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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Etymotic ER2SE earbuds offer superior overall sound quality and noise isolation but lack wireless connectivity and built-in controls, making them best for static activities where audiophile-grade sound is a priority. They come with a detachable cable, suggesting longer durability but are not as comfortable for all users. In contrast, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds are wireless with a convenient charging case, built-in microphone, app customizations, and a comfortable fit, making them more suited for active use, including exercise and gaming due to their low latency mode. However, their overall sound quality and noise isolation are slightly lower than the Etymotics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Etymotic ER2SE
- Very good for music
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.8
6.6
The Etymotic ER2SE is very good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
6.2
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Etymotic ER2SE is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
5.6
The Etymotic ER2SE is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.1
The Etymotic ER2SE is excellent for noise reduction, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Etymotic ER2SE does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Etymotic ER2SE are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
7.8
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Etymotic ER2SE are both good for TV and video.
Cost
$100
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Etymotic ER2SE has a price of $100 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Etymotic ER2SE to have excellent build quality, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality.
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How the Etymotic ER2SE and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Etymotic ER2SE | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Etymotic | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2019 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 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 | 9.1/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | April 2022
"Etymotic isn’t playing around: it takes audio seriously and has mastered the art of the noise-isolation earphone. Sure, the fit of the earbuds looks silly but it’s a signature Etymotic thing and could be considered charming by some. If you’re looking for best-in-class audio for a realistic price, the ER2SE is it."
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 Etymotic
Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.
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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