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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and value long battery life and portability highly, the JLab Go Air Pop would be better for you; they're also more suited for exercise due to their sweatproof certification. However, if you're willing to invest a bit more for overall better sound quality, especially while gaming thanks to a low latency mode, and you desire additional features like a compatible app for customization, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless might be the better option. While the JLabs are great for casual listening and offer excellent build quality, the Razors provide more advanced technology with virtual surround sound and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
Good for music
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.1/10
6.6/10
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
5.5/10
8.6/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1/10
7.9/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5/10
8.1/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7/10
5.6/10
The JLab Go Air Pop and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Air Pop to have excellent build quality, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
"The JLab GO Air POP is a great option for anyone on a tight budget. This pair of true wireless earbuds checks all the boxes for earbud essentials, and performs pretty well in most areas. The microphone isn't great, but that's to be expected for something this inexpensive."
"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 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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