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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value call quality and a range of built-in controls, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 could be a better choice despite its higher cost, with features like LDAC codec support and an excellent score for calls and meetings. On the other hand, for budget-conscious and gaming enthusiasts, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless offers a very good gaming experience and costs less. It also has a low latency Game mode, which is great for gaming but lacks in music and calls performance compared to the Audio Technica. Neither have wireless charging, but the Razer has a longer combined battery life, which could be crucial if you're frequently on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
Good for music
Excellent for phone calls
Very good for TV and video
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has no clear advantages over the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7.
Key differences
Music
7.3/10
6.6/10
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Phone Calls
9.1/10
5.4/10
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1/10
5.6/10
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$100
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$100
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$200
$250
$300
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
8.2/10
7.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 to be very good for TV and video, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
8.1/10
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.7/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
"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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