JBL Quantum 100M2 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the JBL Quantum 100M2 at 6.4/10.

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

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless leads on sound and connectivity and battery.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

7.0/10verdict: buy

The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless suits people who game across more than one system and want strong sound with wireless and Bluetooth connected together. Hot-swappable batteries and dual connections are its clearest strengths, based on both specifications and owner reports. It is less convincing for buyers who want strong noise cancelling or who are sensitive to the price.

Typically about £199.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	JBL Quantum 100M2	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Sound	25%	6/10	8/10
Microphone	20%	7/10	6/10
Comfort	20%	8/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	5/10	9/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	6/10	4/10
Overall		6.4/10	7.0/10

Specifications

Spec	JBL Quantum 100M2	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Connection	Wired, 3.5 mm jack, 1.2 m cable	Simultaneous 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, 12 m wireless range, USB-C charging
Noise cancelling	None	Active noise cancellation with transparency mode
Microphone	Detachable boom, directional pickup, 100 Hz-10 kHz frequency response, sensitivity -42 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, mute feature	Retractable boom mic with ClearCast Gen 2
Battery life	not listed	Two hot-swappable batteries, up to 22 hours per battery
Weight	220 g	338 g (Reviewed); 339 g per The Loadout
Works with	PCs, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, Macs and VR, via 3.5 mm jack (per German spec sheet; English list not confirmed)	PC, PlayStation 5 and 4, Switch, Mac, mobile via Bluetooth; ROG Ally and Steam Deck over USB

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

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

+ Two hot-swappable batteries, up to 22 hours each
+ Sound praised by reviewers and owners
+ 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connected at once
− ANC struggles with low-pitched rumble
− Only one Bluetooth device paired at a time
− Owners report buggy software and a high price

Skip it if:

Buyers who want strong noise cancelling, especially against low-pitched rumble
Anyone who needs several Bluetooth devices paired at once
Buyers on a tight budget who are sensitive to price

Read the full SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless review ›

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