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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're seeking wireless convenience for activities like gaming and exercise where low latency is important, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds with their dedicated game mode would be the better choice. They also provide very good sound for TV and video, have a sweatproof certification, and can be customized through an app. However, if you are on a budget and mostly listen to music, especially during travel or at home, and don't mind a wired connection, the Sony MDREX15AP earbuds could be a more cost-effective option with excellent TV and video sound quality, although they lack the features for gaming and they are not optimized for exercise. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony MDREX15AP
  • Very good for music
  • Excellent for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

6.6
Hammerhead True Wireless
MDREX15AP
8.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is very good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.

Gaming

8.6
Hammerhead True Wireless
MDREX15AP
6.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDREX15AP is only fair.

Phone Calls

5.4
Hammerhead True Wireless
MDREX15AP
3.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.

TV and Video

7.9
Hammerhead True Wireless
MDREX15AP
9.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good.

Noise Reduction

8.1
Hammerhead True Wireless
MDREX15AP
7.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony MDREX15AP is good.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Hammerhead True Wireless
MDREX15AP
N/A
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Sony MDREX15AP does not have a battery.

Cost

$100
Hammerhead True Wireless
MDREX15AP
$20
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The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $100 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.

Build Quality

8.7
Hammerhead True Wireless
MDREX15AP
8.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Sony MDREX15AP both have very good build quality, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities

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Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.6
Hammerhead True Wireless
MDREX15AP
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Sony MDREX15AP compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Razer Hammerhead True WirelessSony MDREX15AP
Razer Hammerhead True WirelessSony MDREX15AP

GENERAL

Price
$100
$20
Brand
RazerSony
Release Date
August 1, 2021March 1, 2014
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/108.3/10
Phone Calls Score
5.5/103.5/10
Gaming Score
8.7/106.8/10
TV and Video Score
7.9/109.3/10
Exercise Score
7.3/104.6/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
1 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.2N/A
Case Battery Life
36N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.2/107/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
8.5/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.7/108/10
Comfort score
8.2/108.4/10
Size
SmallSmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
5 Grams3.1 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A

Shopping

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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.”"

Sony MDREX15AP

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Make It Sound Great

Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."

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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 Sony

Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.

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