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Updated April 10, 2024·
Based on your potential needs, if you prioritize wireless convenience and active noise cancelling for travel or noisy environments, the JBL Live 670NC would be a suitable choice despite its higher price. It has very good build quality and controls, better for music and air travel, and has features like app equalizer customization and wireless charging. However, if you're focused on gaming or have a tight budget, the JBL Quantum 100 would be more appropriate, offering exceptional microphone quality and very good gaming performance at a budget-friendly price. But remember, the Quantum 100 lacks wireless capabilities and active noise cancellation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 670NC
- Good for phone calls
- 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 JBL Live 670NC is poor.
Phone Calls
7.4
5.5
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
4.5
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
7.1
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live 670NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
5.3
The JBL Live 670NC is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
65.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live 670NC has a price of $100 and the JBL Quantum 100 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.0
6.5
The JBL Live 670NC has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Quantum 100 to be good for music, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live 670NC | JBL Quantum 100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | 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 | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 65 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 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) | 217 Grams | 220 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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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