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JBL Quantum 100M2 vs Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The JBL Quantum 100M2 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones at 6.2/10.

The JBL Quantum 100M2 leads on noise cancelling and value.

The Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones leads on connectivity and battery.

They score the same on sound, microphone and comfort.

The biggest difference is noise cancelling and value, where the JBL Quantum 100M2 scores 6/10 to the Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones's 3/10.

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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Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones

Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech Zone Vibe 100 is a light, wireless over-ear headset for people who spend the day on calls and music. It suits those who want a flip-to-mute boom mic, multipoint Bluetooth and a comfortable fit for long sessions. It does not suit buyers who want active noise cancelling or a gaming dongle.

Typically about £60 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightJBL Quantum 100M2Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones
Sound25%6/106/10
Microphone20%7/107/10
Comfort20%8/108/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/106/10
Noise cancelling and value15%6/103/10
Overall6.4/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecJBL Quantum 100M2Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones
ConnectionWired, 3.5 mm jack, 1.2 m cableBluetooth 5.2, wireless range up to 30 m; USB-C charging; no USB dongle; up to 8 paired devices, 2 at a time
Noise cancellingNoneNo active noise cancelling (microphone noise reduction via beamforming only)
MicrophoneDetachable boom, directional pickup, 100 Hz-10 kHz frequency response, sensitivity -42 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, mute featureDual omni-directional MEMS mics with directional beamforming and DSP; 100–8 kHz frequency response; flip-to-mute boom on left side
Battery lifenot listedUp to 20 hours listening and up to 18 hours talk time; 5 minutes charging gives up to 1 hour listening; full charge about 2 hours; not user-replaceable
Weight220 g185 g (0.185 kg)
Works withPCs, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, Macs and VR, via 3.5 mm jack (per German spec sheet; English list not confirmed)Windows, Mac, Chrome, iOS and Android over Bluetooth; Logi Tune software for Mac and Windows

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones

  • + Light at 185 g, with comfort praised by owners
  • + Multipoint Bluetooth with up to 8 paired devices
  • + Beamforming mics and a flip-to-mute boom
  • − No active noise cancelling
  • − Up to 20 hours of battery, not user-replaceable
  • − Some owners report fragile build and price concerns

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want active noise cancelling for commutes or noisy offices
  • Gamers who need a low-latency USB dongle
  • Listeners who need confirmed AAC, LDAC or aptX support
Read the full Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones review ›

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