Side by side comparison and review of JBL Quantum 100X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JBL Quantum 100X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | 20.7 cm | 19.9 cm | |
| Width | 14.2 cm | 16.8 cm | |
| Depth | 7 cm | 8.66 cm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 322 g | JBL Quantum 100X are lighter than JBL Quantum 100X headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | JBL Quantum 100X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 100X. |
| Max Input Power | 20 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW | 93 dB | JBL Quantum 100X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | JBL Quantum 100X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | JBL Quantum 100X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
| Sensitivity | -42 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | JBL Quantum 100X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth |
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| CABLE | JBL Quantum 100X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JBL Quantum 100X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 620 mAh | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | JBL Quantum 100X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | JBL Quantum 100X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Included Accessories | Wind shield | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |