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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality and comfort are paramount, and you're willing to invest more, consider the Beats Powerbeats Pro; they offer excellent audio and are great for active users due to their secure fit. Conversely, if you're on a budget and value a good balance between performance and cost, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds are a viable choice, especially if you prefer a gaming-optimized experience with low latency. However, note that the Beats typically have better battery life and durability, which might make them more cost-effective in the long run despite the higher initial price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.4
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
5.6
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$250
$95
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $250 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $95.
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Key similarities
Music
6.5
6.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both only fair for music.
Build Quality
8.8
8.7
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $95 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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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