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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and microphone quality for tasks like calls and gaming, the HyperX Cloud II headphones are superior, they feature a boom mic and are comfortable for extended use, but they are larger and less portable. On the other hand, if you need a more compact, sweatproof option for exercise and travel with better noise isolation, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds, with their integrated microphone, are more suitable. The Razers also offer a low-latency mode for gaming and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, which the HyperX lacks. Keep in mind, though, the HyperX are typically less costly than the Razer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.6
The HyperX Cloud II is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.5
5.4
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
5.6
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$64
$116
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $64 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $116.
Build Quality
10.0
8.7
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and HyperX Cloud II are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.6
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and HyperX Cloud II are both good for TV and video.
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How the HyperX Cloud II and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HyperX Cloud II | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $116 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HyperX | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2015 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | 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 | 10/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 317.5 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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HyperX Cloud II
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Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
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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 HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
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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