JBL Quantum 100
Score: 73/100
Turtle Beach Recon 70
Score: 65/100Rankings
The JBL Quantum 100 is a wired over-ear gaming headset featuring 40 mm drivers and a detachable directional boom mic, offering clear sound and cross-platform compatibility. It lacks wireless capability and has modest bass response, making it best suited for budget-conscious gamers.
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 provides a lightweight wired design with 40 mm drivers, flip-to-mute mic and support for multiple spatial audio formats across many platforms. While it delivers clear mids and highs, its weak bass, heavier weight and lack of wireless features limit its appeal for users seeking immersive sound or freedom of movement.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 220 gbest | 381 g |
32 Ωbest | — | |
96 dB SPLbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Frequency Response | 20-20000Hz | 20-20000 Hz |
Microphone Type | Detachable boom | High-sensitivity flip-to-mute boom mic (non-detachable) |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 220 g | 381 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 230x90x246 mm | 70×20×197 mm |
Ear Cushion Material | Memory foam | Textile |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the JBL Quantum 100 for its solid 40 mm drivers, accurate JBL QuantumSOUND tuning, and clear detachable boom mic with windscreen, noting reliable build quality and effective Windows Sonic spatial sound. However, they point out the lack of a companion app, RGB lighting, and premium materials, positioning it as a competent but feature-light option for budget gamers.
Everyday users highlight the headset's comfort, clear mic performance, and value-driven sound that helps identify in-game cues, while repeatedly mentioning the modest bass, absence of software customization, and basic plastic construction as common drawbacks.
Professional reviewers consider the Recon 70 a solid entry-level option thanks to its clear mic, accurate mids/highs, and extensive platform support, but they criticize its basic build, muted bass, and lack of true surround or wireless features.
Everyday users generally like the headset's lightweight comfort, clear microphone, and simple plug-and-play setup, while repeatedly noting the thin bass response, wired-only limitation, and heavier feel compared with some rivals.
