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Category | Features | JLab Go Air Pop | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ipX4 |
weight | 7.4g | ✗ | |
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 | 6mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 20hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 20,000hz | |
sound pressure level | 103db/mw | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 6.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 26hours | |
charge time | 2.2hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | 43mah | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.1 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
audio latency | ✗ | 60ms | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✗ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -42dbv/pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2years | 2years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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.
Compared to the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen), JLab Go Air Pop have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JLab Go Air Pop also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance
JLab Go Air Pop's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JLab Go Air Pop 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JLab Go Air Pop also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 4mm
, 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 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 while at it.
JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air Pop's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
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 before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JLab Go Air Pop's battery life is
more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 1.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s case has a charge of 26 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
JLab Go Air Pop'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 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 extended periods.
JLab Go Air Pop takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 0.7 hours
JLab Go Air Pop's battery power is 43mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
The 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.
JLab Go Air Pop too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
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.
JLab Go Air Pop too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JLab Go Air Pop has a Bluetooth version of 5.1,
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 to connect via Bluetooth.
JLab Go Air Pop 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 fine 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.
The JLab Go Air Pop 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.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have 4 microphones.
The JLab Go Air Pop microphones are 2,
less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 sound that the microphone can recognize.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JLab Go Air Pop too support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
JLab Go Air Pop 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. JLab Go Air Pop have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)
.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JLab Go Air Pop too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
JLab Go Air Pop too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.