Three new JBL gaming headsets are coming in 2026, one with high-end features

JBL announced three gaming headsets for the US market in 2026, led by the flagship Quantum 950X which features Hi‑Res certified audio, hot‑swappable batteries and a wireless base station.

JBL used its CES 2026 announcements to reveal three new gaming headsets set for the US market in 2026. The company highlighted a new flagship model, the Quantum 950X, and two lower‑priced options. The headsets vary in connectivity and feature sets, with release months and US prices provided for each model. Some of the models have already appeared in Europe in similar form. Key details: - JBL announced three new gaming headsets for the US market in 2026: the Quantum 950X, Quantum 650X, and Quantum 250. - The Quantum 950X is wireless, uses 50mm carbon dynamic drivers with Hi‑Res Certified Audio, includes a spare hot‑swappable battery for a combined 50 hours, and ships with a wireless base station for EQ, game‑chat balance, and customizable RGB; it also has a 6mm cardioid microphone with AI background noise reduction, spatial sound support, and 3D head tracking; it is scheduled for April 2026 in black at $399.95. - The Quantum 650X is priced at $199.95, omits the wireless base station and 3D head tracking, and keeps spatial audio, premium drivers, and the AI‑powered microphone; it is listed in black. - The Quantum 250 is a wired, lightweight model priced at $79.95, offered in black or white, due in March 2026, and retains the drivers, spatial audio support, and a microphone. - The Quantum 250 was announced for Europe at Gamescom 2025, and European shoppers can already buy Quantum 650 and 950 models that appear similar to the US 650X and 950X. Summary: JBL’s lineup covers a range of price points from a feature‑rich flagship to budget wired options and is slated to reach US buyers in March and April 2026. The 950X introduces features such as Hi‑Res audio, hot‑swappable batteries and a wireless base station while the 650X and 250 provide lower‑cost alternatives with fewer features. Prices and US release months are specified for each model. Further details on UK availability were not announced.