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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent overall sound quality and best-in-class build quality with the luxury of active noise cancelling, go for the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX; they're great for a wide range of activities including air travel and work well with both Android and Apple devices. However, if gaming is your main focus or you're on a stricter budget, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless with its low latency game mode might better suit your needs, offering very good sound and very good mic quality, all at a midrange price point. Keep in mind, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX features AptX Adaptive codec providing a better audio experience for devices that support it, but lack gaming optimization which the Razer provides. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Key differences
Music
7.9
6.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
8.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good.
TV and Video
8.9
7.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
Build Quality
10.0
8.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 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 | 22 | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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 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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