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HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset vs JBL Quantum 100M2

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against headsets at a similar price

The JBL Quantum 100M2 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset at 6.0/10.

The JBL Quantum 100M2 leads on microphone.

They score the same on sound, comfort, connectivity and battery and noise cancelling and value.

HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The HyperX Cloud II is for gamers who want a wired, closed-back headset that works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile. It suits people who value comfort and a build owners describe as durable. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants wireless freedom, active noise cancelling or strong bass.

Typically about £68.85 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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JBL Quantum 100M2

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The JBL Quantum 100M2 is for gamers and remote workers who want a simple wired headset with a detachable boom mic. It suits people who plug into a PC, console, phone or Mac through a 3.5 mm jack and want light, padded earcups for long sessions. It is not for anyone who needs wireless, Bluetooth or noise cancelling.

Typically about £25.20 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightHyperX Cloud II – Gaming HeadsetJBL Quantum 100M2
Sound25%6/106/10
Microphone20%5/107/10
Comfort20%8/108/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/105/10
Noise cancelling and value15%6/106/10
Overall6.0/106.4/10

Specifications

SpecHyperX Cloud II – Gaming HeadsetJBL Quantum 100M2
ConnectionWired: 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) headset cable, 1m; USB audio control box (USB 2.0, 16-bit, up to 48kHz), 2m USB mixer cableWired, 3.5 mm jack, 1.2 m cable
Noise cancellingNo active noise cancelling found; noise-cancelling mic onlyNone
MicrophoneElectret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, detachable, sensitivity -42dBV; output -39±3dB, boom 150mm, 6mm capsuleDetachable boom, directional pickup, 100 Hz-10 kHz frequency response, sensitivity -42 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, mute feature
Battery lifeNot applicable (wired, no battery listed)not listed
Weight320g headset, 330g with mic220 g
Works withPC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobilePCs, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, Macs and VR, via 3.5 mm jack (per German spec sheet; English list not confirmed)

Strengths and weaknesses

HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

  • + Owners praise comfort
  • + Build and durability praised by owners
  • + Wide platform support, with both 3.5mm and USB
  • − Wired only, with no wireless option
  • − Owners report limited bass
  • − Owner feedback on the mic is mixed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a wireless or Bluetooth headset with a battery.
  • Anyone who wants active noise cancelling for travel or noisy rooms.
  • Listeners who want strong, bass-heavy sound.
Read the full HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset review ›

JBL Quantum 100M2

  • + Light at 220 g, with memory foam cushions
  • + Detachable directional boom mic with mute feature
  • + Owners praise sound and voice pickup for the price
  • − No Bluetooth, wireless dongle or USB-C
  • − No active noise cancelling
  • − Platform list comes from a German spec sheet

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth or a wireless dongle
  • Anyone who needs active noise cancelling
  • People whose device has no 3.5 mm headphone port
Read the full JBL Quantum 100M2 review ›

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