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JBL has been riding the crest of a wave of success with its Quantum range of headsets. Over the course of the past several years, these products have been particularly successful in reaching a price point that falls somewhere in the lower middle of the range while also providing reliable audio quality and a variety of useful functions. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the audio brand is doubling down on its previous release of truly wireless gaming earbuds from the previous year; the JBL Quantum TWS.
The new TWS Air model is already available for purchase in the United States and is scheduled to become available in the United Kingdom in the very near future. Because the stemless buds will be included in this category among a vast selection of other successful gaming headsets, I decided to test the Airs for a period of two weeks to determine how well they hold up.
JBL Quantum TWS Air Specifications
JBL has carved out a respectable sliver of the market as a result of their commitment to delivering high-quality audio to gamers at prices that are affordable across a wide range of price points.
Specification | Details |
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Driver Size | 10mm Dynamic drivers |
Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
Battery Life | Up to 5 hours (earbuds) |
Up to 20 hours (with charging case) | |
Water Resistance | IPX5 |
Voice Assistant | Yes (Google Assistant, Siri) |
Weight (per earbud) | 5 grams |
Charging Interface | USB-C |
JBL Quantum TWS Air: Design

The build quality of the JBL Quantum TWS Airs is truly amazing, especially when one considers that they can be purchased for less than one hundred dollars. The stem that was present on the previous model has been removed on this iteration, putting the TWS range into conformity with the more opulent earbuds produced by companies such as Samsung and Sony.
Each bud has a durable matte plastic structure with a touch of gloss on the top, giving it a sense of being exceptionally sturdy. Not only that, but they are extremely light both in the hand and in the ear, providing for a weightless experience that we wasn’t able to seem to duplicate among the gaming earbuds that we have tucked away for comparison. Not only that, but they are particularly light both in the hand and in the ear. You can buy this earbuds from its official website
JBL Quantum TWS Air: Sound Quality
You get clean sound and a satisfyingly strong bass with the JBL Quantum TWS Airs, which is about what you’d expect from earphones costing $100. The quality never dips even at the highest volumes, making it ideal for both music and video games.
The Airs’ ability to accurately portray more delicate ambient noises, such as the footfall that can signify the difference between life and death in games like Overwatch and Valorant, particularly pleased us.
A press on the left earbud (configurable via the app) toggles between the headphones’ noise-cancelling and Ambient Aware modes, which were the real show-stoppers for us. The TWS airs aren’t just for gaming anymore; with their seamless transition between natural-sounding ambient audio and surprisingly powerful noise cancellation, they’re the ideal companion for everyday life and noisy public transportation.
JBL Quantum TWS Air: Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.2 is built into the JBL Quantum TWS headphones and speakers. This comes with a few additional features in addition to those found in Bluetooth 5.0; but, as far as we can determine, JBL is not making use of these features with the Quantum TWS. For example, Bluetooth 5.2 has a higher transfer rate, but this distinction is somewhat meaningless because JBL has its own wireless system that uses a dongle.
In a similar vein, it would appear that these do not allow multipoint Bluetooth. Again, this makes perfect sense in this scenario because JBL prioritizes the usage of its very own Dual Source technology, which enables a seamless transition between a Bluetooth connection and the use of the wireless dongle.
Final Words
The JBL Quantum TWS Air is a wonderful choice that you should consider if you value mobility and adaptability in your wireless headphones. JBL offers a quality gaming earphone that can easily be taken with you on the move, and it continues to offer amazing audio while you are out and about, in contrast to other brands such as the ROG Cetra TWS and the Razer Hammerhead, which have failed to impress us.
JBL Quantum TWS Air review: The good and The bad
The battery life of the JBL Quantum TWS Air earphones isn’t terrible either, which is a plus. On a single charge, the battery may last for up to eight hours of use.
The Good
- Sleek stemless buds with light weight
- Solid build quality
The Bad
- Don’t feel super secure in-ear
Questions and Answers
The JBL Reflect flow has a water resistance rating of IPX7, making it suitable for use in the shower.
With a battery life of up to 25 hours, you may listen for longer without losing comfort.