JBL Quantum One

Strong audio and microphone performance ; Head tracking ; Programmable lighting

Expensive ; Modest bass ; Tiny, limited chat mixer ; Underwhelming noise cancellation

The JBL Quantum One wired gaming headset features active noise cancellation and head tracking, but its performance doesn't quite match its price.

Strong gaming and music performance ; Active-noise cancelling ; 7.1 surround sound ; Super comfortable ear cups ; Clean, easy-to-use software

Too heavy ; Plastic ; Expensive

The JBL Quantum One packs powerful audio backed by active-noise cancelling and 7.1 surround sound. Combined with pleathery comfort, it’s a winner.

Good overall microphone performance. ANC does a decent job of blocking out background chatter. Wired compatibility with all gaming setups. Companion app provides a large array of configuration options. Very well-balanced sound profile.

Listening experience is inconsistent and heavily dependent on fit and positioning. Bulky gaming-oriented design. Lack of call/music controls. Unstable fit. Total lack of wireless compatibility.

The JBL Quantum ONE are decent for neutral sound. They offer well-reproduced bass, mids, and treble, so your entire listening experience will be well-balanced, with no part of the mix overwhelming another. This can be further adjusted with a graphic EQ...

Aggressive gaming headphone design ; Excellent sound quality ; Head-tracking works great when used with larger monitors ; Comfortable headband and ear cushions ; ANC and Talkthru work great ; Decent microphone quality while TT or sidetone is disabled ;...

Takes some time to properly configure them ; Head tracking is only really useful with larger monitors ; Head tracking option only available on PC ; Microphone works best with sidetone off ; Heavy after extended sessions ; No wireless connectivity ;...

Great audio quality and accurate positional audio ; Works with both PC and consoles ; ANC and integrated USB audio mixer help it stand out from the crowd

Head-tracking tech doesn't confer much benefit and has the tendency to drift from the centre ; Subpar microphone ; Most features aren't supported on console ; Expensive

Everything is top notch: The audio quality, the 3D simulation, the lights and the number of features. And automatic noise cancellation is a winner.

Setup can be tricky. The USB cable is incredibly unwieldy.

JBL Quantum One gives you everything you’d expect from a gaming headset — and then some more in the form of ANC. The sound is top notch, the 3D surround sound actually works, there’s a plethora of features and settings and there are three RGB light...

First class sound;Good microphone;Good processing software;Comfortable

Need PC for full feature set

At $300, the Quantum One is tough to recommend, although if you can stomach the price, it’s not at all a bad headset. What’s more interesting to me, though, is JBL’s whole upcoming line of headsets, which start at $40 and comprise more than...

Clear, crisp gaming audio ; Many features ; Luxurious leather ear cushions ; Sturdy, braided USB-A and 3.5mm cables ; USB-A, 3.5mm or USB-C connection means flexibility ; Game-chat dial ; Good software

Expensive ; Teenage design choices ; Head tracking has minimal impact

JBL’s first flagship gaming headset is comfy and feature-rich, but its head tracking doesn’t earn the $300 price tag.