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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a portable design for use during exercise or travel and you need earbuds that are sweatproof with a more secure fit, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless may be the better choice; they also have a better microphone quality which is ideal for calls. However, if you prefer over-ear headphones with better noise isolation and a longer battery life, potentially for air travel or in noisy environments, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is the way to go. The Skullcandys also have the added flexibility of a detachable cable which means you can use them wired if the battery dies. Keep in mind though, the Razers are typically less expensive and offer a special low latency game mode, making them more suited for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.6
5.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
5.8
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.1
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for noise reduction, though the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is somewhat better.
Battery
5.0 Hours
23.0 Hours
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$95
$135
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $95 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
8.7
7.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
6.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
5.4
5.3
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Skullcandy Hesh ANC are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Skullcandy Hesh ANC to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$95 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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.”"
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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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.
About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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