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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

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Music

7.4
Live 770NC
Hammerhead True Wireless
6.6
The JBL Live 770NC is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.

Gaming

5.6
Live 770NC
Hammerhead True Wireless
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

TV and Video

5.8
Live 770NC
Hammerhead True Wireless
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Live 770NC
Hammerhead True Wireless
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 770NC is good.

Battery

76.0 Hours
Live 770NC
Hammerhead True Wireless
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
Live 770NC
Hammerhead True Wireless
$100
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The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.

Build Quality

8.0
Live 770NC
Hammerhead True Wireless
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

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Phone Calls

5.2
Live 770NC
Hammerhead True Wireless
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JBL Live 770NC are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live 770NC
Hammerhead True Wireless
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

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live 770NCRazer Hammerhead True Wireless
JBL Live 770NCRazer Hammerhead True Wireless

GENERAL

Price
$130
$100
Brand
JBLRazer
Release Date
March 1, 2024August 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.5/106.6/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105.5/10
Gaming Score
5.6/108.7/10
TV and Video Score
5.8/107.9/10
Exercise Score
6.1/107.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
76 Hours5 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
2 Hours1 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.2
Case Battery Life
N/A36

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
7/108.2/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/108.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/108.7/10
Comfort score
7/108.2/10
Size
MediumSmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
220 Grams5 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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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