Name: Quantum 800
Brand: JBL
SKU: 490371
Rating: 3.7 (62 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

better sound performance and enhancement
wireless headphones are fairly comfortable and they have great active noise cancelling
Great active noise cancelling feature

teammates voices may be a little tucked away
bright lights on their peripherals
heavy bass is not too over the top making explosions etc

Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: , 95 dB
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wireless

JBL Quantum 800 - Pros & Cons

better sound performance and enhancement
wireless headphones are fairly comfortable and they have great active noise cancelling
Great active noise cancelling feature
better-built
more stable
and have a more neutral sound profile
are fairly well-matched in amplitude and frequency response as well
combination provides enough comfort which negates the snug fit of the headband
Eternal sounds very good on the headset
Solid noise cancellation Strong bass
worked better and resulted in clear and sharp recordings
lightweight and ventilated design
microphone s overall performance was great
it delivers impressive audio performance that s balanced for both gaming and music
comfortable design
mid accuracy
it was exceptional
welcoming
friendly and fun space
Quantum 800 is a very solid headset
Materials and assembly look reliable
They are easy to handle and look decent
The microphone sounds pretty decent as well
overall sound quality and the headset sounds great
JBL Quantum 800 is a great headset
Both connections remained solid throughout testing
gamer-friendly design
special effects were crisp and clear
The headband itself is quite sturdy and feels premium
it is comfortable enough to not cause any discomfort
it just isn t very good
it looks like arguably the best gaming headset ever made
Quantum 800 comfortable and relatively easy to get a good fit
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teammates voices may be a little tucked away
bright lights on their peripherals
heavy bass is not too over the top making explosions etc
lack of a carry case or protective case too
the lack of an Android app to control the functionality
of functionalities is too difficult to be edited from an Android device
No music/call management controls
passive soundstage is poor
lacking depth and fullness
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
the battery on wireless mode also gets drained quite a lot
you lose access to the customization features of the headset if you don t use the USB dongle
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have quite the audio accuracy of more expensive headsets
quite rattle the head with subwoofer levels of bass
Charging takes only less than an hour
not compatible with all of their headsets
lack of experience shows in headset design and user experience
the fit on the head is a bit tight and not adjustable
its layout is a little cluttered
The battery life is pretty lackluster
erase the hum of a refrigerator or PC
slightly distorted orchestral samples
the audio sounds somewhat distant
obnoxious
loud sound effects to discuss
plastic but is quite hefty for a gaming headset
JBL Quantum 800 wireless gaming headset
The surround sound is still unconvincing
5mm audio cable when the battery is flat
also no fast charging on the Quantums
outdoors on the street or while commuting on a bus
beautiful to my eye and they really look like gaming headsets
block out a lot of extraneous sound
can't set up profiles for individual games and apps
expandable plastic headband looks a little flimsy
headset not being able to both charge and connect wirelessly at the same time
lack of clarity and uneven treble response
you cannot listen and charge the headset at the same time
the Quantum 800 is too heavy - I play a lot of games
the inability to listen to the Quantum 800 while charging
noise damper dampens external stimuli
there are notches of different sizes on the wheels
Battery life is nothing to write home about
it would lose connection to my computer
the headband is large with soft cushioning
it only takes around 2 hours to charge it via the included USB cable
only consoles you own are an Xbox One or a Nintendo Switch
Xbox One consoles are not equipped with Bluetooth audio support
they are quite a bit heavier than the last gaming headset

JBL Quantum 800 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	50 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	410 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

JBL - Video Reviews (9)

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JBL Quantum 800 - Full Specifications

Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wireless

Weight	14.46 oz

Microphone type	Boom microphone
Microphone sensitivity	40.0 dB
Microphone frequency	100 - 10000
Microphone direction type	Unidirectional

Noise-canceling	yes
Buttons	Bluetooth pairing Volume

Colour of product	Black
Control type	Buttons Slider

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 95
Driver size	1.97 in
Maximum input power	30.0 mW

Bluetooth version	5.0
Bluetooth profile	A2DP HFP
USB	yes
Type of USB connector	USB Type-C

Battery operated	yes
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	1300.0 mAh

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JBL Quantum 800 JBL - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.8

Based on 7 reviews

SoundGuys

Published: 08.12.2021

JBL Quantum 800 review

The JBL Quantum 800 crams what feels like every feature under the sun into a sub-$200 package. Does it shine or fizzle out?

Tom's Guide

Published: 21.05.2020

JBL Quantum 800 review

3.5

The JBL Quantum 800 sounds great but has some frustrating drawbacks

PCMAG

Published: 16.06.2020

JBL Quantum 800 Review

4.0

The JBL Quantum 800 wireless gaming headset does a bit of everything, and does it all surprisingly well.

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Headphone Review

Published: 07.07.2020

JBL Quantum 800 gaming headset review

4.2

JBL is back with another gaming headset — the JBL Quantum 800. But is the headset really worth the $200? We put it to the test.

CGMagazine

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RTINGS.com

Published: 15.07.2020

JBL Quantum 800 Wireless Review

3.4

The JBL Quantum 800 are okay wireless gaming headphones. Unlike most other gaming headphones, they have an active noise cancelling feature that does a great job ...

Ausdroid

Published: 20.09.2020

Review: JBL Quantum 800, a gaming headset with everything? - Ausdroid

JBL have been in the headphone game for a long time now but they have never really focussed on the gaming section of the market. With online gaming taking off even more in the past couple of years they have now released a line of headsets dedicated to gamers. Although the new Quantum series were […]