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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Quantum 100, being over-ear headphones, typically offer a more immersive experience with a better soundstage, which can be important for gaming. They also have a higher mic quality, which is useful for calls or multiplayer gaming communication. On the other hand, the Moondrop Chu earbuds provide superior overall sound quality and are more portable and lighter, making them a better choice for everyday listening, especially for music or books/podcasts. Neither option supports wireless connectivity or active noise cancellation, but if your priority is sound for music or portability, Moondrop Chu would be the more cost-effective option, whereas JBL Quantum 100 would be more suitable for immersive gaming experiences and scenarios requiring a good quality microphone. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- The JBL Quantum 100 has no clear advantages over the Moondrop Chu.
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.0
7.9
The Moondrop Chu and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for music, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.5
8.0
The JBL Quantum 100 and Moondrop Chu are both very good for gaming, though the JBL Quantum 100 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.5
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5
7.6
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Moondrop Chu is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Moondrop Chu has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.1
7.5
The Moondrop Chu and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for TV and video.
Cost
$20
$18
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $20 and the Moondrop Chu costs $18.
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How the JBL Quantum 100 and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Quantum 100 | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $18 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | In-Line | |
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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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Jasper Lastoria | September 2022
"These budget buds put the pressure on those premium priced in-ear monitors to really justify the cost disparity. Offering excellent sound quality at any price, the Moondrop Chu is both a perfect entry into the audio enthusiast hobby, and an all around good pick for music fans."
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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.
About Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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