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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation and comfort for long listening sessions, especially during air travel, the JBL Live 770NC headphones would be a better choice, and they also offer a foldable design for easier storage. However, if you're looking for earbuds with a more secure fit during exercise, low latency for gaming, and the convenience of a smaller form factor, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless could suit you better. Keep in mind that the JBLs are slightly more expensive and come with a detachable cable for wired use, while the Razers are typically less expensive and feature sweat proofing for more intense activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.4
6.6
The JBL Live 770NC is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
5.6
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 770NC is good.
Battery
76.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$130
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
Build Quality
8.0
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JBL Live 770NC are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
5.6
The JBL Live 770NC and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the JBL Live 770NC and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live 770NC | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$130 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 76 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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The Verge
Chris Welch | August 2019
"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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