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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're focusing on sound quality for music, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 offers a premium experience with better soundstage but at a higher price. While it includes features like aptX Low Latency and active noise canceling, it's heavier and less suitable for exercise compared to the Razer Hammerhead. The Razer, on the other hand, provides a great gaming experience with its low latency gaming mode, and it's more comfortable for extended use, making it better for gaming and general use, and it comes at a lower price. Neither has a significant advantage for TV and video or calls and meetings. The PI7 has slightly better noise isolation, but if you're cost-conscious, the Razer offers many desirable features at a much more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
- The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has no clear advantages over the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless.
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Gaming
8.1
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both very good for gaming, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8
5.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.8
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Battery
3.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$95
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The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has a price of $399 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $95.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.6
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.1
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.9
8.7
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless both have very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bowers and Wilkins PI7 | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $95 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 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 | 5.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.7 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 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 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 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) | 7 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | April 2022
"The primary selling point of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is the charging case that can transmit audio from any analog source to the earbuds. If you have a very specific and clear need for that feature, then the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is for you."
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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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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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