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JBL Quantum 100M2 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The JBL Quantum 100M2 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless at 6.1/10.

The JBL Quantum 100M2 leads on sound, microphone, comfort and noise cancelling and value.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless leads on connectivity and battery.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless scores 9/10 to the JBL Quantum 100M2's 5/10.

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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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is for gamers who want a wireless headset that works across PC, PlayStation, Switch and mobile. It suits people who play long sessions and want battery life to be a non-issue. It does not suit Xbox owners or anyone who needs noise cancelling.

Typically about £161 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

CriterionWeightJBL Quantum 100M2SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Sound25%6/105/10
Microphone20%7/106/10
Comfort20%8/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/109/10
Noise cancelling and value15%6/103/10
Overall6.4/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecJBL Quantum 100M2SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
ConnectionWired, 3.5 mm jack, 1.2 m cable2.4GHz USB-C wireless dongle and Bluetooth 5.0, with simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio; wired 3.5mm option
Noise cancellingNoneNo active noise cancelling (passive isolation only)
MicrophoneDetachable boom, directional pickup, 100 Hz-10 kHz frequency response, sensitivity -42 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, mute featureFully retractable ClearCast Gen 2 boom with bidirectional noise cancelling pickup
Battery lifenot listed38 hours claimed with USB-C fast charging (6 hours after 15 minutes); PC Gamer measured 38 hours 20 minutes
Weight220 g325 g
Works withPCs, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, Macs and VR, via 3.5 mm jack (per German spec sheet; English list not confirmed)PC (ChatMix on Windows 10 and above), Mac, PS4/PS5, Switch, handhelds, mobile and Oculus Quest 2; not Xbox compatible

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 ›

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

  • + Battery rated at 38 hours and praised by owners
  • + Dongle and Bluetooth audio work together
  • + Comfort praised for long sessions
  • − No active noise cancelling
  • − Sound quality reports are mixed
  • − Not compatible with Xbox

Skip it if:

  • Xbox players, who need the Nova 7X instead
  • Buyers who want active noise cancelling
  • Anyone who puts sound quality ahead of features and battery
Read the full SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless review ›

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