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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the JBL Quantum 100 offers a very good gaming experience and an exceptional microphone at a budget price, but they are less suitable for uses such as music listening, calls and meetings, and air travel. The Razer Kraken V3, while more expensive, provides better overall sound quality and build quality, with additional features like virtual surround for immersive gaming and video experiences. Neither are ideal for exercise or portable use, and if active noise cancelling or wireless features are important to you, you might want to consider other options, as both of these models lack those features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- The Razer Kraken V3 has no clear advantages over the JBL Quantum 100.
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
7.3
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Cost
$23
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $23 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $100.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for music.
Phone Calls
5.5
5.0
The JBL Quantum 100 and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5
4.7
The Razer Kraken V3 and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.1
7.0
The JBL Quantum 100 and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for TV and video.
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How the JBL Quantum 100 and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Quantum 100 | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4/10 | 4.1/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Sam Smart | November 2022
"This Razer Kraken V3 is a great headset for gamers who want comfort, surround sound, and software customization for a reasonable price. It's primarily a headset for PC gamers since THX Spatial audio is only supported on Windows. If you want something more multifaceted for multiple systems, this won't be an ideal headset for you. Luckily, there are plenty of competent Kraken V3 alternatives available to you."
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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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