Turtle Beach Recon 500 vs. JBL Quantum 100X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Turtle Beach Recon 500 and JBL Quantum 100X. 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

Turtle Beach Recon 500 vs. JBL Quantum 100X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Turtle Beach Recon 500 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 Arctic camo Black
Earpad Material Memory foam, mesh textile Memory foam
Headband Material Metal -
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Turtle Beach Recon 500 JBL Quantum 100X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
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
Diaphragm 60 mm 40 mm Turtle Beach Recon 500 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Quantum 100X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Dual driver, ProSpecs glasses relief system -
MICROPHONE Turtle Beach Recon 500 JBL Quantum 100X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Turtle Beach Recon 500 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Turtle Beach Recon 500 JBL Quantum 100X
Controls Mute, volume Mute, volume
CABLE Turtle Beach Recon 500 JBL Quantum 100X
Cable Type Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.3 m Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.2 m
FEATURES Turtle Beach Recon 500 JBL Quantum 100X
Additional Functions ProSpecs Glasses Relief System, TruSpeak microphone technology -
CONNECTIONS Turtle Beach Recon 500 JBL Quantum 100X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Turtle Beach Recon 500 JBL Quantum 100X
Included Accessories Sticker Wind shield
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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