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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
Music
7.5
6.6
The AKG K361 is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.2
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
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
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
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
TV and Video
7.8
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and AKG K361 are both good for TV and video.
Cost
$119
$116
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The AKG K361 has a price of $119 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $116.
Build Quality
8.5
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
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$119 | $116 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 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 | 6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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AKG K361
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Medium
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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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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