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Updated April 10, 2024·
If saving money is your priority and you need headphones mainly for gaming or watching TV, the JBL Quantum 100 would be a suitable choice with very good gaming and mic quality as well as a boom mic for clear communication. However, if you're looking for top-notch sound in music, calls, and video, with additional features like active noise cancelling, sweatproof construction, wireless capability with both AAC and AptX Adaptive codecs, and the latest Neurable AI technology for optimizing daily activities, then the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro may justify its higher price. The MW75-Neuro also offers better build quality and comfort, and it's suitable for a wider range of activities, including air travel and exercise, although they are less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
The JBL Quantum 100 has no clear advantages over the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro.
Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
Very good for phone calls
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Very good for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for music, though the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.5/10
9.3/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Quantum 100 is very good.
Phone Calls
5.5/10
8.8/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5/10
9.4/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
7.1/10
9.3/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Quantum 100 is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
8.3/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
32.0 Hours
The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$649
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $20 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
"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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