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 Tour Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ✗ |
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 | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 20hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 20,000hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6.5hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 26hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 60ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✗ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'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.
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 matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance
JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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 Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 3.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a full charge of 26 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 4 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Tour Pro 2 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
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 Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tour Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
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 JBL Tour Pro 2 also have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
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 earbuds.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.
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.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.