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JBL Quantum 200 vs JBL Quantum 300: What is the difference? vs. Corsair HS50! Gaming Headphone Showdown!

 So today we are going to compare JBLs new quantum 200 and 300 with Corsair’s HS50 Gaming headphones to see if these new competitors can dethrone this very popular choice in 4 to 5 thousand rupees price segment.

 And if you didn’t know, the JBL Quantum 200 and 300 are the same headphones with the only difference between them being the addition of USB adapter with the 300 instead of a simple splitter with the cheaper model. Hey guys, So coming to the design and build, JBL Quantum300 has a completely plastic construction with a glossy finish which I don’t like, it doesn't feel fragile, but I still wouldn’t want to drop it.

 It still manages to look nice though, as it does have some modern minimalist thing going on to it. The Corsair HS50 is built better as it has strong metal used in construction which has held up very well with time, the fake grilled sides on earpads look better than glossy plastic, and the soft padding on the headband also covers it completely with this nice cross-stitched pattern. One advantage that JBL Quantum does offers 90 degrees swivel for the earcups, which will let you put it around your neck like this, but overall I still think that Corsair HS50 has the edge here.

 The JBL Quantum mic can be flipped, which also mutes it, and while you can position it correctly, it’s not very easy to adjust. HS50 microphone is also nondetachable, it doesn't flip up to mute, but adjusting and positioning it is very easy with this nice metal tube. Both headphones feature a volume wheel to adjust the volume, and HS50 has a mic mute button under it as it’s not a flip-up to mute. JBL Quantum 300 is a very comfortable headphone with these deep memory foam earpads, it does get a little hot with time as it forms a very tight seal around your head, but it is not a big problem.

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 The HS50 is also comfortable to wear for long periods, but since their ear pads aren’t that deep, they may lose their firmness over time, and then your ears would touch the sides of the ear cups, so while overall it is great, the JBL could hold up better with time as it doesn’t have a design that touches your ears. HS50’s cable is thicker and more conventional, but both cables shouldn’t get damaged easily.

 This is what the microphone on the JBL Quantum300 sounds like, and I found that the voice sounds a little harsh on it, which I didna like that much, and what surprised me was that the cheaper Quantum 100 model had a better sounding microphone. And now this is what the microphone on HS50 sounds like, and I personally think that it is better than the mic on JBL, but let me know which one you like more in the comments section below.

 JBL Quantum 300 does offer a USB adapter, which is an extra over Quantum 200 if you decide to spend 1000 Rs. more, but unless your PC has a bad headphone or microphone jack, I don’t think there is an advantage of getting it, because the surround sound features they advertise don’t actually work well, so I would not use them personally. Now coming to the sound quality, both of these headphones are great overall, but different people might prefer different things. 

The JBL Quantum 300 has a really nice bass, it is a V-shaped sound signature, but the bass is still tight and punchy, while on the HS50, the bass is kind of over-exaggerated and a little muddy in comparison. But coming to mids and highs, that’s where I feel like the HS50 is better. The JBL Quantum has a very exaggerated upper treble range, and there is a treble spike that can make electronic music and drugs harsh-sounding.

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 The gunshots while playing games are also a little too piercing for me, so I personally like HS50 more, because from mid to high range, they have a more balanced sound signature, and I find it to be better for gaming as gunshots rent as piercing, and then for music and movies, these are of course better. The soundstage on the JBL is wider and it can help you in finding out the direction of action while playing games, so that is nice, but the sound stage on Corsair is also not bad, but it’s just a more intimate presentation of a sound, so overall both of these headphones have different characters.

 I personally like the sound of Corsair HS50 more as I don’t like boosted treble, but the JBL does have tighter bass and wider sound stage, so if you prefer those qualities, and don’t mind a treble spike you could go with it. So overall, I think Corsair HS50 has an edge over JBL Quantum in more areas, it has better construction, the microphone is better, and I also like the sound more personal. 

But the JBL could also be a good option for you if you really want that tight bass or if you want a wider soundstage at the expense of a treble spike that I wasn’t able to correct with equalizer. 

So let me know which one of these you like more in the comments section below. 

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