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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize budget-friendly options and primarily need earbuds for casual listening and making calls, Apple Earpods could be a suitable choice despite their lack of wireless connectivity and noise cancellation. On the other hand, if you are willing to spend more for advanced features such as true wireless freedom, better sound isolation, and potentially longer battery life, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless may be more appropriate, particularly for active lifestyles or gaming thanks to lower latency. Keep in mind that true wireless earbuds like the Razer can offer more portability at the expense of being easier to lose compared to wired options like the Earpods. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Earpods
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.8
6.6
The Apple Earpods is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.4
The Apple Earpods is very good for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4
5.6
The Apple Earpods is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Apple Earpods is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Apple Earpods does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$116
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Apple Earpods has a price of $20 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $116.
Build Quality
7.6
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality, while the Apple Earpods has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.3
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Apple Earpods are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.4
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Apple Earpods are both good for TV and video.
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How the Apple Earpods and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Earpods | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $116 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2012 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.5 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | Integrated | |
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Apple Earpods
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CNN Underscored
Michael Andronico | May 2023
"Apple’s wired buds sound just fine for the price, and their handy inline controls and clear microphone give them an edge on wireless earbuds that are much more expensive. Plus, you never have to worry about running out of battery — or worse, a stray earbud going missing."
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 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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