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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Etymotic ER4XR boasts superior noise isolation, which would be advantageous for air travel or quiet listening environments, but it is not wireless, making it a less convenient choice for exercise or mobility. On the other hand, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a comfortable fit, is suitable for gaming due to its low latency feature, and supports wireless charging, offering greater convenience for active use and gaming sessions. The Razer also supports AAC codec, which is preferable for Apple users. However, if audio fidelity is a top priority and you're fine without wireless connectivity, the Etymotic may be worth the higher price. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Etymotic ER4XR
  • 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

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Music

8.0
ER4XR
Hammerhead True Wireless
6.6
The Etymotic ER4XR is very good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.

Gaming

6.2
ER4XR
Hammerhead True Wireless
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Etymotic ER4XR is only fair.

Phone Calls

4.7
ER4XR
Hammerhead True Wireless
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Etymotic ER4XR are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.3
ER4XR
Hammerhead True Wireless
5.6
The Etymotic ER4XR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.

Noise Reduction

9.1
ER4XR
Hammerhead True Wireless
8.1
The Etymotic ER4XR is excellent for noise reduction, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good.

Battery

N/A
ER4XR
Hammerhead True Wireless
5.0 Hours
The Etymotic ER4XR does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$234
ER4XR
Hammerhead True Wireless
$100
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The Etymotic ER4XR has a price of $234 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
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Key similarities

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TV and Video

7.4
ER4XR
Hammerhead True Wireless
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Etymotic ER4XR are both good for TV and video.

Build Quality

9.0
ER4XR
Hammerhead True Wireless
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Etymotic ER4XR to have excellent build quality, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality.

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How the Etymotic ER4XR and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Etymotic ER4XRRazer Hammerhead True Wireless
Etymotic ER4XRRazer Hammerhead True Wireless

GENERAL

Price
$234
$100
Brand
EtymoticRazer
Release Date
June 1, 2016August 1, 2021
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
8/106.6/10
Phone Calls Score
4.8/105.5/10
Gaming Score
6.3/108.7/10
TV and Video Score
7.4/107.9/10
Exercise Score
4.1/107.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A5 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A1 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.2
Case Battery Life
N/A36

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
9.1/108.2/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A8.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.7/10
Comfort score
6/108.2/10
Size
SmallSmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4 Grams5 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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Etymotic ER4XR

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What HiFi?

What HiFi? | May 2015
"The Etymotic ER4XRs' top qualities are the detail and definition of the midrange, rewarding the closest listening. While the soundstage is large rather than gigantic, the excellent separation and spatial precision mean you can dive deep into music just as much as when wearing a pair of full-size open-backed headphones."

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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