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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Quantum 100 is a budget-friendly option and significantly less expensive than the Soundcore Life P3, providing an over-ear headphone experience favored for gaming and longer sessions of music listening due to its immersive soundstage. If budget is a major concern and you're focused on gaming or long listening periods at home, the JBL may suit you; however, if you need flexibility for active use and noise isolation, consider investing in the Soundcore. 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 Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.0
5.7
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
8.5
5.1
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5
5.9
The Soundcore Life P3 and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Soundcore Life P3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.1
5.5
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 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 Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$50
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $20 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $50.
Build Quality
6.5
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 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 Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the JBL Quantum 100 and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Quantum 100 | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 35 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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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."
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Alex Bracetti | July 2021
"Anker continues its trend of stealth releases, recently dropping the Soundcore Life P3 out of nowhere. This product essentially replaces the disappointing Life A2 NC as the brand’s flagship ANC model under $100. It comes with bassy audio and enough features to give even the best noise-cancelling earbuds pause."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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