SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. JBL Quantum 100P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and JBL Quantum 100P. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. JBL Quantum 100P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL Quantum 100P
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 20.7 cm
Width 21.59 cm 14.2 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 7 cm
Weight 363.1 g 220 g JBL Quantum 100P are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black White
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL Quantum 100P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 100P.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 100P.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL Quantum 100P
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL Quantum 100P
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL Quantum 100P
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL Quantum 100P
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL Quantum 100P
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL Quantum 100P
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Wind shield
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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