At Gamescom 2025, JBL has announced five new products: three Quantum gaming headsets, all powered by an updated JBL QuantumENGINE, and two open-ear lifestyle headphones built on the company’s JBL OpenSound technology.
Quantum series refreshed with new engine and flagship headset
The gaming-focused JBL Quantum 950, 650, and 250 headsets headline JBL’s Gamescom 2025 announcement. All three are built around a new 50mm carbon dynamic driver and run on the upgraded JBL QuantumENGINE, which now delivers Quantum Spatial Sound across the entire range for the first time. This is a nice addition, ensuring similar technological advance is available to consumers regardless of budget.
JBL says the new Quantum series introduces a “refreshed design” aimed at greater comfort for long sessions. Availability dates for the Quantum headsets have not yet been confirmed, so I’ll updated this article once I know and also include links to reviews when we get the products in for testing.
JBL Quantum 950
The Quantum 950 is JBL’s flagship gaming headset and introduces active noise cancelling, 3D head tracking, and a wireless base station that doubles as a charging dock and 2.4 GHz dongle. It uses a dual hot-swappable battery system, with each cell rated at 25 hours.
The headset includes a flip-up 6 mm boom microphone with mute LED, Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.4 GHz wireless, along with support for multipoint connections. The headset will be available in black and white, with RGB now limited to just the base station. The Quantum 950 will be available in Ireland for €349.99.
JBL Quantum 650
The JBL Quantum 650 was also revealed at Gamescome 2025, and it covers the mid-range as a wireless headset featuring the same driver platform and spatial audio, but without ANC or the charging dock. It will work across PC and console.
JBL lists the battery as 45 hours. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity and features RGB lighting on the earcups. You’ll be able to pick these up in black, white, purple, and teal for €149.99.
JBL Quantum 250
Rounding out the Gamescom 2025 announcements for JBL’s gaming range is the Quantum 250. JBL call this their “plug and play hero”. This is positioned as the company’s the entry-level wired gaming headset. Despite being positioned as a budget option, the Quantum 250 retains the upgraded 50 mm drivers and QuantumENGINE enhancements.
It comes with a detachable boom mic and LED lighting accents, and will be available in black, white, purple, and teal for just €59.99.
Open-ear headphones expand lifestyle range
Outside of JBL’s gaming announcements, the audio specialists also announced two new open-ear models (open ear being something I’m enjoying lately).
JBL Soundgear CLIPS
JBL also announced the Soundgear CLIPS, a lightweight clip-on ear-mounted speakers using air-conduction drivers to keep ears unblocked. The SonicArc design is intended to boost bass and minimise leakage. They feature a 4-microphone array with AI noise reduction, touch controls with app customisation, and IP54 splash resistance.
Battery life is 8 hours plus 24 from the case, with a 10-minute quick charge giving 3 hours of use. They will come in five translucent finishes, including Copper Ghost, Black Ghost, White Ghost, Blue Ghost, and Purple Ghost costing €129.99 and will be available mid-October 2025.
JBL Sense Pro
Finally, to complete JBL’s announcements, is the JBL Sense PRO. These are a more premium open-ear option combining 16.2 mm diamond-like carbon drivers with JBL OpenSound tuning. Features include Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification (via LDAC), Auracast and LE Audio support, adaptive Bass Boost, and JBL Spatial Sound.
For calls, the Sense PRO uses four microphones plus a voice pickup sensor. Rated IP54, the design includes a 20-degree adjustable hinge for fit. Battery life is 38 hours total (8 on earbuds, 30 from case), with a 10-minute charge yielding 4 hours. The JBL Sense Pro will come in Grey, Blue, Purple, White, and Black, costing €179.99, also available mid-October 2025.
