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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and frequent calls or meetings, the EPOS PC38X headphones are superior due to their excellent microphone and audio quality; however, they lack wireless capability and are less portable. On the other hand, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds offer good portability, a decent mic, and a more exercise-friendly design with sweat resistance, but they might not provide the same level of sound experience for gaming or lengthy sessions at a desk as the EPOS does. Consider the EPOS PC38X if your focus is on audio quality and stationary use versus the Razer for convenience and an active lifestyle. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.5
6.6
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
10.0
8.6
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good.
Phone Calls
10.0
5.4
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
5.6
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
7.9
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$125
$95
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The EPOS PC38X has a price of $125 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $95.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and EPOS PC38X both have very good build quality.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| EPOS PC38X | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$125 | $95 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 249.4 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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