A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ipX4

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds'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.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds are resistant to sweat

JBL Tour Pro 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 Tour Pro 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 Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 13mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds driver unit is 13mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds by 3mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 20hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 20,000hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20,000hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 91db/mw

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

SPL, 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.

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Battery Life

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 3hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's battery life is 3 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds by 7 hours . Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 13hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's case is said to have a charge of 13 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 by 17 hours

Charge Time

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 1.5hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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 status of your device and case.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to 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 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JBL Tour Pro 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 Tour Pro 2 v5.3

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 range, 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 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 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

Has Aac

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Tour Pro 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 fine with your MacBook. If you are planning 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 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.

Audio Latency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 60ms

JBL Tour Pro 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 Tour Pro 2 6only

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds have 2 microphones.

While the JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6, more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds -42dbv/pa

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The extent 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 earbud microphone can recognize.

Highest Mic Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 5,000hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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 known as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 300hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds's lowest mic frequency is 300Hz, low frequencies are better 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

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tour Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds 2years

JBL Tour Pro 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds	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	13mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
	sound pressure level	91db/mw	✗
POWER	battery life	3hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	13hours	30hours
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.3
	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	✓	✓
	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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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

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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