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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for an affordable option primarily for gaming, the JBL Quantum 100 may be suitable as it's tuned for immersive gaming audio and typically comes with a built-in boom microphone for in-game chat. However, if you prioritize high-fidelity sound, long battery life, and comfort for extended listening sessions, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 might be the better choice, though they are more expensive. The Momentum 4 would also offer better noise cancellation for use in noisy environments, making them ideal for traveling or commuting. Keep in mind the intended use, as gaming headsets and high-end music headphones often serve different purposes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
The JBL Quantum 100 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum 4.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
Excellent for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.0/10
7.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for music, though the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Quantum 100 is very good.
Phone Calls
5.5/10
6.8/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5/10
8.2/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
7.1/10
8.9/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Quantum 100 is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
9.1/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
59.0 Hours
The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
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The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $40 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
Build Quality
6.5/10
9.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has excellent 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."
"If you're looking for a slightly more affordable set of ANC headphones in comparison to the Bose or Sony offerings: the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is not a bad way to go. While its ANC is technically behind the other top-tier headphones, its sound quality is ahead of the pack—as is its battery life. Not bad for $350 USD."
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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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