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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Quantum 100 headphones, being significantly less expensive, are a budget-friendly option for predominantly indoor use with a good performance in gaming sound. They have a boom mic, which typically offers clear communication, but due to being wired and over-ear, they lack the portability and versatility of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds. The Razers, on the other hand, provide greater convenience for exercise, travel, and general use due to their wireless design and compact size, along with a better overall sound quality and active noise canceling. If your focus is on versatility and outdoor activity, Razers would be a better fit, but for primarily at-home gaming and where budget is a primary concern, the JBL Quantum 100 would suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- Good for music
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5
5.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.1
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for TV and video, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$116
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $20 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $116.
Build Quality
6.5
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
6.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Quantum 100 to be good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JBL Quantum 100 are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.5
5.4
The JBL Quantum 100 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Quantum 100 | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $116 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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CNN Underscored
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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The Verge
Chris Welch | August 2019
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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