
Quantum 100
5.3
The JBL 510BT and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for noise reduction.

Build Quality

6.5
510BT
Quantum 100
6.5
The JBL 510BT and JBL Quantum 100 both have only fair build quality.

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How the JBL 510BT and the JBL Quantum 100 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL 510BTJBL Quantum 100
JBL 510BTJBL Quantum 100

GENERAL

Price
$30
$20
Brand
JBLJBL
Release Date
February 1, 2021May 1, 2020
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
6.2/107/10
Phone Calls Score
5.2/105.5/10
Gaming Score
5.5/108.6/10
TV and Video Score
5.6/107.2/10
Exercise Score
5.8/104/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
38 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
5.3/105.3/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Mic Quality
7/1010/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
6.5/106.5/10
Comfort score
5.5/106/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
158.7 Grams220 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedBoom
Waterproof Rating
00

Shopping

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SoundGuys

Sam Smart | September 2023
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."

JBL Quantum 100

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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 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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