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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer an over-ear design with better overall sound quality, noise isolation, and no need for charging, go for the Audio Technica ATH M30X, but these are not as portable and lack a built-in microphone. Alternatively, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are compact, offer a high-quality microphone, better call performance, and sweatproof design ideal for exercise, but they come at a higher price, and you'll need to manage battery life. They also have game mode for lower latency, which is great for gaming but they do not offer active noise cancellation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M30X
- 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
7.6
6.6
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
6.6
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Audio Technica ATH M30X are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9
5.6
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M30X does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$95
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Audio Technica ATH M30X has a price of $89 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $95.
Build Quality
7.2
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X has good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.9
7.9
The Audio Technica ATH M30X and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both good for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audio Technica ATH M30X | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $95 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 7.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Audio Technica ATH M30X
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x is a great choice for anybody that needs a decent set of over-ear studio monitors. While the frequency response is not totally spot on, it works for basically every situation reasonably well. The sound quality and reasonably good comfort promote its candidacy as a great pick for $69 USD."
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 Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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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