JBL introduces Quantum 520 full-size wireless gaming headset

JBL has introduced the Quantum 520 to its Quantum gaming range. The full-size wireless headset uses 50 mm dynamic drivers incorporating carbon-based damping material. It is available in Europe and the United Kingdom, with suggested retail prices of €99 and £89 respectively.

Connection options include low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.4 and wired USB-C audio. The Quantum 520 supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, with features dependent on the connection and platform. Over USB, it supports Hi-Res Audio playback and has a specified frequency response of 20 Hz to 40 kHz.

JBL Quantum Spatial Sound is available through the QuantumENGINE software, which also allows users to save personalized audio profiles. A real-time sound-direction visualizer is included in the software. The headset has a specified impedance of 32 ohms and a maximum sound pressure level of 94 dB.

The detachable boom microphone uses a 6 mm cardioid capsule with a specified frequency response of 100 Hz to 8 kHz. QuantumENGINE provides microphone noise-reduction controls and keyboard-noise suppression. The Quantum 520 also has Zoom certification.

A 500 mAh lithium-ion battery provides up to 30 hours of music playback or 28 hours of talk time over the 2.4 GHz connection. Over Bluetooth, those figures are up to 37 hours for music and 30 hours for calls. A full recharge takes less than three hours, while a five-minute charge provides approximately one hour of operation. The headset can continue operating while charging over USB-C.