Overall Score 7.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed | JBL Live Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ipX5 |
weight | 12g | 9.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 20hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 20,000hz | |
sound pressure level | 95db/mw | 93db/mw | |
POWER | battery life | 6.5hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 3hours | 2hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 65mah | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 40ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | ✗ | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -26dbv/pa | -38dbv/pa | |
highest mic frequency | 10,000hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 100hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2years | 1years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed by -2.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have sweat resistance
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have stereo speakers, what this means is that Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed by 1mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed's measurement is 95dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed's battery life is 6.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed by 3.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed by 6 hours
It takes 3 hours to fully charge the Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed by 1 hours
JBL Live Pro 2's battery power is 65mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have a latency of 40ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.
While the JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency as a transducer.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
JBL Live Pro 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Live Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed by 1 Years
.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.