A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ipX4

JBL Live Free 2 ipX5

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 the second value of 4 means 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 True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen), JBL Live Free 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 Free 2 has a higher liquid rating than Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Weight

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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.

Both JBL Live Free 2 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -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 volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) and JBL Live Free 2 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 10mm

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 1mm , a common assumption 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 20hz

JBL Live Free 2 20hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 20,000hz

JBL Live Free 2 20,000hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Live Free 2 102db/mw

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Live Free 2's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 6.5hours

JBL Live Free 2 7hours

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 before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Live Free 2's battery life is more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 0.5 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 26hours

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 26 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours, more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 2 hours

Charge Time

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 1.5hours

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Live Free 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) v5.2

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 10meters

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Has Aac

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) will work well with your iPhone. 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.

Audio Latency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 60ms

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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.

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Number Of Microphones

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 4only

JBL Live Free 2 6only

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have 4 microphones.

JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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 charge a device.

The JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Live Free 2 2only

JBL Live Free 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JBL Live Free 2 also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

With the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 2years

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Live Free 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)	JBL Live Free 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	ipX5
	weight	✗	9.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	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	✗	102db/mw
POWER	battery life	6.5hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	26hours	28hours
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	audio latency	60ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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