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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality and bass are your top priorities along with longer battery life and you don't mind spending a bit more, then the Beats Solo 3 would be a great fit for you. They are over-ear headphones that provide better noise isolation and can be more comfortable for extended use. However, if you're looking for something more compact and suitable for exercise, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless would be a better choice due to their in-ear design and IPX4 water resistance, though they might have shorter battery life and less robust sound compared to the Beats. Make sure to consider how you'll be using them – if you need something portable for on-the-go and fitness activities, the Razer might serve you well, but for home or travel use where sound quality and comfort are key, the Beats could justify the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless.
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.7
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Battery
41.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$117
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
Build Quality
8.0
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Beats Solo 3 both have very good build quality, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.3
6.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Beats Solo 3 are both only fair for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
5.6
The Beats Solo 3 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 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 | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."
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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