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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and a premium build, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ might be the choice for you, although they come at a higher cost. They offer active noise canceling, which is great for air travel and noisy environments. However, if gaming and watching TV are your primary uses, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless with its low latency mode would be more suitable, and they are more affordable. The Razers also have a longer battery life in their case. Both are sweatproof and have integrated mics, but only the Beoplay EQ supports wireless charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.2
5.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
5.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$176
$95
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $95.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both only fair for music.
Gaming
8.4
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.9
8.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless both have very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $95 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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