Gaming / Headsets and headphones
JBLGaming headset
Quantum 250
Released August 2025.5Press articlenetzwelt.de/news/245482-jbl-bringt-drei-neue-headsets-gaming-nonstop-dual-akku-3d-sound.htmlRead 14 October 2026netzwelt article of 21 August 2025 says the Quantum 250 is already available from JBL while the 650 and 950 follow soon. The Quantum 250 reached Japan on 26 February 2026 and the US in March 2026 (SoundGuys), so August 2025 is the first, European month. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Over-ear
- Audio connections
- Analog
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Battery life (claimed, max)
- Not available
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General
- Model numbers
- JBLQTUM250BLK, JBLQTUM250WHT, JBLQTUM250PUR, JBLQTUM250TEL, JBLQTUM250BLKAM, JBLQTUM250WHTAM, JBLQTUM250PURAM, JBLQTUM250TELAM1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026Item number JBLQTUM250BLK on the page. The page data also lists JBLQTUM250WHT, PUR and TEL and the AM versions of all four, which are the US item numbers (JBLQTUM250BLKAM at US retailers).
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
Design
- Form factor
- Over-ear1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026Features list: Over-ear Yes.
- Ear cup enclosure
- Closed9Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00701687.htmlRead 14 October 2026LDLC spec table lists the headphone configuration as closed back.
- Wearing style
- Headband1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026Soft headband with a mesh hammock.
- Folding
- Not available
- Swivelling ear cups
- Not available
- RGB lighting
- Not available
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Drivers and sound
- Drivers per side
- Not available
- Diaphragm material
- Carbon damping7Press articlegame.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2086910.htmlRead 14 October 2026JBL Japan launch text for the Quantum 950, 650 and 250 (Japanese): a carbon damping diaphragm, common to the three. The 250 sheet says a unique carbon damping material.
- Frequency response (wired or passive)
- Min20 HzMax40 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Frequency response 20 Hz to 40 kHz. Some retailer tables, such as Harvey Norman NZ, show 20 Hz to 20 kHz for the 250. The spec sheet, the quick start guide and the product page agree on 40 kHz, so 40 kHz is stored.
- Wireless audio transmission band
- Not available
- Impedance (passive when specified)
- 32Ω2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Impedance 32 ohm. Power state not stated.
- Sensitivity (passive when specified)
- 100dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sensitivity 100 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The product page adds 1 mW as the reference.
- Sensitivity reference
- Per 1 mW1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026The page labels the figure Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW. The value reads 100 dB SPL@1 kHz.
- THD (claimed)
- Not available
- Max digital audio sample rate
- Not available
- Max digital audio bit depth
- Not available
- DAC
- Not available
- Personalised sound
- Not available
- Onboard EQ
- Not available
- Custom EQ bands
- Not available
- EQ presets
- Not available
- Volume limit
- Not available
Spatial audio
- Spatial audio support
- JBL Quantum Spatial Sound1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026Features list: Spatial Sound Yes. Product text: JBL Quantum Spatial Sound.
- Spatial audio licence included
- Not available
Noise cancelling
- ANC type
- Not available
- ANC microphones
- Not available
- Adaptive ANC
- Not available
- ANC levels
- Not available
- ANC attenuation (claimed)
- Not available
- Transparency mode
- Not available
- Adjustable transparency
- Not available
- Conversation detection
- Not available
- Wind noise reduction
- Not available
Measured
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- Frequency response notes
- Not available
- Bass amount
- Not available
- Treble amount
- Not available
- Deviation from target
- Not available
- Consistency between fittings
- Not available
- Harmonic distortion
- Not available
- Sound leakage
- Not available
- Measured noise isolation
- Not available
- Noise isolation (measured, best)
- Not available
- Passive isolation (measured)
- Not available
- Mic quality notes
- Not available
- Mic low-frequency extension
- Not available
- Mic high-frequency extension
- Not available
- Mic speech-to-noise ratio
- Not available
- Measured latency
- Not available
- Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
- Not available
- 2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
- Not available
- Measured battery life
- Not available
- Battery life (measured, max)
- Not available
- Clamping force
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Microphone
- Microphone
- Detachable boom2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Features: detachable boom mic.
- Microphone element
- Electret condenser2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Microphone type: ECM, an electret condenser microphone.
- Microphone pickup pattern
- Cardioid2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026The spec table says Uni-directional. The features text says a 6mm unidirectional mic with Cardioid pattern, which names the pattern.
- Voice microphones
- Not available
- Total microphones
- Not available
- Mic frequency response
- Min50 HzMax15 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Microphone frequency response 50 Hz to 15 kHz.
- Mic signal-to-noise
- Not available
- Mic sample rate
- Not available
- Mic noise reduction
- Not available
- Flip to mute
- Not available
- Mute button
- Yes3Owner's manualfr.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb716df28/pdfs/LS_JBL_Q250_QSG_USA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview item 04: microphone mute/unmute control on the ear cup.10Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/967589/jbl-quantum-250-black.htmlRead 14 October 2026Same review: the user mutes with the button on the back of the headset.
- Mute indicator
- Not available
- Sidetone
- Not available
- Adjustable sidetone
- Not available
Connectivity
- Audio connections
- Analog2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connects to any gaming platform with the 3.5mm audio cable. The headset has no battery and no radio.3Owner's manualfr.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb716df28/pdfs/LS_JBL_Q250_QSG_USA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview and connect pages show only the 3.5mm cable.
