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JBL Quantum 100M2 vs Turtle Beach Atlas 200

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The JBL Quantum 100M2 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the Turtle Beach Atlas 200 at 5.5/10.

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

They score the same on sound.

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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Turtle Beach Atlas 200

Turtle Beach Atlas 200

5.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Atlas 200 is for gamers who want a simple wired headset for PC, Xbox or consoles with a 3.5mm connection. It suits people who put comfort and light weight ahead of wireless freedom. It is less suited to anyone who wants a detachable cable, wide adjustment or noise cancelling.

Typically about £49.99 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 100M2Turtle Beach Atlas 200
Sound25%6/106/10
Microphone20%7/105/10
Comfort20%8/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/104/10
Noise cancelling and value15%6/105/10
Overall6.4/105.5/10

Specifications

SpecJBL Quantum 100M2Turtle Beach Atlas 200
ConnectionWired, 3.5 mm jack, 1.2 m cable3.5mm wired, 3.5mm 4-pole cable, 1.2m
Noise cancellingNonenot listed
MicrophoneDetachable boom, directional pickup, 100 Hz-10 kHz frequency response, sensitivity -42 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, mute featureUni-Directional, Flip-to-Mute
Battery lifenot listedN/A (wired, no battery)
Weight220 gApproximately 280g
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, Xbox, mobile devices with 3.5mm connection; gaming consoles

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 ›

Turtle Beach Atlas 200

  • + Light at about 280g, with comfort praised by owners
  • + Sound for the price praised by owners
  • + Plain wired 3.5mm connection with nothing to charge
  • − Cable is fixed and owners dislike it
  • − Owners report a cheap feel
  • − Limited headband adjustment reported by owners

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want wireless or Bluetooth connection
  • Anyone who needs a detachable cable
  • People who want confirmed active noise cancelling
Read the full Turtle Beach Atlas 200 review ›

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