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JBL Quantum 50
Budget-conscious gamers and people whose phones still have headphone jacks should pay attention to the JBL's gaming earbuds.
MSRP
$29.95View on Amazon
Manufacturer's suggested retail price at launch. Check retailers for current availability.
Value for Money & durability / build quality
8.8/ 10
8.8
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A 8.8 puts its value for money in the top quarter of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 173 of the 369 we've cataloged.
6.7/ 10
6.7
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A 6.7 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom 10% of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 174 of the 369 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm61%Wired-usb-c26%Wired-lightning13%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 61% of the 38 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 39).
Cable Type
Most common3.5mm single-ended62%Usb-c29%Mmcx detachable6%Lightning3%
3.5mm single-ended is the most common — on 62% of the 34 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 39).
Earbud Form Factor
In-earMost commonIn-ear86%Earbud (flat)9%Others6%
In-ear is the most common — on 86% of the 35 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 39).
Microphone
YesMost commonTrue81%False19%
True is the most common — on 81% of the 36 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 39).
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Cable Type
- 3.5mm single-ended
Design
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Color Options
- Black, blue, white
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Detachable Cable
- No
- Wearing Style
- Straight down
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
Sound
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 8.6 mm
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 97 dB/mW
Features
- Inline Controls
- Yes
Identity
- Model Number
- JBLQUANTUM50WHTAM
Release
- Date
- 2020-08-01
- Msrp Usd
- 29.95 USD
- Year
- 2020
SoundGuys review
Isolation5.7
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity6.5
Design7.5
Portability8.0
Features6.0
The verdict
The JBL Quantum 50 is a very cheap, very good pair of wired earbuds for listening to music and gaming. If you have something with a headphone jack and urge to use it, this won't let you down, though the cord is a little short for PC gaming.
✓Liked: Sound, Price, Comfortable
✕Could be better: Microphone
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