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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a major concern, the JBL Quantum 100 is less expensive and provides good gaming performance and mic quality. However, for noise isolation and air travel, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC with active noise cancelling would be superior. The Hesh ANC also offers better overall sound quality, comfort, and wireless convenience, although it has a higher price tag. Neither are optimal for exercise, and they both work well for listening to music or podcasts. The Hesh ANC also has a longer battery life, which is important if you need headphones that last throughout the day without charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
5.6
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5
6.0
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
TV and Video
7.1
5.8
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
23.0 Hours
The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$40
$135
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $40 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Quantum 100 to be good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.5
5.3
The JBL Quantum 100 and Skullcandy Hesh ANC are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Skullcandy Hesh ANC to have good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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How the JBL Quantum 100 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Quantum 100 | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$40 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JBL Quantum 100
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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."
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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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 Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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