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If you prioritize microphone quality and build for gaming and watching videos, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless holds an advantage, especially with its low latency mode suited for these activities. For those who cycle through different Apple devices and desire seamless integration, the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) might be preferable, but their latency can be limiting for TV and gaming use. If having a sweatproof option is crucial for exercise, Razer is the better choice. While AirPods offer ear detection and wireless charging case, the Razer counterpart has longer battery life and an app that provides audio controls and customization. Give Feedback
Advantages of the Apple Airpods (2nd generation)
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
5.8
6.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair for music, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Gaming
4.8
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
5.4
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is only fair for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
5.6
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
5.4
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Battery
4.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has 4 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has a price of $149 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
Build Quality
7.6
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods (2nd generation) | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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 Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
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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