Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. JBL Quantum 100X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and JBL Quantum 100X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. JBL Quantum 100X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL Quantum 100X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.4 cm 20.7 cm
Width 19.5 cm 14.2 cm
Depth 4.8 cm 7 cm
Weight 290.3 g 220 g JBL Quantum 100X are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones.
Colour Light grey | Matte black Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL Quantum 100X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL Quantum 100X
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL Quantum 100X
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL Quantum 100X
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL Quantum 100X
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL Quantum 100X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL Quantum 100X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 JBL Quantum 100X
Included Accessories Carrying case Wind shield
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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