JBL Quantum 800 vs Razer Blackshark V2 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Quantum 800* and Blackshark V2* gaming headsets.
What year are the headsets from?
The release year is of course important when comparing two headsets. After all, the release date has an influence on the state of the art and usually also affects the price. There is no difference in this comparison. Both gaming headsets, the JBL Quantum 800 and the Razer Blackshark V2, are from the year 2020. Thus, the technical starting point is not very different.
Connection options
Let's start with the connectivity options from JBL Quantum 800 and Razer Blackshark V2. Both give you the option to be wired. A wired connection reduces connection problems and interference, which is an advantage. In return, the cable can possibly interfere.
Radio offers the disadvantage that there can be interference in the verdinbung. In addition, with radio you are usually dependent on a battery, which can also go flat during use. There is one more difference in the connection. The JBL Quantum 800* can be connected wirelessly, unlike the Razer Blackshark V2. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.
Cable and battery
In this comparison, only the JBL Quantum 800 has a built-in battery. The battery life is up to JBL Quantum 800.
The cable can only be removed on the JBL Quantum 800. This is advantageous when a headset is used or transported wirelessly.
Audio
Both gaming headsets have a driver of 50 mm and thus do not differ. The bigger the driver, the better and louder low frequencies can be reproduced. However, it depends on more factors and can therefore only be taken as a small benchmark.
For the JBL Quantum 800 the frequency range starts at 20 Hz. For the Razer Blackshark V2 the value is at 12 Hz. The end is at JBL Quantum 800 for the 40000 Hz and at Razer Blackshark V2 for the 28000 Hz. What is really important here is the range between 50 Hz and 10,000 Hz, which is covered by just about every headset nowadays.
The higher the impedance, the more power a speaker can produce. Also the sound becomes clearer. With a value of 32 Ω both models are equal here.
Microphone
Both headsets have an integrated microphone, but you can only adjust it on the Razer Blackshark V2. Only with the Razer Blackshark V2 you have the possibility to take off the microphone. This can be advantageous if you don't need it or want to transport your headset.
The microphone frequency range of the JBL Quantum 800 starts at 20 Hz. The microphone of the Razer Blackshark V2 starts at 12 Hz. The microphone of the JBL Quantum 800 ends at a frequency range of 40000 Hz. The frequency range from the microphone of the Razer Blackshark V2 ends at 28000 Hz.
Volume control and mute
Almost every gaming headset offers the possibility of volume control and mute. So it is also in this case.
Both models offer the option of muting. The operation is done for the JBL Quantum 800 and Razer Blackshark V2 by Auricle.
Which headset has more features?
Finally, let's take a look at the equipment. Here, some models have lighting. This is where the two headsets differ. Only the JBL Quantum 800 has an illumination. However, this does not necessarily make the Razer Blackshark V2 worse, since it only has optical effects.
Furthermore, some headsets have freely programmable buttons, as is also known from gaming mice or keyboards. But you have to do without this for the JBL Quantum 800 and Razer Blackshark V2.
