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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH M40X are over-ear, wired headphones known for their excellent sound quality and soundstage, making them suitable for immersive music listening and TV watching due to their low latency. However, they are not ideal for exercise and lack a built-in microphone for calls. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds offer the convenience of wireless connectivity with a secure fit for exercise, an integrated microphone for calls, and a specialized game mode that enhances their performance for gaming. They are also more portable and feature active noise canceling, making them a better choice for travel and outdoor use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M40X
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.1
6.6
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is good.
Phone Calls
3.3
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.1
5.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.7
7.9
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for TV and video, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M40X does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
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Cost
$99
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Audio Technica ATH M40X has a price of $99 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
Build Quality
8.2
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Audio Technica ATH M40X both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M40X and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audio Technica ATH M40X | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $100 | ||
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 | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 5.3/10 | 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 | 8.2/10 | 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) | 245 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Soundguys
Lily Katz | August 2023
"If you were to pick one headset to fill all of your needs, the ATH-M40x is a great buy with its sub-$100 price tag, pleasant sound quality, and accessories. Whether you need to use it for live monitoring, a midnight editing session, or to underscore a campus walk, the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is a great companion."
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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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