
The JBL Quantum 360 Wireless is a mid-range gaming headset designed for gamers who want to hear every detail in their ears, but don’t want to pay a massive price tag. This headset will cost you £79.99 from the JBL website. Featuring Quantum SURROUND, you have the main features that you expect for a gaming headset however it falls short of offering ANC, QuantumSPHERE 360, and any wired audio capabilities.
When compared to the likes of the JBL Quantum 910, the 360 Wireless headset is clearly a personal preference based on price and required features. But let’s take a closer look.

Design
The JBL Quantum 360 Wireless headset is slightly less chunky than the more expensive models. Although distinct in its shape, any lighting features have been removed and instead, a matt and gloss plastic finish, all in the same colour, has been adopted. The headset is available in white, purple, teal and black. I was sent the eye-catching purple version.
Where I usually bang on about the point of having lighting on a headset (as you can’t see it when wearing them), I felt weirdly underwhelmed by the lightless headset that sat before me. Although “JBL” was engraved on the ear cups, there was nothing to shout out what I had. Maybe deep down the whole powering up of a headset and seeing the illumination course through the headset structure does do something for me!
Lifting the headset from the box, I almost flung it up in the air. While the previous Quantum 910 weighed 420 grams, the Quantum 360 was only 255 grams. The light weight of the headset was much welcome. However, alongside the plastic unilluminated look of the headset, it did add to the cheapness feel. Would the holding back of components, features and looks impact the sound quality that JBL is renowned for?

Features
The JBL Quantum 360 Wireless headset is powered by two 40mm dynamic drivers, delivering a wide frequency range for rich audio from 20Hz to 20kHz. The drivers are tuned to emphasize clarity and detail and have an impedance of 32 ohms. In comparison to the more expensive Quantum 910, the drivers on the Quantum 360 are 10mm smaller however mainly have the same ranges. Breathable fabric replaced leatherette ear cushions, while memory foam still ensured that there was good cushioning around your ears.
When it comes to the physical buttons, the Quantum 360 Wireless uses the standard JBL button and dial layout as seen on their other headsets.
Left Ear Cup:
Volume dial
Microphone mute button
Game-chat balance dial
USB-C charging port
Right Ear Cup:
Power button with slider for Bluetooth pairing

The colour-matched omni-directional mic is detachable and plugs into the headset. The idea is to simply bend the boom arm into place. There is a removable black pop filter that you can place on the end to stop you sounding like Darth Vader. It would have been nicer if the filter had the same colour as the headset though. There is no visual indicator that the mic is muted, instead there is an audible chime when the mute mic button is pressed.
Tech
The JBL Quantum 360 Wireless features Quantum Surround, their 7.1 cinematic experience. There is no ANC or QuantumSPHERE 360 tech here. Everything is kept to a basic level given the price. If external distractions is something that needs muting then the Quantum 910 is where you should be looking.
Connection is via the supplied low latency 2.4GHz Wireless USB A dongle or 5.2 Bluetooth. Although a wired connection is not prevalent, sorry DAC users, the Quantum 360 can be used across all platforms utilising either the dongle or Bluetooth connection.
The JBL QuantumENGINE software can be used on PC to adjust EQ levels, change your head size for the Quantum Surround experience as well as turn on side-tone for the mic and adjust performance.

Performance
The JBL Quantum 360 Wireless was put through its paces over many gaming and music sessions.
The JBL Sound performed admirably. Low and high tones came through the headset clearly without any muffle. I tend to like my bass for the immersion of explosions but also enjoy making out the higher-end sounds of footsteps to give me the pointer on which direction they are coming from. Finishing at the top of most of my games, clearly, something was working well! The headset, also being Discord certified, helped to provide a smooth experience while operating alongside my gaming sessions.

I can confirm that the 22-hour battery life is accurate, having drained the headset down multiple times. One huge benefit of the 40mm drivers and slender build of the headset is definitely the comfort factor. Having 255 grams balanced across your head makes the headset feel almost non-existent. Combined with the breathable fabric ear cushions, leads to more pleasure when using the headset for a long period.
Final Thoughts
The JBL Quantum 360 Wireless headset is a great entry/mid-level headset for gamers seeking a wireless experience that provides good sound quality, comfort, and basic function. For me, no ANC is a bit of a challenge as I tend to game alongside others, and although in the same chat, you end up hearing them twice, albeit slightly at different times. For the price though, it is hard to complain too much. The build is solid and the ability to fold the headset flat is a bonus for storage.
I award the JBL Quantum 360 Wireless headset the Thumb Culture Gold Award!
Disclaimer: A sample was received in order to write this review.
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