News News Official
JBL puts Spatial Sound in a €44.99 gaming headset and keeps the humble headphone jack
Gaming headsets keep accumulating wireless modes, batteries and dongles, but a 3.5 mm cable still solves an impressive number of problems. JBL's new Quantum 120 leans into that simplicity at €44.99 while bringing over spatial audio and software customization from the wider Quantum range.
By Kader 
JBL introduced the Quantum 120 alongside its refreshed wireless gaming headsets at Gamescom 2026. It sits at the inexpensive end of the new range and takes a deliberately straightforward approach.
There is no battery and no Bluetooth connection. Audio comes through a standard 3.5 mm cable.
The drivers are not particularly entry-level
JBL uses 50 mm carbon dynamic drivers with a listed frequency response of 20 Hz to 40 kHz, 32-ohm impedance and 100 dB SPL sensitivity at 1 kHz.
Hi-Res Audio support and JBL Quantum Spatial Sound are also part of the package. QuantumENGINE provides the software layer for spatial processing and personalized game profiles.
That gives the inexpensive model access to some of the same tuning philosophy as JBL's more expensive Quantum headsets without requiring wireless hardware.
The boom microphone is detachable
Voice chat is handled by a removable 6 mm cardioid boom microphone. JBL lists a microphone frequency response of 50 Hz to 15 kHz.
QuantumENGINE can also adjust microphone settings and apply noise-reduction processing intended to reduce distractions such as keyboard noise.
A conventional boom microphone is not a glamorous feature, but placing the microphone near the user's mouth remains a sensible approach at this price.
The cable is what makes platform support easy
JBL lists Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and compatible mobile devices among the supported platforms.
A player can therefore move the headset between a console controller, laptop and handheld without pairing or charging it. Phones without a headphone socket will of course require the appropriate adapter.
Going wired also removes battery degradation and wireless latency from the ownership equation.
It weighs 265 grams
The Quantum 120 weighs 265 grams and uses breathable fabric ear cushions with a silicone headband. JBL also says part of the plastic is recycled, while the packaging uses FSC-certified paper and soy-based ink.
The headset is available in France for €44.99, with several color options offered across different markets.
The appeal is that JBL did not overcomplicate it
The Quantum 120 does not have active noise cancellation, wireless audio or the multi-device convenience of JBL's more expensive models.
Instead, the budget goes into 50 mm drivers, a detachable microphone, spatial processing and broad compatibility.
At €44.99, never having to charge your gaming headset is still a feature worth keeping.