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Updated April 11, 2024·

If gaming is your priority, the JBL Quantum 100 headphones offer very good gaming performance with stellar mic quality that'll benefit multiplayer experiences and voice chat. However, Jlab Go Air Sport earbuds are a better fit for exercise, as they're sweatproof, have secure fit accessories, and a more portable design. For travel and noise isolation, neither is particularly strong, but the Jlab earbuds have a longer battery life for extended use. On a budget, Jlab Go Air Sport could save you a little and still offer a very good build and call quality, but if sound fidelity in gaming is crucial and you don't mind being tethered by a cable, lean towards the JBL Quantum 100. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
  • Good for music
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
  • Very good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

7.0
Quantum 100
Go Air Sport
5.6
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.

Gaming

8.5
Quantum 100
Go Air Sport
5.4
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

4.5
Quantum 100
Go Air Sport
5.6
The Jlab Go Air Sport and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.

TV and Video

7.1
Quantum 100
Go Air Sport
5.8
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.

Noise Reduction

5.3
Quantum 100
Go Air Sport
6.0
The Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.

Battery

N/A
Quantum 100
Go Air Sport
8.0 Hours
The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$23
Quantum 100
Go Air Sport
$30
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The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $23 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $30.

Build Quality

6.5
Quantum 100
Go Air Sport
8.0
The Jlab Go Air Sport has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.5
Quantum 100
Go Air Sport
5.2
The JBL Quantum 100 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for phone calls.

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How the JBL Quantum 100 and the Jlab Go Air Sport compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Quantum 100Jlab Go Air Sport
JBL Quantum 100Jlab Go Air Sport

GENERAL

Price
$23
$30
Brand
JBLJlab
Release Date
May 1, 2020January 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7/105.7/10
Phone Calls Score
5.5/105.3/10
Gaming Score
8.6/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
7.2/105.8/10
Exercise Score
4/108.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A8 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.1
Case Battery Life
N/A24

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
5.3/106/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
10/108/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
6.5/108/10
Comfort score
6/107.4/10
Size
N/ALarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
220 Grams6.6 Grams
Microphone style
BoomIntegrated

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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."

Jlab Go Air Sport

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PC Mag

Tim Gideon | April 2022
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."

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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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