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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Philips Fidelio X2HR are often significantly more expensive than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless, but they offer a different experience. The Fidelio X2HR, as over-ear headphones with an open-back design, provide a superior overall sound quality and larger soundstage, making them excellent for an immersive music experience at home. However, they're not suitable for use during exercise, have no wireless capability, and their open design does not isolate sound well, which is not ideal for noisy environments. On the other hand, the Razer Hammerhead are earbuds that are great for exercise, gaming due to the low latency game mode, and travel thanks to their compact size, active noise cancelling, and being sweatproof. Their built-in mic and stem form factor are practical for calls, and they are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, but they won't match the sound quality and soundstage of the Fidelio X2HR. Choose the Fidelio X2HR for at-home listening and the Razer Hammerhead for a versatile, on-the-go option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent 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
9.3
6.6
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
5.6
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
8.8
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good 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 Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$148
$95
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $148 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $95.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips Fidelio X2HR to have excellent build quality, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality.
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How the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$148 | $95 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 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) | 390 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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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