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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and use during exercise or air travel, consider the JBL Live Beam 3, as it offers a "Very Good" score for those activities, along with active noise cancelling which can be a boon for noisy environments. However, they're more costly and might not be the best for watching TV and video or gaming due to their "Poor" score in those areas. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is less expensive and excels in gaming with a "Very Good" score, plus it has a game mode for low latency. It also provides great comfort and is optimized for use with both Android and Apple devices. If budget is a concern, and you value gaming and portability with "Very Good" scores in these areas, the Razer would be the more suitable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.8
6.6
The JBL Live Beam 3 is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$216
$100
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$100
$150
$200
$250
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JBL Live Beam 3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
5.6
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.1
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JBL Live Beam 3 both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Beam 3 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 12 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 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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