Overall Score 5.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) | JBL Endurance Peak |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ipX7 |
weight | ✗ | 30g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 16hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 22,000hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6.5hours | 4hours |
battery life of charging case | 26hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 75mah | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v4.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
audio latency | 60ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 1only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | supports fast charging | ✓ | ✗ |
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 rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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.
In comparison to the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen), JBL Endurance Peak have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak
The JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Endurance Peak also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Endurance Peak have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance
JBL Endurance Peak's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.
An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Endurance Peak also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
JBL Endurance Peak too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
JBL Endurance Peak driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making both JBL Endurance Peak, and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) similar in how loud their sound can get
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, this means that
JBL Endurance Peak produce a juicier bass than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22,000Hz, this means that
JBL Endurance Peak produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'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 Endurance Peak's battery life is
less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 2.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a full charge of 26 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Endurance Peak's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 2 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JBL Endurance Peak takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 0.5 hours
JBL Endurance Peak's battery capacity is 75mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Endurance Peak too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Endurance Peak has a Bluetooth version of 4.2,
older than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Endurance Peak have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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.
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have 4 microphones.
While the JBL Endurance Peak microphones are 1,
less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 3
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The JBL Endurance Peak too have a control panel on them.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 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 Endurance Peak have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 1 Years
.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Endurance Peak also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
JBL Endurance Peak too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.