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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize comfort and listening quality for music and TV, the AKG K361 headphones are a solid choice, though they are not suitable for taking calls. They're wired, have a good build, and offer a nice soundstage, but can't be used wirelessly and lack a built-in microphone. On the other hand, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds are more versatile, offering a built-in mic and high performance for gaming. They're also portable and suitable for exercise, thanks to their wireless design and water resistance. If budget is a concern, the Razer earbuds tend to be less expensive. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the AKG K361
  • Good for music
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

7.5
K361
Hammerhead True Wireless
6.6
The AKG K361 is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.

Gaming

6.3
K361
Hammerhead True Wireless
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the AKG K361 is only fair.

Phone Calls

3.2
K361
Hammerhead True Wireless
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and AKG K361 are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.0
K361
Hammerhead True Wireless
5.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and AKG K361 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.

Noise Reduction

6.0
K361
Hammerhead True Wireless
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.

Battery

N/A
K361
Hammerhead True Wireless
5.0 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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TV and Video

7.8
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Hammerhead True Wireless
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and AKG K361 are both good for TV and video.

Cost

$99
K361
Hammerhead True Wireless
$100
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The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.

Build Quality

8.5
K361
Hammerhead True Wireless
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and AKG K361 both have very good build quality.

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How the AKG K361 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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AKG K361Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
AKG K361Razer Hammerhead True Wireless

GENERAL

Price
$99
$100
Brand
AKGRazer
Release Date
July 1, 2018August 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.5/106.6/10
Phone Calls Score
3.3/105.5/10
Gaming Score
6.4/108.7/10
TV and Video Score
7.9/107.9/10
Exercise Score
4.3/107.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A5 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A1 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.2
Case Battery Life
N/A36

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
6/108.2/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A8.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.7/10
Comfort score
7.6/108.2/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
219 Grams5 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

Shopping

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AKG K361

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Alex Rowe | November 2019
"The K361 retains much of what makes the K371 such a winner, though it has a leaner sound, and the build changes made to trim the price down are immediately apparent. Still, it’s another excellent offering from AKG, and other companies in this fight should either be very worried or quickly designing updates to their old models."

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless

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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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