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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or regular video sessions, the JBL Quantum 100 with its built-in microphone and emphasis on spatial sound may suit you, especially if you are on a tighter budget. While the Sennheiser 560S, prized for its high-fidelity sound, offers an excellent listening experience for music enthusiasts, it comes with a higher price tag. Note that while the Sennheiser 560S is well-regarded for its music quality, it lacks a microphone, which might be a drawback for online communication. Consider your primary use—immersive music listening or versatile use with gaming and calls—alongside your budget when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.0
9.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the JBL Quantum 100 is good.
Gaming
8.5
6.9
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5
8.1
The Sennheiser 560S is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
7.1
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Quantum 100 is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The JBL Quantum 100 and Sennheiser 560S are both poor for noise reduction, though the JBL Quantum 100 is somewhat better.
Cost
$40
$180
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $40 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
The Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.5
5.1
The JBL Quantum 100 and Sennheiser 560S are both poor for phone calls.
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How the JBL Quantum 100 and the Sennheiser 560S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Quantum 100 | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$40 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 244.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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