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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize budget-friendliness and primarily need headphones for gaming, the JBL Quantum 100 is a robust choice with good sound quality for games. However, for a truly wireless experience with superior audio, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 provides high-quality sound for music and calls, and it also has an effective noise-canceling feature which is ideal for air travel and noisy environments. The Sennheiser comes with extras such as an app for sound customization, is optimized for both Android and Apple devices, and supports wireless charging, which are not available with the JBL model. Keep in mind Sennheiser's higher cost reflects these additional features and functionalities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- The JBL Quantum 100 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Quantum 100 is very good.
Phone Calls
5.5
6.7
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5
8.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
7.1
8.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Quantum 100 is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$40
$180
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $40 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 costs $180.
Build Quality
6.5
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for music.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Quantum 100 | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$40 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 28 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 5.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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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."
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
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Alex Schiffer | May 2022
"With the Momentum True Wireless 3, Sennheiser cements itself yet again as one of the go-to brands for wireless sound quality. It has a fun and engaging sound signature that has great bass and a great stage, accomplishing what only some of the best Bluetooth earphones can, and that’s clarity."
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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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