A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ipX4

JBL Live Free 2 ipX5

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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 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, 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

Weight

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

The JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Free 2'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

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Live Free 2 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Live Free 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 13mm

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds driver unit is 13mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds by 2mm , 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 imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 20hz

JBL Live Free 2 20hz

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

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

Highest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 20,000hz

JBL Live Free 2 20,000hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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 91db/mw

JBL Live Free 2 102db/mw

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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.

JBL Live Free 2's sound pressure level measurement is 102dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 3hours

JBL Live Free 2 7hours

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 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 by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 13hours

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's case has a charge of 13 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 by 15 hours

Charge Time

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 1.5hours

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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

JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell 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 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 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 v5

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

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

JBL Live Free 2 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

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 10meters

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 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

Has Aac

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 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 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Audio Latency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 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 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 2only

JBL Live Free 2 6only

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have 2 microphones.

While the JBL Live Free 2 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.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds -42dbv/pa

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize.

Highest Mic Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 5,000hz

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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

Lowest Mic Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 300hz

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Supports Fast Charging

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Live Free 2 2only

The JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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

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

Warranty Period

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 2years

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Live Free 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may 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	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	13mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
	sound pressure level	91db/mw	102db/mw
POWER	battery life	3hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	13hours	28hours
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	audio latency	60ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
	mic sensitivity	-42dbv/pa	✗
	highest mic frequency	5,000hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	300hz	✗
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

Mic Sensitivity

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

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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