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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget is a concern, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are more affordable and offer a gaming mode with low latency, making them good for gaming and videos. However, if you're looking for superior noise cancellation, sound quality, and integration with Apple devices, the AirPods Pro would be the better choice, albeit at a higher price. The AirPods Pro also have features like spatial audio and a comfortable fit with the transparency mode, which are not present in the Razer option. Consider what's more important to you: cost savings or advanced features and overall sound experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
Good for phone calls
Excellent for air travel
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
Key differences
Gaming
5.1/10
8.6/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.4/10
5.4/10
The Apple Airpods Pro is good for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.3/10
5.6/10
The Apple Airpods Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
5.7/10
7.9/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
8.1/10
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good.
Cost
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The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $260 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
The Apple Airpods Pro and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both only fair for music.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Airpods Pro to have excellent build quality, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."
"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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