The JBL Quantum family expands with the arrival of five new gaming headphones. Whether for console or smartphone gaming, the range offers affordable models with built-in microphones for communicating with your friends. Thanks to Quantum SOUND and Quantum SURROUND technologies, they promise excellent localization of sound events and virtual spatialization.
JBL Quantum gaming headphones
The JBL Quantum range is aimed at gamers, and offers different models to suit their needs, whether on PC, console or smartphone. JBL Quantum headphones are designed to deliver immersive sound, with excellent isolation thanks to the closed design. Suitable for long gaming sessions, they feature memory foam and breathable fabric. The earbuds, meanwhile, feature the Twistlock system, guaranteeing an excellent fit in the ears.
JBL Quantum 100N headphones and JBL Quantum 50N earbuds feature Quantum SOUND technology for a cinematic experience. It enables clear, precise reproduction of gaming environments. The emphasis is on localizing sound events, essential for identifying the source of opponents’ attacks.
To take things a step further, the JBL Quantum 360 Wireless headphones and JBL Quantum 50C earbuds feature Quantum SURROUND technology, which creates a spatialized audio experience. It simulates 360° sound, enveloping the player in a sound bubble. The result is a more immersive gaming experience.
JBL Quantum 360 Wireless
The spearhead of the range, the JBL Quantum 360P Wireless headphones are aimed at gamers on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Mac and PC. Offering dual 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, they can pair with your console and smartphone simultaneously to enjoy in-game sound and communicate with friends. A very useful feature on Nintendo Switch, which doesn’t offer integrated voice chat, but a dedicated mobile app. What’s more, they’re compatible with the PS5’s 3D audio and let you enjoy a connection with minimal latency thanks to the supplied USB dongle. Zoom certified, they’re also the ideal candidate for video calls.
JBL Quantum 100M2
Designed to be compatible with all gaming platforms, the JBL Quantum 100M2 headphones feature a 3.5mm mini-jack connector. This means they can accompany you for your gaming sessions on smartphones, and even on PS5 and Xbox Series thanks to the mini-jack port available on the DualSense and Xbox Controller. PC gamers haven’t been forgotten either, as they’re compatible with the Windows Sonic Spatial technology integrated into Windows 10 and Windows 11. Also equipped with a boom microphone, they are designed for versatile use, enabling clear communication with your teammates.
JBL Quantum 100N
Primarily aimed at Nintendo fans, the JBL Quantum 100N gaming headphones feature the iconic colors of the Nintendo Switch. Equipped with a 3.5mm mini-jack connector, they can also be used on consoles, smartphones, PCs and Macs. They feature Quantum SOUND technology for enhanced immersion and precise localization of sound events. An in-game advantage for finishing Top 1 on Fortnite !
| Model | JBL Quantum 360 Wireless | JBL Quantum 100M2 | JBL Quantum 100N |
| Connectivity | Simultaneous Dual Source wireless 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 connection | 3.5mm mini-jack | 3.5mm mini-jack |
| Sound | JBL Quantum SURROUND, Zoom certified | Windows Sonic Spatial | JBL Quantum SOUND |
| Communications | Microphone on detachable boom | Microphone on detachable boom | Microphone on detachable boom |
| Noise reduction | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Comfort | Fabric-covered headband, removable textured memory foam pads with fabric covering | Plastic-covered headband, removable fabric memory foam pads | Plastic headband, removable PU-covered memory foam pads |
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 20kHz | 20Hz to 20kHz | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Microphone frequency response | 100Hz to 8kHz | 100Hz to 10kHz | 100Hz to 10kHz |
| Price | €99.99 | €39.99 | €39.99 |
JBL Quantum 50N
The JBL Quantum 50N gaming earbuds also target Switch gamers. Like the JBL Quantum 100N, they feature the red and blue colors of Nintendo’s console. They have a built-in microphone, ideal for communications on smartphones or next-generation consoles. They also feature a 3.5mm mini-jack connector compatible with a wide variety of devices, and offer volume control as well as a mute button. They are also equipped with Quantum SOUND technology for improved localization of in-game enemies. What’s more, these earbuds feature Twistlock technology to ensure that they never fall out of your ears, even during your Ring Fit Adventure sessions.
JBL Quantum 50C
The JBL Quantum 50C earbuds offer an enhanced sound experience with a frequency response from 20Hz to 40kHz. They are designed not only for gaming, but also for listening to high-resolution music. Versatile, they feature a 3.5mm mini-jack connector for extended compatibility with all consoles and smartphones. What’s more, a USB-C adapter is included, enabling connection to devices without a mini-jack port. The JBL Quantum 50C also feature a microphone and are Discord-certified, ideal for communicating with friends. Like the 50N, they have controls for microphone mute and volume control. Finally, PC gamers can still enjoy Quantum SURROUND virtual spatialization thanks to Quantum ENGINE software, available to download from the manufacturer’s website.
| Model | JBL Quantum 50N | JBL Quantum 50C |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm mini-jack | 3.5mm mini-jack + USB-C adapter |
| Sound | JBL Quantum SOUND | JBL Quantum SURROUND via JBL Quantum ENGINE, Discord certified |
| Communications | Built-in microphone | Built-in microphone |
| Noise reduction | Passive | Passive |
| Comfort | TwistLock | TwistLock |
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 20kHz | 20Hz to 40kHz |
| Microphone frequency response | 100Hz to 10kHz | 100Hz to 10kHz |
| Price | €29.99 | €49.99 |
JBL continues its foray into the gaming sector with its Quantum range, offering versatile headphones and earbuds that will appeal to casual gamers and more experienced gamers alike. Quantum SOUND technology offers precise localization of sound events, ideal in titles like Fortnite and PUBG: Battlegrounds. What’s more, they’re equipped with very decent microphones, a detail often lacking on headphones and earbuds for gamers, especially at this price!
