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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats EP are on-ear headphones which means they have a larger form factor and provide a good overall sound quality with a wired connection that could be suitable for a stationary listening experience. They are not ideal for exercise due to their design and lack of sweatproof certification. Choose the Beats EP for focused listening sessions and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless for a more flexible, active lifestyle. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very 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
8.1
6.6
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.2
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
5.6
The Beats EP is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Beats EP does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.0
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Beats EP both have very good build quality, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.6
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Beats EP are both good for TV and video.
Cost
$100
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | 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 | 4.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | N/A | 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 | 8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Headphonecheck
Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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