JBL Quantum 100P vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Quantum 100P and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL Quantum 100P vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Quantum 100P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.7 cm -
Width 14.2 cm -
Depth 7 cm -
Weight 220 g 236 g JBL Quantum 100P are lighter than JBL Quantum 100P headphones.
Colour White Black | White
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL Quantum 100P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 100P.
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 93 dB JBL Quantum 100P have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE JBL Quantum 100P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -42 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features Mute function Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Quantum 100P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Controls Mute, volume Mute, volume
CABLE JBL Quantum 100P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Cable Type Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL Quantum 100P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS JBL Quantum 100P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL Quantum 100P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Included Accessories Wind shield Audio cable
Compatibility Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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