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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless offer better microphone quality, call and meeting performance, and battery life, making them a solid choice for work-related use and extended calls. They also connect via a wire if needed and include boom mic style for clarity. However, for gaming and exercise, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless might be preferable due to their low-latency 'Game mode', sweatproof design, and lighter weight. The Razer earbuds also support the AAC codec, which is optimal for Apple devices. Neither earbud has active noise cancelling, so if isolation from surrounding noise is a priority, consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.3
5.4
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
5.6
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
60.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$79
$95
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $95.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.6
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both only fair for music.
Gaming
8.8
8.6
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.9
7.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab JBuds Work Wireless to have excellent build quality, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $95 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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PC Magazine
Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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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 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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