A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 5 ip55

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ipX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means 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, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 5 has a higher liquid rating than Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds

Weight

Jabra Elite 5 10g

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Jabra Elite 5 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

ANC uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 5 have ANC enabling 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 noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

Jabra Elite 5 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 13mm

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds driver unit is 13mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds by 7mm , as many tend to believe 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 20hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 20,000hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 20,000hz

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 91db/mw

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's measurement is 91dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 3hours

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's battery life is 3 hours, these last less 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Jabra Elite 5's battery life is more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds by 6 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 13hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's case is said to have a full charge of 13 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours, more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds by 14 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 1.5hours

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

Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Jabra Elite 5 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds v5

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 10meters

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 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 a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 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.

The Jabra Elite 5 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.

Audio Latency

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 60ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 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

Jabra Elite 5 6only

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 2only

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have 2 microphones.

Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6, more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Mic Sensitivity

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds -42dbv/pa

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 5,000hz

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's highest mic frequency is 5,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 300hz

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's lowest mic frequency is 300Hz, low frequencies are best for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

The Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

Jabra Elite 5 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

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

Jabra Elite 5 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 5 2years

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 2years

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 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.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2Years, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds .

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Jabra Elite 5 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Jabra Elite 5 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 5	Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip55	ipX4
	weight	10g	✗
	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	6mm	13mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
	sound pressure level	✗	91db/mw
POWER	battery life	9hours	3hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	13hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	audio latency	✗	60ms
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	mic sensitivity	✗	-42dbv/pa
	highest mic frequency	✗	5,000hz
	lowest mic frequency	✗	300hz
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	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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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 Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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