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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the JBL Quantum 100 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70, the Turtle Beach offers a slightly better overall sound quality, which might be more appreciable for music and gaming. However, the JBL has a marginally better microphone, which could be more suitable for voice chats and calls. Both are closed-back, over-ear headphones designed for a budget, so they isolate sound well but might not be the most durable. Finally, the comfort could be a deciding factor; the JBL's are slightly less comfortable than the Turtle Beach. Your preference for sound, microphone quality, or comfort should guide your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- The JBL Quantum 100 has no clear advantages over the Turtle Beach Recon 70.
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.5
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Cost
$20
$40
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $20 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for music.
Gaming
8.5
8.4
The JBL Quantum 100 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.1
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and JBL Quantum 100 are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the JBL Quantum 100 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Quantum 100 | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
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."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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Sound Guys
Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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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.
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