JBL made its mark at Gamescom 2025 with the launch of its new range of Quantum gaming headphones. Three models have been added to the manufacturer’s catalog: the Quantum 950, Quantum 650 and Quantum 250. With more accurate sound, redesigned comfort and advanced audio technologies, this new range is designed to appeal to competitive gamers and video game enthusiasts alike.
JBL Quantum 950: the flagship model for long sessions
Positioned as the flagship of the series, the Quantum 950 offer a high-end audio experience designed for competition and immersion. Thanks to their Hi-Res-certified 50mm carbon transducers and JBL QuantumENGINE technology, these headphones offer 3D head tracking and active noise cancelling. Their lightweight design and suspended headband ensure optimum comfort, while their unlimited autonomy is guaranteed by a dual hot-swappable battery system.
Main features:
- 50mm carbon transducers
- Spatial audio with 3D tracking
- 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity, wired connectivity
- Wireless docking station included
- Adaptive active noise cancelling
- Customizable RGB lighting via station
- 6mm Boom Mic
- 25-hour battery life (x2)
- Replaceable battery
- Zoom certification
- Colors: black, white
- Suggested retail price: €349.99
- Availability: October 2025
JBL Quantum 650: accessible performance for gamers
The Quantum 650 have many of the strengths of the flagship model, while remaining more affordable. Wirelessly compatible in 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3, they retain the 50mm carbon transducers and JBL Quantum sound experience. They boast a long 45-hour battery life and versatile connectivity, but dispense with noise cancelling and RGB lighting.
Main features:
- 50mm carbon transducers
- Spatial audio
- 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity, wired connectivity
- 6mm Boom Mic
- 45-hour battery life
- Replaceable battery
- Zoom certification
- Colors: black, white, violet, turquoise
- Suggested retail price: €149.99
- Availability: November 2025
JBL Quantum 250: the reliability of a wired connection
The JBL Quantum 250 are all about simplicity, with a wired 3.5mm jack connection and a lightweight design suitable for both gaming and everyday communications. They have the same 50mm carbon transducers for precise sound, and remain practical thanks to a 6mm Boom microphone. Comfortable and reliable, they’re aimed at gamers looking for an affordable solution without compromising on essentials.
Main features:
- 50mm carbon transducers
- Spatial audio
- 3.5mm wired connectivity
- 6mm Boom Mic
- Colors: black, white, violet, turquoise
- Suggested retail price: €59.99
- Availability: August 2025
JBL QuantumENGINE is evolving
The new JBL QuantumENGINE software is positioned as a true audio control center dedicated to gamers. Compatible with Windows and macOS, it centralizes the management of Quantum headphones in a simplified, intuitive interface. The software provides access to advanced settings such as Smart EQ, which optimizes the perception of key in-game noises, and AI Mic, an intelligent noise reduction system that isolates speech, even in noisy environments. Thanks to this dashboard, it’s possible to personalize every detail of the sound and lighting effects, create profiles adapted to every game style and quickly switch between several configurations.
Designed to adapt to all Quantum headphones, the software now integrates JBL Quantum Spatial Sound for all models. This technology offers more precise sound spatialization, making it easier for players to detect enemies and anticipate opposing actions. In addition to this sonic immersion, customizable lighting synchronized with the games enhances the visual experience. JBL promises regular updates, guaranteeing the addition of new features and ongoing optimization, confirming the QuantumENGINE’s role as the essential audio platform for gaming enthusiasts.
With this new generation of Quantum headphones, JBL offers a full range to suit all types of gamers. The Quantum 950 is aimed at competitors and those looking for total immersion, the Quantum 650 offers a compromise between performance and price, while the Quantum 250 is a simple, reliable solution for everyday use. Presented at Gamescom 2025, this range illustrates JBL’s determination to establish itself as a key player in gaming audio.
