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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
Music
6.2
7.0
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for music, while the JBL 510BT is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.5
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
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
7.1
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Battery
38.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$30
$40
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the JBL Quantum 100 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.5
The JBL Quantum 100 and JBL 510BT are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.3
The JBL 510BT and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
6.5
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
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL 510BT | JBL Quantum 100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | May 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 38 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158.7 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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