- Analog source plugs
- Not available
- Cable connector on headset
- 3.5 mm3Owner's manualfr.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb716df28/pdfs/LS_JBL_Q250_QSG_USA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview item 05: 3.5mm audio jack on the headset. The boom microphone has its own audio jack (item 03).
- Longest included cable
- 1.5m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cable length 1.5 m.
- Headset USB plug or port
- Not available
- Audio over USB-C cable
- Not available
- Passive wired listening
- Yes6Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-quantum-gaming-headset-ces-2026-150286Read 14 October 2026The article says the 250 is wired only with no battery, so analog playback does not depend on headset power.
- Wireless receiver
- None1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026The spec sheet title says Wired multiplatform gaming headset. The box holds no dongle.
- Wireless receiver connector
- Not available
- Wireless range (claimed)
- Not available
- Bluetooth
- Not available
- Bluetooth codecs
- Not available
- LE Audio
- Not available
- Auracast
- Not available
- Bluetooth multipoint
- Not available
- Multipoint devices
- Not available
- Paired devices remembered
- Not available
- Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
- Not available
- Fast pairing
- Not available
- Base station
- Not available
Latency
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- Low latency mode
- Not available
- Claimed latency
- Not available
Compatibility
- Compatible platforms
- Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Windows, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch with the 3.5mm audio cable. The guide adds mobile. Console generations are not named. They are stored as PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.3Owner's manualfr.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb716df28/pdfs/LS_JBL_Q250_QSG_USA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connect page names PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, handheld / Nintendo Switch and mobile.
- Connection per platform
Platform Connection Windows Analog macOS Analog PS5 Analog Xbox Series X|S Analog Nintendo Switch Analog Android Analog iOS Analog - Official licence
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- Swappable battery
- Not available
- Batteries included
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
- Not available
- Battery life (claimed, max)
- Not available
- Battery life with ANC (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life without ANC (claimed)
- Not available
- Full charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge playback
- Not available
- Use while charging
- Not available
- Charging dock or stand
- Not available
Controls
- Controls
- Buttons, Volume wheel3Owner's manualfr.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb716df28/pdfs/LS_JBL_Q250_QSG_USA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: volume control and microphone mute/unmute on the ear cup.10Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/967589/jbl-quantum-250-black.htmlRead 14 October 2026Same review: a scroll wheel for volume and a button on the back to mute.
- Volume control
- Wheel3Owner's manualfr.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb716df28/pdfs/LS_JBL_Q250_QSG_USA.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview item 02: volume control on the ear cup. The Coolblue review calls it a scroll wheel on the back.10Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/967589/jbl-quantum-250-black.htmlRead 14 October 2026Review dated 27 August 2025 by a Coolblue gaming headset specialist: volume is adjusted with the scroll wheel on the back of the headset.
- Game and chat mix
- Not available
- Remappable controls
- Not available
- Wear detection
- Not available
- Voice assistant
- Not available
Comfort and build
- Headband type
- Suspension strap1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026Ultra-light mesh hammock under the soft headband.
- Headband material
- Mesh hammock under a soft headband1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026Mesh hammock under its soft headband.
- Frame material
- Not available
- Ear cup material
- Not available
- Ear pad material
- Memory foam with fabric cover2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fabric ear cushions. JBL Japan adds memory foam ear pads.7Press articlegame.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2086910.htmlRead 14 October 2026Same article: memory foam ear pads, common to the three models. The 250 sheet calls the covers fabric.
- Replaceable ear pads
- Yes1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026Replaceable system: fabric ear cushions can be replaced. Spare parts are sold separately.
- Ear pad attachment
- Magnetic7Press articlegame.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2086910.htmlRead 14 October 2026Same article: ear pads that attach and detach magnetically, common to the three models.
- Ear pad opening
- Not available
- Ear tips included
- Not available
- Dust and water rating
- Not available
- User-replaceable parts
- Boom microphone, Cable, Ear cushions, Mesh hammock1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026Replaceable system: microphone, cable, fabric ear cushions and mesh hammock.
Software
- Companion app
- JBL QuantumENGINE1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026Features: JBL QuantumENGINE dashboard. The guide says to download and install it.
- App platforms
- Not available
- User firmware updates
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Headset dimensions
- Not available
Certifications
- Communication certifications
- Not available
- FCC ID
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Headset, Detachable boom microphone, Windshield foam for boom microphone, 3.5mm audio cable, Quick start guide, warranty card and warning card2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026What's in the Box list for the Quantum 250.
- Cables included
Type Length (m) Count 3.5mm audio cable 1.5 1 - Carrying case
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- id.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.html1Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.htmlRead 14 October 2026JBL Indonesia product page for the Quantum 250. jbl.com blocks automated access. The page shows the same text and spec table as the US spec sheet.
- Spec sheet
- www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe5a5fd94/pdfs/JBL_Quantum_250_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026English spec sheet for the Quantum 250, copyright 2025. JBL also hosts an identical copy on the Indonesian site.
- Manual
- fr.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb716df28/pdfs/LS_JBL_Q250_QSG_USA.pdf3Owner's manualfr.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwb716df28/pdfs/LS_JBL_Q250_QSG_USA.pdfRead 14 October 2026English and French quick start guide for the Quantum 250, US version, with the tech spec table.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
Compare with
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Sources
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- Maker product pageid.jbl.com/en/over-ear-headphones/QUANTUM250.html
- Press articlegame.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2086910.html
- Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00701687.html
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