SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. JBL Quantum 100

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and JBL Quantum 100. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. JBL Quantum 100 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 100
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 220 g JBL Quantum 100 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Blue | White | Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 100
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Windows Sonic surround sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 100.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 100
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz JBL Quantum 100 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 100
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 100
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
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Cable Length 3.05 m 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 100
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 100
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 100
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Wind shield
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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