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JBL Quantum 100M2 vs Turtle Beach Recon 70

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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 Recon 70 at 5.2/10.

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

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

The biggest difference is comfort, where the JBL Quantum 100M2 scores 8/10 to the Turtle Beach Recon 70's 4/10.

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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Turtle Beach Recon 70

Turtle Beach Recon 70

5.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Recon 70 is for console players who want a simple wired headset with a mic that plugs straight into a controller. It also suits anyone who wants a basic 3.5mm headset for a phone or tablet. Buyers who want strong bass, wireless freedom or a PC-first setup should look at the limits below.

Typically about £19.71 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 Recon 70
Sound25%6/105/10
Microphone20%7/106/10
Comfort20%8/104/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/105/10
Noise cancelling and value15%6/106/10
Overall6.4/105.2/10

Specifications

SpecJBL Quantum 100M2Turtle Beach Recon 70
ConnectionWired, 3.5 mm jack, 1.2 m cable3.5mm wired analogue audio connection, 1.2m cable (Blue Camo variant)
Noise cancellingNoneNot offered; ear cushions provide passive noise isolation only
MicrophoneDetachable boom, directional pickup, 100 Hz-10 kHz frequency response, sensitivity -42 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, mute featurenot listed
Battery lifenot listedNot applicable; passive headset with no battery
Weight220 gnot listed
Works withPCs, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, Macs and VR, via 3.5 mm jack (per German spec sheet; English list not confirmed)Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4/PS4 Pro and mobile devices via 3.5mm; PC on the Multiplatform configuration with a splitter cable

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 Recon 70

  • + Reviewers praise its value for the price
  • + Flip-to-mute mic is clear for its price
  • + Works across Xbox, PlayStation and mobile via 3.5mm
  • − Reviewers report weak bass
  • − Headband pressure and limited padding reported
  • − PC use needs a splitter cable

Skip it if:

  • Listeners who want strong bass for music or action games
  • Players who want a wireless or Bluetooth headset
  • PC-first users who don't want to use a splitter cable
Read the full Turtle Beach Recon 70 review ›

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