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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer high-fidelity sound and primarily listen at home, the Focal Elex offers superior overall sound quality with a more expansive soundstage perfect for immersive music experiences, but lacks a microphone for calls. They're open-backed for a natural sound but don't isolate noise well; not ideal for noisy environments or exercise. On the other hand, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is more affordable and versatile, featuring a good microphone, a comfortable fit for calls and exercises, effective noise isolation, and a low latency mode making them suitable for gaming and videos. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- 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
7.7
6.6
The Focal Elex is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
6.9
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Focal Elex is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Focal Elex are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
5.6
The Focal Elex is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Focal Elex does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$749
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
8.3
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Elex to be very good for TV and video, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good.
Build Quality
9.0
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Focal Elex to have excellent build quality, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality.
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How the Focal Elex and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Elex | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2017 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 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 | No | 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 | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 450 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Golden Sound
Golden Sound | October 2021
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
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 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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