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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise canceling and expect to use your headphones for air travel, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC may be the better choice for you due to their excellent noise isolation and comfortable over-ear form, although they have a bulkier design and are heavier. Conversely, if you want earbuds that are more suitable for gaming or exercise, with a low latency game mode and sweatproof certification, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless would be more appropriate, offering very good sound quality and portability along with a lighter, more discreet stem design. Keep in mind that the Razers lack a cable, making them purely wireless, whereas the JLabs offer both wired and wireless options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
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
6.0/10
6.6/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both only fair for music, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.4/10
8.6/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
7.9/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
8.1/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good.
Battery
70.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
"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.”"
Get a great deal on the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC or the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
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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