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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation for air travel and want an on-ear form with the option to use a cable, the JBL Live 670NC might suit you, but be aware that they're not great for gaming or TV due to poor sound quality in those areas. On the other hand, if you're looking for earbuds that excel in gaming with very good sound quality and low latency, especially if you're gaming on a mobile device, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is better. However, the Razor lacks active noise cancelling, so it might not be ideal for noisy environments. Keep in mind the Razers are optimized for both Android and Apple, and are more portable due to their smaller size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 670NC
Good for phone calls
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for exercise
Key differences
Gaming
5.4/10
8.6/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live 670NC is poor.
Phone Calls
7.4/10
5.4/10
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6/10
5.6/10
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
5.5/10
7.9/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live 670NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7/10
8.1/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
Battery
65.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.7/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JBL Live 670NC both have very good build quality, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has somewhat better build quality.
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
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About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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