A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ipX4

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

IP 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 X'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.

Weight

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 20g

JBL Tune 225TWS 9.8g

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

JBL Tune 225TWS, at 9.8g are lighter than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X with a difference -10.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Tune 225TWS also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 13mm

JBL Tune 225TWS 12mm

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have a unit size of 13mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X by 1mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 20hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20hz

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

JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 20,000hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20,000hz

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 91db/mw

JBL Tune 225TWS 105db/mw

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

JBL Tune 225TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 7hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 5hours

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X's battery life is 7 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.

JBL Tune 225TWS's battery life is less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X by 2 hours . Each 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 X 21hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 20hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X's case has a charge of 21 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 Tune 225TWS's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X by 1 hours

Charge Time

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 1.5hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 2hours

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

JBL Tune 225TWS takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X v5.2

JBL Tune 225TWS v5

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Tune 225TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS 10meters

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Tune 225TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X

Has Aac

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

The JBL Tune 225TWS 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 X 60ms

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 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 X 2only

JBL Tune 225TWS 4only

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have 2 microphones.

The JBL Tune 225TWS microphones are 4, more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X -26dbv/pa

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The extent 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 voice that the microphone can recognize.

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Supports Fast Charging

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The JBL Tune 225TWS too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JBL Tune 225TWS too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

JBL Tune 225TWS also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Tune 225TWS also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Tune 225TWS also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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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 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

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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Category	Features	Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X	JBL Tune 225TWS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	✗
	weight	20g	9.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	13mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
	sound pressure level	91db/mw	105db/mw
POWER	battery life	7hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	20hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	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	2only	4only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	-26dbv/pa	✗
EXTRAS	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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