SteelSeries Arctis Prime vs. JBL Quantum 100X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Prime and JBL Quantum 100X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Prime vs. JBL Quantum 100X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Prime JBL Quantum 100X
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
Colour - Black
Earpad Material Leather-like Memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium, steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Prime JBL Quantum 100X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 10 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 100X.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 92 dB 96 dB/mW JBL Quantum 100X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Prime JBL Quantum 100X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis Prime 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 -38 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Prime JBL Quantum 100X
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Prime JBL Quantum 100X
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Prime JBL Quantum 100X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Prime JBL Quantum 100X
Included Accessories Microphone windscreen Wind shield
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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